Philly Connection, 2328 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PHILLY CONNECTION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2328 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
License #: 5810421
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Faucet handle on the hot water in the women's restroom not functioning
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Base of the toilets in men's and women's restroom
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse next to the condiments at the register Purses with the dry storage foods **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Mozzarella sticks in the chest freezers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lights missing the shields above the war washing sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line hand sink.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Restrooms
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under cook line table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean inside the cabinet with the bag in a box at the drink station.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottles at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling money then handling clean utensils and food without washing her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Spatula handles
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the ware washing sink locked with dicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in the women's restroom no hot water.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in coolers at the cook line areas
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Exit signs / emergency lights /
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. One tile soiled in the dining area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board discolored
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers before the drink dispensing machine. One vent in the ladies restroom.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in coolers/ chest freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of the side of the fryers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Preparing breads.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the cabinet at the drink station.
  • Basic - Wall soiled behind the chair in the dining area. Marks are from the chairs.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken about 1/4 lb in the storage cooler was 45°. Manager voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaning lightening by the chips at the front counter.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Maintain the interior of the prep / storage coolers clean.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Ketchup / tea containers
12/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning. **Warning**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of water inside the prep cooler not separated of identified. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment (between the two heat lamps at the fry station). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tong with the handle inside the Philly steak at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Mozzarella Sticks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine over 200ppm in the 3 sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48° prep line cooler. Moved to the freezer to chill. **Warning**
  • 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. The remaining portion of the turkey/ salami in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
7/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Gaskets with build up of food debris at the prep cooler.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Plumbing leak under the ware washing sink. Remove catch bucket.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Steak in the walk in cooler cooling tightly wrapped.
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink at the cookline .
  • 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. Employee training expired 3/18/08. This violation must be corrected by : 11/14/12.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee shirt on the salt/pepper shakers behind the sauces under the register . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on the outside of the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All the storage shelves at the frontline area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage shelves inside the cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside all the utensil holders.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side of the fryers heavy with grease.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Running down the side of the walk in cooler.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed dusty ceilingair conditioning vent covers in the men's and women's restrooms .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener and holder. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Prepline reach in cooler.
  • Observed hole in wall. Men's restroom.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handsink dispenser at the 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pots on the shelf.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Observed cheese, peppers, mushrooms at the grill area with no time control to indicate what time the product was placed there. Operator was not sure. Cheese was 49 degrees, peppers 52 degrees, mushrooms 52 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Observed partially cooked steak at the grill area without time marking to indicate what time the food was placed at the line. Manager could not give a specific time. Philly steak was 52 degrees, chicken 50 degrees.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Maintain the handsink at the 3-compartment clean.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as covering. Foil removed, area clean daily.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket on the shelf before the 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Windex stored with the chips at the counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For chlorine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In mens restroom.
  • Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dishes on clean dish rack above three compartment sink.
  • Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Tongs handle stored inside banana peppers on cookline reach in cooler in contact with product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed baseball cap stored on top of handsink next to cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath fryer cabinet.
  • Observed dusty walk in cooler vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed food handler put on a new pair of latex gloves then engage in food preparation without washing hands prior to putting on the new pair of latex gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat treated mushrooms and peppers on cookline temped over 41oF.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On door of walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On food storage racks in back of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket on cookline.
  • Observed scoop without a handle stored inside salt container in dry storage cabinet next to cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed two cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Next to food prep counter in back.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods properly cooled
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. pickles in customer area had a molded cork top covering the container Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. using a cork cover for the pickles, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Splash guard needed at the first hand sink to prevent contamination of food from hand washing
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. small unit by the fryer
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. blue pitcher
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. white containers used for condiments
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine shoot to dispenser in the customer service area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing heads
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pot used to store onions has sticky substance on the exterior
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. first hand sink when entering prep area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves where bread is stored
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. first siink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. over onions on the rear prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. unaware of cooking temperatures & hot holding
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. peppers & onions 67, commercial product open and left on the prep table adjacent to the flat grill
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. spray bottle over the prep table
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards are soiled afteer cleaning on the prep table
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 8 in bucket under the hand sink by the 3cs
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 6 in crevice of the front counter
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. around water heater trap & floor area
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawling on wall behind the 3cs
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 5 behind metal plate of the water line to the hand sink by the 3cs
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 6 against the wall under the 3cs
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 crawling on rim of a bucket under the 3cs
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. For household use pesticide by managers desk
10/21/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats @ ric no dates
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken; & cheeses @ grilling area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. chips with gloves discarded; on them
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. emp from back dishwasher then put on gloves not wash hands
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. emp handling money put on gloves never washhands
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink by prep make ric, cup with open lid
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheese in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Need to include discard time on timemarking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, reachin freezer front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet and watch worn by employees.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, door of walkin cooler broken showing insulation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, cracked plastic container above 3-compartment sink.
  • Can opener rusted.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, shelves for dry storage at front counter where single service cups are stored, all as needed.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by 3-compartment sink blocked by a cloth basket.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulation on top of grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, next to and over bags of chips. Repeat Violation.
  • Dirty mop water in bucket.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. 2 Cans of paint stored on water heater. For reporting purposes only.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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