Lulu Restaurant, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lulu Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801775
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket in excess of 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several RTE foods over 24 hrs not date marked in WIC.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. WIC. Shelled eggs over cot potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen. Blocked by racks and trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Wait station area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple areas.
  • Basic - Interior of oven and steamer has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wall and hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over grill.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operator renew license during inspection, reference number 686369 confirmation number 137043319.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in grill station cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Wait station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple areas.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored or protected from contamination. Straws at bar, within reach of a customer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In prep station eggs over bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Waitstation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour, sugar
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over sauces in saut station cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machines.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.over cutting station
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.observed crush tomatoe sauce
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed fd stored on floor of walkin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed vulcan cook and hold oven unclean inside
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed plastic cup in use as a scoop bulk fdd co tainer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind char-grill
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed lid with exposed insulation
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed souffle cups in use
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed crab cakes not date marked
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed cardboard in use as a shelf liner in storage room
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.observed current license not postec
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. stuck in between equipment on kitchen line
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.kin kitchen
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.observed sauce @117f insteam table
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sand box arcoss from stove. upon callback unit not in use unit is completely empty and not in use. part is on order
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.observed exposed insulation top of pantry box .upon callback not complied
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. upon callback not compliec wip to be done pm 8/3/2011
8/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sand box arcoss from stove
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @0ppm in bar glass dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed exposed insulation top of pantry box
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed ceiling light with grease and dust particles on it
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed altro sham interior unclean
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed lamb @ 46f Corrected On Site.operater thru out
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.observed by char-grill
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. upon callback not complied
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sand box unit on kitchen line
  • Fogging device not maintained/cleaned as required. hood filters
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cold holding units
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed a souffle cup in a crouton container
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallops @ 52f in true sand box unit on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed shrimp@ 51f in true unit /sandwich unit on kitchen line
  • Observed true sand box on kitchen line cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.over chargrill
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sand box
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.observed food storage on waljin freezer floor
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. french knife stuck in crevice between equipment
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler on line gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk food container floor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind char grill
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. by fire supression system heavy grease build up. upon call back ceiling was free of grease build up
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro no employees have been trained oreste pinillo has been employed for over a year no proof of training avaiable 11 employees in kitchen none are trained. upon callback oresto pinillo trained 5.22.2010
7/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. true 1dr ss wait station
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over produce
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair soap dispenserbroken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. behind ice machine
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. by fire supression system heavy grease build up
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro no employees have been trained oreste pinillo has been employed for over a year no proof of training avaiable 11 employees in kitchen none are trained
4/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and eggs holding at 46 degrees F. in ice bath on cookline. Corrected On Site. products iced properly
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and cooler
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. cooked pork stored with raw beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employee eating soup at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cooks in kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on cookline
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler and dry foods storage room floors.
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry foods storage room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall and hood soiled with accumulated grease. grill area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry foods storage room
  • Critical. Observed toxic items improperly stored. waitstation area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. waitstation
3/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw seafood over cooked potatoes in saute station cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used to scoop ice at downstairs bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. downstairs
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. downstairs bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. upstairs bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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