Victory Lane Cafe, 4120 Hancock Bridge, North Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VICTORY LANE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4120 Hancock Bridge, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
License #: 4605242
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. 2 different microwaves.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 3 different HWS's had items in them.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above fry station.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges, scrubs and container in HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. WIC behind bar area.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Hood filters
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two microwaves in cook line with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several items in dump sink. Kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed baked potatoes not date marked after 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with yellowish liquid in kitchen.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Also brown like substance.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. More then daily build up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In drain
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Fry station cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at coffee station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm at bucket. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine test strips **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Wait station and bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaners in dish area **Warning**
4/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.observed on kitchen line
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.observed metal banded brush in use on kitchen line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.observed on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. observed dish area
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed utensil improperly stored
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed kitchen floor
  • Observed reach-in cooler true 2dr gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.observed faucet missing uttility sinnk by dishwasher
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed several locations in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed large colander iin hws
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. observed thermometer missing in unit across from fryers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.obsetved food stord on floor walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bar area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. fryolaters
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. pork butts Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. utilty sink alligator meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/18/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cole slaw at 47f in ice bath Corrected On Site. ice bath not properly done operator redid ice bath
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. storage room
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. observed 3 dr sand box on line gaskets broken/hangihg
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floors
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. store room
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.walkin #2
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. employee wearing gloves now
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. large garbage can i n frt of hand wash sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen area
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. walkin frezer ceiling surface peeling off
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pastas, soups and prepared salads in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions holding at 106 degrees F. above stove. Corrected On Site. product reheated
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef stored over raw pork in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef and eggs in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. waitstation
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface. hood system above fryers
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizer bucket in drink station handsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. drink station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. prep area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. front line
2/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. prepared soups, sauces, salads. cooked pastas, rice. sliced cheeses in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cracker meal, sugar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef stored above raw pork in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. employee scooping ice with cup
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. over 100ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar and small waitstation. Repeat Violation.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front line
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar/small waitstation
8/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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