Empire Ballroom, 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EMPIRE BALLROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5804082
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At hose connection located on side of preparation table.
  • Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sheet pans not protected
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. And rust
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door to bakery freezer , heavu ice build up **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Scoop not inverted in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Kitchen side
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not labeled
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Noted 2 molded lemons in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Noted flan over pastes and compotes in bakery. Chicken over cooked beef patties **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Noted sourdough mix in bin, liquid spilled inside
  • 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. Egg white not marked
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a in door that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Noted 0/200ppm. Water pressure insufficient to draw chemical. Advised alternated sourcing of sanitizer from different location **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Noted chicken over burgers in rolling shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Back dock cleaning room by dumpster area
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under grill, shelving under kitchen counter
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean metal bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Slight musty odor also detected in this cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment and three compartment sink
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handsink
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of PINK slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.CHEF DISCARDED
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. 12 CEILING TILES ARE NOT NON ABSORBING IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARD IN 001 WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER ALL EQUIPMENTS ,WALL AND BASE BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. OPEN BOX OF RAW CKN OVER OPEN BOX OF RTE OPEN BOX OF VEGETABLE IN 002 WIF Corrected On Site. MGR MOVED
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed space in ceiling.Mixer head area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Corn starch in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Exit door behind Empire Ballroom.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in kitchen .
6/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 10 14-33-1
  • 3 21-10-1
  • 4 29-11-1
  • 5 37-03-1
  • 6 24-08-1
  • 7 18-04-1
  • 8 14-37-1
  • 9 14-32-1
3/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored, covering tortillas in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, products in walk in cooler 002 45 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 3-8-11.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, black beans 45 F cooling overnight. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 3-8-11.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, pans stacked wet.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, mixer head badly rusted.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface, bamboo baskets used for serving clams without liner.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under three-compartment sink.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked shallots 45 F in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation, cooked shallts dated 2/25/11. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, outside walk in cooler across from three-compartment sink.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For yogurt . Corrected On Site. Discarded by the operator.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By unit #3.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Many expired.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Unit #3.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Unit #2.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Unit #4 ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.For coffee filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In front of unit 62.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster pad not clean.
  • Observed garbage cannot available by hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1dead roaches on premises. On the hallway.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Crack tiles by unit #5.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.Expired 09\16\2010,inspection has been done in 8\26\10,no certificated available.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.While cutting tortillas, 2 different employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. At the main line from a bottle.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Unit 69.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.Rust.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under the dishwasher.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.Mold by the dishwasher.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.For lamb at 68f on the sink.This has been move to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Lamb over sauces in the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.For the cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.For the dishwasher in between dirty dishes and clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, broken door to walk in cooler #1.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. By the grill.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. At the walk in cooler shelf, #1.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Where clean dishes are in storage.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.At the walk in cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles by the dishwasher.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Inside the walk in cooler where beef is in storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By the slicer.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bins at garde manger . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Soup 47 degrees , roast beef 47 degrees at main kitchen walk in cooler by cookline , chef volutarily discarded . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef over seafood .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.In sanitizer at 86 degrees at banquets kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Tiles missing at main kitchen cookline causing standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Rubber edging at dishmachine area unable to clean at wall area. Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Under handwash sink at bakery kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.At banquet kitchen .
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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