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Restaurant: GREAT WESTERN STEAKS & BUFFET
Address: 6315 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819-8213
Type: Permanent Food Service
License #: 5806249
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/12/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg salad,tuna in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in buffet line
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Macaroni and cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pasta covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-04-1 Observed unwashed carrots stored over prepped food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt on food storage shelf.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.Oil in back storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in vegetable walk in cooler.Cut fruits .
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered ribs in meat walk in meat cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.Corn starch .
  • Violation: 10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Outside of steamer wires are exposed.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.Please sanitize dishes in three comp sink. Repeat Violation.Establishment was recommended for an administrative complaint on 1/7/11.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on walk in cooler racks.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain hole hole clogged in steamer area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Steam table area.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Steamer area.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical. Violation: 48-01-2 Boiler certificate not posted in a frame in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Jerry Jaber.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
01/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg salad,tuna in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in buffet line
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Macaroni and cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pasta covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed carrots stored over prepped food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt on food storage shelf.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil in back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in vegetable walk in cooler.Cut fruits .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ribs in meat walk in meat cooler.
  • 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.Corn starch .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Outside of steamer wires are exposed.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.Please sanitize dishes in three comp sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on walk in cooler racks.
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain hole hole clogged in steamer area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Steam table area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Steamer area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in a frame in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Jerry Jaber.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
01/07/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Observed cerley and lettuce stored over ready to eat foods.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Recommend Manager to notify dishmachine company.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed flat grill has grease accumulation this can be a fire hazard.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Bowls and plates stacked wet on storage shelve.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air conditioner vent directly above prep table.
  • Light not functioning. Observed back hallway lights not working
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
07/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 23 Heavy residue build up on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 38 Light missing shield under hood suppression system .
  • 37 Ceiling tiles missing in boiler room.
  • 10 Ice scoop touching ice in servers' area.
  • 35 Back door has no self closing device.
  • 48 Boiler certificate has no frame.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 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
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tilesin cooks' line.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in wall.Register area.
  • Violation: 51-29-1 Observed no child labor law poster.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken,sausage held less than four hours in buffet line.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Front line by register area.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Flour and sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Nuts,coconut,raisins in buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Chicken machine area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Vegetable and meat walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Servers' area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Grill in cooks' line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in cooks' line.
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Front line by register area.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Electrical panel area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tilesin cooks' line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in wall.Register area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Prep area.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.Can opener area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Prep area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield in back line food storage area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued




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