Dee's Restaurant, 373 Roche Avenue, Vernon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DEE'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 373 Roche Avenue, Vernon, FL 32462
License #: 7700169
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Waitress station.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink next to rear prep sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tina Stagner, Libby Richardson. Will Bailey.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups in sugar and oatmeal.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- in dish area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee came from outside and began handling clean equipment or utensils, without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler: Pork chop 45°f, steak 45°f, eggs 45°f, ground beef 45°f. Foods not out for 4 hours. Door to cooler open a lot during preparation. Lids removed to cool and rechecked temperatures to find Pork chop 44°f, f, steak 44°f, ground beef 44°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler: raw steak over ready to eat ham. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handle to hot water at handwash sink on cookline not able to be turned for hot water.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil stored under equiopment by cook line.
  • 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. Observed open beverage on food cart next to cook line with seasonings/ flour in cart to prepare food.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in water at 90°f.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen.
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In the cook line setting in front of the steam table with know over head protection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor outside in the stockroom.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on the stockroom counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer in the back kitchen area.Cheese sticks and breaded steaks.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed plastic container on the cook line not labeled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed slaw 45 f,ground beef 45 f, butter 45 f chicken 46 f, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED A BOWL / STYROFOAM CUP IN THE CONTAINER OF SEASON SALT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED A JUG IN HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED CABBAGE, POTATOES, GRAVY ETC IN WALKIN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID OPEN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLIES IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN IN KITCHEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACHIN COOLER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS SITTING ON BISCUITS IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON WALKIN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED SOILED WALL IN KITCHEN GRILL AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED CHEESE STICKS IN REACH IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED CORN DOGS IN WALKIN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABLED BOTTLE OF DEGREASER IN KITCHEN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET. CORRECTED ON SITE.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Gravy cooling in walkin cooler with lid on container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered pork chops in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bleach in kitchen and blue cleaner in dishroom area. Corrected On Site.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen and mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee don clean gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Steak in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Fried chicken in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Need to display current license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cooking oil stored on floor under stove.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees don clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled with lid on it in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for dumping soda. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tomato gravy in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ham thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered beef in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs sitting on top of sausage in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of grits, cracker meal removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed establishment using same breading for chicken and fish.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on shelf under flat griddle.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored outside establishment.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • 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. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat beans prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed sour cream packets being stored on counter in server's station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Breading station not located in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Need splash guard between handsink and breading table.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered fish, shrimp in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed light shields soiled with accumulated grease in rear kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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