Friendly Cafe, 385 Rardin Ave, Pahokee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRIENDLY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 385 Rardin Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476-2139
License #: 6000468
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling is damaged in the dinning room and is sagging down 2 feet. Also celing damaged above the refrigerator
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. DUMPSTER IS ON THE GRASS
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD HAS NOT WORKED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED ON ALL KITCHEN WALLS **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. CURRENT LICENSE EXPIRED 12-1-13 **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several expired **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING. Has not worked for months
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired food safety training **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 55°. Chicken 55° chicken stock. 55°. Butter 55°. Sour cream 55° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. The only refrigerator on premises is at 55° ambient temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HOOD FAN NOT WORKING. Has not worked for months
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired food safety training **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
6/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CHLORINE
  • No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ALL EMPLOYEE TRAINING IS EXPIRED
  • No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. LARGE AREA OF THE CELING FALLING DOWN IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CHLORINE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ALL EMPLOYEE TRAINING IS EXPIRED
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. LARGE AREA OF THE CELING FALLING DOWN IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FAN AND WINDOW
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP
  • Observed wall in disrepair. LARGE CRACK IN THE WALL IN KITCHEN
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. IN THE REFRIGERATION
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN WINDOWS AND SCREEN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN SCREEN
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located. NOT ON A HARD SURFACE
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN KITCHEN
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STAWS
  • Observed hole in wall. ABOVE SHELVES IN KITCHEN
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WINDOW AND SCREEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FAN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.TOP OF REFRIGERATOR
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. KITCHEN SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. MENS ROOM
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. OVER REFRIGERATOR
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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