Garfield's Restaurant & Pub, 3700 N Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GARFIELD'S RESTAURANT & PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3700 N Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853-7831
License #: 6305303
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 1/26/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler near grill. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, ham, and potatoes inside reachin cooler near grill and walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/12.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. under hood system.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and spoons in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin coolers on cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 9/13/11.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beef inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin coolers on cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 60 degrees F. rice 62 degrees F. and potatoes 61 degrees F. operator discarded products. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beef and beans on stove.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler near grill. all product has been moved to 2 door cooler.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above prep area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice in dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin near fryers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, chicken, and rice inside reachin cooler near grill. product was moved to 2 door cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham inside walkin cooler.
2/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near stove.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pans in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. near sprayer bu dishwashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dressing 45 degrees inside reachin cooler near prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk salt.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ribs covered inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pork inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used as scoop inside bulk salt.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in cole slaw inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler near stove.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink in bar area not draining in drain.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. near dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. near cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. under hood system.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in bar area.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Panko stockroom
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Out of date. Dated 04/09
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Womens restroom
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Mens restroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood on cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Cleaners on cookline counter
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over RTE ham 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. Sugar and seasoning Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice freezer chest
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. H/W sink kitchen
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Stockroom
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Serviceline
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws in dishroom
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Spray hose in dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Pine cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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