Brew Babies Garden Bistro, 1520 Lafayette St, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Brew Babies Garden Bistro
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1520 Lafayette St, Cape Coral, FL 33904
License #: 4605977
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of oranges and tuna filets on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above clean dishes on storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of rice.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoons, ice cream scoop, in 76°F standing water.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour.
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom gravy at 104°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pizza oven rack.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to prep station at front window.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Corrective measures taken.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed plastic box of salmon stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching Basil to be used as a garnish without wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of dishmachine.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification--NRFSP certification for Valerie Elam expired 03/01/12.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--cooked spinach stored in plastic container cooling in reach in cooler at 135F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice--bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on dinner menus.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom--dining room.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--observed ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine inside back dry storage room.
  • Observed build-up of encrusted grease on nonfood-contact surface--backboard of stove.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Observed employees in kitchen prepping salads and prepping chicken with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks--containers of lemons stored in drink ice at bar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice--bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells--walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by clean dishes in dry storage room--spray bottles of insecticide stored next to clean dishes in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on dinner menus. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction--Snapper from Merrick Seafood used to make ceviche. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area--observed package of ground beef thawing in standing water in mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor--bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water--observed package of ground beef stored in standing water in mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food--bottles of muriatic acid, spray paint, paints, and plant chemicals stored in same reach in cooler together.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--Victory reach in cooler in dry storage room/building.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--reach in cooler in kitchen nearest stove.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--salad prep reach in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with no handle above top of rice within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit--salad prep reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed buildup of foodlike debris on floor along walls underneath three compartment sink and dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--chicken salad 46F and butter 46F in reach in cooler in kitchen nearest stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--gravy 47F, soup 49F, and apples 49F in Victory reach in cooler in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--palm hearts 50F and olives 50Fin salad prep reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--chicken salad.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked gravies and soups in Victory reach in cooler in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked mashed potatoes and rice in True reach in cooler in dry storage room.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--sugar container.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours--sauteed spinach 120F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink next to salad prep reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed 3 LP-gas cylinders with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside dry storage building between office and kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an outside ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee in kitchen not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--sauteed spinach 120F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of salad prep reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed salad prep reach in cooler gaskets with buildup of foodlike debris.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled--observed employee not washing hands and changing gloves after wiping face with hand.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--kitchen
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bins under prep table with powder like substances in them unlabled .
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Icemachine outside .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open beverage container on prep line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag in handsink in kitchen .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens and womens restrooms.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Stainless border of hood over grill has grease like buildup on it.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In sanitizer bucket in kitchen .
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans--1 can 6lbs 12oz Sysco Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn 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--ice scoop at bar missing handle.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on backboards of stove and hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building--inside back dry storage room/building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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