Burger King, 1014 Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BURGER KING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1014 Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600434
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 4/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.tongs observed employee grab food contact end of tongs then use tongs to handle food
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.sandwich make line loose bangs
  • 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.sugar sc handleonfd in bulk cntainer
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.bservedctaen ice Schafer, nt cleanable, bservedctaen grey accumulatin/dust teaching I contact with scoop
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart.fund large burger at 147°corrected to 158F
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.bservedcdrive thrugh employee handle money andthenscoop ice for beverage without washing hands
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed employee touch raw burgers then handle clean equipment touching FDA contact surfaces and it coked fson surfaces then handle ready t eat foods making sandwiches, no glove change no handwash **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around icee dispensing nozzles.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.black growth on blender washer oat smoothie area
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.as evidenced by tortilla chips stored on napkin on open shelving at dry storage shelves over single service cups **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Not properly air dried, containers wet nested at dish rack
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.fry cups not inverted not covered from above **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.raw burgers , opened bags not re closed
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At mop sonk
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar container at dry storage racks
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in open and dirty pan on top of ice machine as evidenced by wipe turning black when wiped on inner surface of container, standing water in pan, ice scoop in contact with wet dirty surface
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.obseved white substance adhering to cleaned dishes at dish dry rack
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.pan of hash browns open, uncovered in walkin freezer
  • Basic - observed multiple pans with old glue and partial labels still adhering to surface, pans are not considered clean unless all old labels have been removed and surfaces have been washed rinsed and sanitized.
  • High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart.large burgers at 147°F to 152°F corrected , un **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. Plan review required handsink unavailable, broken in useable at inspection at ice machine, cafe station
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.at back handsink **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) observed old glue and partial labels still adhering to lexan pans and lids at clean dish storage rack
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar container
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter and vacuum breaker installed improperly, vacuum breaker must be installed after the splitter, between the splitter and the hose.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.pink and black growth on drop panel
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on ice cream dispensing nozzles/equipment. Old food with black slimy growth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.date of birth and expiration missing, not all info on
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.on area above nozzles where nozzle attaches to machine observed black crusty buildup and old soda buildup.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At dining area self service
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.no dates of birth no expiration dates
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under ice machine, water standing on floor under smoothie equipment, foul odor emanating from floor at area. Water and slimed growth on floor at floor drain under soda machine at drive through
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.in ice machine
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed drink cups stacked and open to above contamination to within 4 inches of moldy air vent at drive through, fry containers not covered at fry station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.whopper temperature at 146 from grill machine. adjusted time/temp for cooking Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.At new handsink at icemachine Corrected On Site. valve was off at wall.
  • Critical - Observed black crusty slime buildup inside ice bin dispenser chute and around area where cup lip contacts machine at front dining self service ice dispenser
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Observed open plastic bags of raw chicken stored on top of and touching open bags of raw beef atgrill machine reachin freezer, raw beef comingbin contactbwith open plastic bag of raw chicken.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.obserbed food,cranberries and bacon stored in open containers on top of reachin at salad prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-13-1 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.Observed employee take soiled lid to 3 bay spray off with sprayer then put in 3 bay and then pick up clean lid return and replace lid at cookline then touch ready to eat buns and continue to prepare sandwiches on line without removing gloves washing hands and regloving hands.e Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed wtaff wash out blenders at 3 bay touching sinks and faucets then Scooping ice from ice bin for drinks without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed whole labels , partial labels, and glue residue adhearing to cleaned lexan pans at clean dishdry rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.at slicer
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed lettuce inside containers at clean dish dry rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed EQUIOMENT ADDED blenders and ice bin added to drive through area. 3 bay sink, and ice machine also on same side as drivethrough and blenders,no sink on this side of building . two handsinks available both on other side of building must walk around cooking equipment , closest sink 23 feet from 3 bay and more to ice machine or blenders. PLEASE CONTACT PLAN REVIEW.SEE COMMENTS SECTION OF THIS INSPECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHONE NUMBERS.
