Nick's Cafe, 18167 Us Hwy 19 N Ste 130, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICK'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18167 Us Hwy 19 N Ste 130, Clearwater, FL 33764
License #: 6216845
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men''s and women''s restrooms.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood shelving at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front and back deli-style coolers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Front reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water with no lid and straw.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom section of front reach in deli-style cooler not holding temp.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda at front counter.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cumin, seasoning, pepper.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front white reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bare wood shelving at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front and back deli-style coolers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter and on shelf by front hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage. Cups.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Roast beef.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 53°, cheese 53°, potato salad 44°, cheese 58°. Corrective action: had items moved to working reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(bare wood shelving in front area)
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (0 ppm corrected to 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
10/2/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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