The Dek, 4704 Se 15 Ave, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE DEK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4704 Se 15 Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33904
License #: 4603017
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***•
3.5
Ratings in categories:
Food:
****
4.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

Submitted by:Betty Davis, manager
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/23/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, sausage, ham, tomatoes at 50°F. Pizza sauce 48°F. Sauerkraut, rice, and bacon at 56°F. All foods voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Across from deep fryer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. French fry cutter. **Warning**
10/22/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of potatoes on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In standing reach in cooler across from pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp, chicken, and lobster tails thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat celery without gloves. **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 shell eggs over raw beef and bacon in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Box of paper towels stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Bottle of water in drink ice in back bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. In kitchen and in back bar area.**Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
2/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • 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. Observed a drink on cutting board next to pizza prep area without a lid or straw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the deep fryer and on the right side of the stove.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over and next to ready to eat bread, hot dogs, and pepperoni.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pizza oven.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed French fry maker with an accumulation of dust and debris.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on fans at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Backboards of fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal in men's restroom not flushing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over packages of ready to eat cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed spray bottles of cleaning chemicals stored next to or above spices at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets at cookline with thick encrusted grease. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed precooked frozen ground beef in reach in freezer not labeled or date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Outside bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottles at cookline and in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of debris on floor underneath three compartment sink and underneath soda syrup boxes in corner.
  • Basic - Observed women's restroom not clean. Observed walls will buildup of debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Food prep area/cookline.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects at inside bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed inside bar handwash sink used to store unlabeled spray bottle and bucket.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside bar handwash sink.
  • 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. Observed frozen precooked ground hamburger not date marked.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Underneath handwash sink in kitchen.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink at inside bar.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container--plastic container with no handle used to scoop jalapeno peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils-observed open beverage of water on shelving above food prep table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike/graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holsters at outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--package of raw hamburger stored over packages of ready to eat cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee chopping tomatoes with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at four compartment sink at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits--pizza conveyor belt.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in inside bar area.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more details.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holsters at inside and outside bars.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike/graylike substance in the interior corners of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits--pizza oven conveyor belt.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle--dishwash area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--inside bar.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink at inside bar.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of beer boxes next to ice machine.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with no handle above top of food within a closed container--plastic cup with no handle stored insoide container of jalapenos.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roach underneath trash container at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of blacklike/graylike substance on dish racks.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holters at outside bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead flies on top of table and bar at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks--observed bottled water stored in drink ice.
  • Observed hole in wall above mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found crawling on floor toward drain underneath handwash sink at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found crawling on wall above three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found on top of beer reach in cooler next to ice bin at inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches found crawling on top of inside bar.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects around drain underneath handwash sink at inside bar area.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil not stored with no handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container--glass with no handle stored in drink ice.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holster at inside bar and outside bar.
  • Observed hole in wall above mop sink and wall next to men's restroom exit.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles above three compartment sink.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--inside bar.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container--plastic cup stored inside container of jalapenos in reach in cooler across from cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--one 6lb 11oz can Arrezzio Fancy California Prepared Pizza Sauce With Cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair--men's urinal not flushing.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented can.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks--observed bottled beverage stored in drink ice at inside ice bin at inside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food ((dressings and peppers) stored with no handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop storage bin/mailbox.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holsters at inside bar and outside bar.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment--knives stored between food prep tables across from cookline.
  • Waste line missing above ice bin at soda gun holster at inside bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--inside bar.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found on floor in dishwash area.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found on floor in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
6/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour, salt, sugar bins.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--metal container of raw ground beef stored next to box of potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed barehand contact with pizza toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holster at outside bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster--outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at inside bar used to store cleaning chemical.
  • Critical. Observed 2 dead roaches inside side unused ice bin at inside bar.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found on floor in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 ive roach found on shelving next to handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found at inside bar.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects at inside bar area.
  • Observed food debris and moldlike substance accumulated on floor underneath handwash sink at inside bar.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored--container cleaning chemical stored in handwash sink at inside bar.
  • Critical. Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor--boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed barehand contact with taco shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holding nozzles at outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed interior of beer/beverage reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue--middle reach-in at outside bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at inside bar used to store plastic
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean--women's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--men's restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved underneath men's restroom urinal.
  • Observed hole in wall--men's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles--dishwash area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--metal container of raw ground beef stored over hotdogs and box of potatoes in reach-in cooler nearest back kitchen exit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor--bag of potatoes and box of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice--inside bar.
  • Critical. Observed blacklike substance on pizza prep reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of blacklike substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits--pizza oven conveyor belt/rack.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb of mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--inside bar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in inside bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical switch in womens restroom missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation--raw chicken stored over fish in reach-in cooler at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of blacklike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slimelike substance inside soda gun holster at outside bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb of mop sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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