Cactus Flower Cafe, 8725 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CACTUS FLOWER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8725 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre, FL 32566
License #: 6701478
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair, possible water damage dining room next to register.
  • Basic - Dusty bathroom vent covers/or air conditioning vent covers, women's restroom and waitress area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, salt/sugar in waitress area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine +200ppm corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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, milk in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of dust on shelving above grill press on cookline.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, waitress area men's and women's restroom.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair room next to dishpit. Inspector informed that plans are to take wall out soon.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, powder sugar on shelf across from dishpit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of debris inside the ice bin.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair, storage room next to dishpit.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, dishpit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED A/C VENTS RUSTED IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED AIR GAP UNDER SIDE EXIT DOOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEVERAGE CASES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED CASE OF "TO GO" CONTAINERS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET DAMAGED
  • OBSERVED CURRENT BUSINESS LICENSE NOT DISPLAYED (CONTACTED DBPR DISTRICT OFFICE AND CONFIRMED LICENSE IS CURRENT)
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SIDE EXIT (FRITOS)
  • OBSERVED MOP SINK DRAIN LEAKING INTO A BUCKET
  • Critical - OBSERVED NON-HANDLED SCOOP STORED IN BULK SALT BIN
  • Critical - OBSERVED NON-HANDLED SCOOP STORED IN DICED ONIONS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NON-HANDLED SCOOP STORED IN PANKO
  • OBSERVED PURSES STORED ON TOP OF CASES OF ICE TEA BAGS IN SERVER WORK STATION
  • OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS DAMAGED
  • Critical - OBSERVED SERVER IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS (UNDER 20 SECONDS)
  • OBSERVED TRASH AROUND DUMPSTER
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS DAMAGED
  • OBSERVED WET TOWEL NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USE
12/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...water bottle
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean utensils...(x2) plastic collanders stored work side down in dry storage room on top of cardboard cola boxes.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...observes a cracked plastic collander in dry stirage room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...bag of onions on WIC floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employees not washingbhands routinely between duties... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live minor amount of flies in kitchen.
  • Observed minor build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...hood filters...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris?/stains...near DW MACHINE...
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees in that sugar scoop buried (handle) in sugar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.in general..,exrerior of food prep. equip.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers...SS food prep container
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves (x2) soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle...blue SOAP?? @ HW sink???
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only...box blocking back door exit...
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory...(x1) kitchen...
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry...stored in mop buckets...(x2)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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