Orange Blossom Catering, 220 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORANGE BLOSSOM CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 220 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33701-3206
License #: 6200194
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
5.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Fryer baskets and handles on the cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line.
  • Basic - Cases of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Packaged juices in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Fryers on the cook line.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Robo Hobart chopper in pantry area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Silverware storage room.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Walk in freezer raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw chicken over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Repeat Violation**
8/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.stainless food pans on clean shelf storage.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Cases of comminuted beef in the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine that does not work.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Shields in place with end caps missing.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Open container of heavy cream.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.Two old out of date ABC Extinguishers stored on shelf.
7/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom. In restroom in storage area by pantry.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. In down stairs freezer beside dish.
5/4/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Disposable serving trays stored on floor in upstairs storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In restroom in storage area by pantry.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout pantry floor areas under shelving units.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. In down stairs freezer beside dish.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At HWS in cooks area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Old, soiled mop water with mop stored in it beside cooler in main cooking area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm at time of inspection.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large bus tub full of pasta found in walk in at 48?. Product cooked yesterday 5/3/2013.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on glue trap under sink in pantry. Also 3 dead roaches inside cambro hot hold chest in cooks area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken nuggets hot held at 127?. Cook threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over prepped vegetables in stand up cooler in cooking area.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 old dried droppings under rolling can cart in pantry area. 8 old dried droppings in main cooking area behind cambro hot storage containers. Old dried droppings, approximately 40, found behind wall of appliances in main cooking area(ovens).
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of produce blocking sink and plastic bucket being stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing tea pitchers in HWS in bar storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In pantry prep area and in bar storage area**Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Pans of prepped beef, onions and pasta in walk in cooler in the cooling process covered with Saran Wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
5/3/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. To go container and gallon jugs of dressing in dry storage **Warning**
  • 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 prep table with beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Upstairs freezers **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches and 2 roach casings in pantry area. In and around equipment shelves beside 3 comp sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Black beans with dents **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over fish in WIC in kitchen cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In reach in cooler with salad dressings in pantry area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 old dried rodent droppings in kitchen behind prep tables. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large bus tub of pasta held in bulk in walk in. Almost out of cooling window **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.[outside/rear]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[2-door upright]
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils stored in bulk in bus tubs. Handles not all in one direction.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At sink between dining room entrance and back side of dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. At 140 degrees at time of inspection.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Above 3 compartment sink in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes in prep area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind stand up freezer in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of snack bars in side bar aa beside ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Dressing/Bar cooler near secondary front door entrance.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On ice machine.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On prep table shelfs throughout prep area.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of ice in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of old water material on mixer bowl...2nd floor by ovens Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...cases of cereal--2nd floor
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue....by front door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue...2nd floor prep by walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler by dishwasher---eggs above cheese Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(boxes of food exposed to drainage from leaking fan unit)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(small bar area)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.( throughout )
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.(dish machine not able reach 160 at final rinse, using a 3 compartment sink to sanitize)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( throughout )
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.( in meat box) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(shelving in prep room)
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.(celing leaking in kitchen area near hood vents, leaking water is not contaminating food or food contact surfaces)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken covered during cooling)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.( throughout )
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.( above 400 ppm of quats i3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(sliced meats)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(eggs, cheese, dairy products, raw beef, raw chicken in walk in cooler at 46-49 degees f, foods moved to working coolers, repair person called)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(pasta covered during cooling process)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler in cooking area)
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.(fish )
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in walk in freezer exposed to splash from leaking fan unit)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler in kitchen area)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.( throughout )
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(in reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(fryer baskets) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on upright freezer in prep area)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(employee restroom ) Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(bar room)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(dish area)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(in kitchen restroom )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(prep room) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.( approximately 10 dead roaches in cabinets and on shelving in prep area) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(around hand sink/walk in cooler area in cooking area)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer, lighting misding end caps throughout )
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one severely dented can. refried beans
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. approx 1 fresh tomato - voluntarily discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese sauce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin labeled 'sugar'
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mac & cheese measured at 55 degr F , date marked Thurs Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ice buildup on sealed cases of food [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above shred cheese walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of bread [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit [ckd chicken portions - reach in freezer
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can [refried beans] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under flattop , side of fryers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray can on shelf with food ingred Corrected On Site. item removed
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one rusted can, label partially missing [nacho cheese] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd rice [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. hotdogs Corrected On Site. cooking process started
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of ass't products [walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. black rubber hose in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. cup of coffee removed from area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. food storage bins
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of equipment [cook's line]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink [kitchen]
  • Clean utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. salad bowls on top shelf not stored inverted
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storeroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by cases of product [kitchen]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 3 dead roaches on premises. dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. approx 5 dry droppings [dry storeroom] area cleaned & pest control service called during inspection
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over cook's lIne Corrected On Site. replaced during inspection
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Chris Collins

Added on Sep 16, 2014 5:54 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
Orange Blossom Catering is excellent. Their prices are incredibly reasonable. We hired them for my daughter's 13th birthday party last week. They catered according our birthday party concept and my daughter really liked it. The food quality and service was outstanding. I would highly recommend.
Would you recommend ORANGE BLOSSOM CATERING to others? Yes
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