Metro Deli & Cafe, 12951 Metro Pkwy #11, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: METRO DELI & CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12951 Metro Pkwy #11, Fort Myers, FL 33966-1390
License #: 4604703
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found. **Warning**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed door seal for the reach in cooler next to three comp. sink in disrepair.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed container of "Orthoe" product placed between condiment behind front counter. Item removed and segregated from rest of foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in reach in cooler neat kitchen entrance without proper date marking.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Packages of raw pork stored over container of precooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on panini/sandwich press.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Precooked chicken breast 62°F.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Beef roast 87°F, potato salad 50°F and soup 63°F.**Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths sitting out on prep table in kitchen.
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 6 liter containers with flour, sugar, salt in kitchen Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright True refrigerator in kitchen
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. seating area coolers, main prep cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. containers with flour, sugar Corrected On Site.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sliding door reach in cooler in dining room - has dairy products, eggs
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee handling bread with bare hands Corrected On Site. now gloved
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright true refrigerator
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked and processed meats in upright refrigerator
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 8 quart containers
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed/prepared ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cooked chicken, lunch meats in upright reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 6 Liter containers with sugar, flour and not labeled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-in coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. beverage bottle in ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over processed ham in upright reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. 2 bags of bread on floor near handwash sink; container of potatoes on floor underneath reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. near handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Carole Sutherland, 8/13/2010 certificate expired, other CFM on duty
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. soda cans in ice machine on drink ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. washed cut produce handled with bare hands Corrected On Site. now gloved
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cutting board in food prep area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored between equipment/walls. knife behind counter & wall Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers facing up on shelf in food prep line
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzle. beverage machine
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers on top storage shelf facing up
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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