8/3/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed EQUIOMENT ADDED blenders and ice bin added to drive through area. 3 bay sink, and ice machine also on same side as drivethrough and blenders,no sink on this side of building . two handsinks available both on other side of building must walk around cooking equipment , closest sink 23 feet from 3 bay and more to ice machine or blenders. PLEASE CONTACT PLAN REVIEW.SEE COMMENTS SECTION OF THIS INSPECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHONE NUMBERS.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed wtaff wash out blenders at 3 bay touching sinks and faucets then Scooping ice from ice bin for drinks without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.Observed employee take soiled lid to 3 bay spray off with sprayer then put in 3 bay and then pick up clean lid return and replace lid at cookline then touch ready to eat buns and continue to prepare sandwiches on line without removing gloves washing hands and regloving hands.e Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.at slicer
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed lettuce inside containers at clean dish dry rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.observed whole labels , partial labels, and glue residue adhearing to cleaned lexan pans at clean dishdry rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.obserbed food,cranberries and bacon stored in open containers on top of reachin at salad prep cooler Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken stored over cheese in prep reachin on line. Corrected On Site.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.at clean dish rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.observed splitter added and hose attached to faucet at mop sink.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior And exterior handles of microwave soiled.at cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.lexan pan at clean dishrack observed with partial label still adhering to pan Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 3 live flies in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed black buildup of slime on icee dispensing area above and behind nozzles at cup lip rest area.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.observedvemployee dispense clean pappertowels then use unwashed hands to stuff clean papertowels into dispenser mouth then wash hands and dry on contaminated towels that had been handled b3fore washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.cook at line with loose hair cascading down side of face from top knot.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.under drivethrough soda machine,foul odor from area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at drivethrough handsink wasteline
  • Observed old food stuck to clean,old grease and white residue observed on cleaned dishware/utensils.at dishdry. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.employee loaded raw burgers into auto grill then continued to work prep area,touching clean work surfaces and utensils, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after leaving station at line and touching soiled utensils in3 bay sink area.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.observed employee pull down clean towels wad up and stuff into paper dispenser with dirty hands then use contaminated towels to dry clean hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.cleaned dishware greasy to touch at drying rack.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of clear slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.food scale at preptable
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee with open sores/cuts/burns handling food. Manager with cut on thub one bandaid over cut , washing hands and handling food without the use of glove over cut hand. AOP IN PLACE. Corrected On Site. Manager began using gloveover bndaid on affected hand employee must wear waterproof bandaid and glove over open cuts or burns while working with foods.
  • Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on surface of drink dispenser at edges of stainless on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service cutlery stored in opened box directly under box of unwashed tomatoes at dry storage rack
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside hose bib at walkway
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. unaware of need to cover bandaid with glove and change glove each time hands are washed. Corrected On Site.Please review AOP especially section concerning open wounds and conditions requiring glove usage .
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.obserfed staff reach into freezer and open plastic bag holding raw burgers then use tongs stored in freezer on plastic burger bag to put burgers on grill and go back to handling ready to eat foods on makeline without washing hands and utilizing bare hand contact .AOP IN PLACE -AOP copy offered does Not state that hands must be washed when returning to kitchen from other tasks out of kitchen or when changing from raw burgers to bare hand contact at makeline. THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UNDER standard operating proceedure. Corrected On Site.advised that hands should be washed after loading grill with raw burgers before going to bare hand contact at makeline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on cookline
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.at cookline observed food debris floating in wipe bucket
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on food scale
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on splash area of icee dispenser
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.hamburger broiler not cooking hamburger consitantly-measured temp of burgers over time cook temperatures ranged from 145 to 157 on single reglar size patties Corrected On Site.management discarded inconsistent burgers and reset temp/time
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the drop spout of ice machine. at self service at front
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.at ice maker in kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexan pans wet nested at dishdry rack
  • Observed outdoor garbage receptacle overflowing garbage -outside front door.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.at front door
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of food debris on icee machine dispense aa
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink -double connect no backflow prevention on attached hose
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.observed handwash tracking card not up to date- manager previously observed and took down to remind weekend staff to track Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.faxed from headquarters
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employee touch /wipe hand on clothing then prepare sandwich without washing hands Corrected On Site. .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.selfserve ice drop with green slime
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested at dishrack
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.used for trays at front counter stored on counter
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-drivein
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine dispenser drop at customer selfservice
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing /receeded at kitchen
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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