Cafe On The Avenue, 631 N Citrus Ave #a, Crystal River, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE ON THE AVENUE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 631 N Citrus Ave #a, Crystal River, FL 34428
License #: 1900999
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 4/4/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance- handsink cabinet in kitchen constructed of pressed board deteriorating.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on doors.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on several shelves in kitchen and dishroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler fans.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on dish sprayer.
  • Critical - Observed ham and gravy being cooled by nonapproved method- just removed from and placed in walkin cooler tightly covered at 78F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler in poor repair- leaking water onto floor and causing standing water in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed- 200ppm in kitchen wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination- not inverted on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed waitstation cooler in poor repair- freezing up and not holding temp.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed cookline reachin with standing water and water on floor underneath unit.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors- rear kitchen exit.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed cookline reachin with standing water and water on floor underneath unit.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler door. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors- rear kitchen exit.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation- behind ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors in walkin underneath raw meats bare wood and soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/16/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 1/16/12.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures- salad make table cold holding at 60F -coils are iced up . This violation must be corrected by : 11/17/11.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors in walkin underneath raw meats bare wood and soiled.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/16/12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt in unused soap dispenser in dishroom over 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on class K fire extinguisher.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on duct tape on back of oven.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler door. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cookline reachin with standing water and water on floor underneath unit.
  • Observed dessert knife in walkin stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 1/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method- quiche cooled on counter for 3 hours at 60F corrected by placing in refrigeration. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler on cookline lightly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress- outside rear kitchen exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- hardboiled egg at 60F in top of salad make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed salad make table coils icing up. This violation must be corrected by : 11/17/11.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on pepper shaker.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors- rear kitchen exit.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation- behind ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable- rotten wood floor at rear kitchen exit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed 5 live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on duct tape behind oven on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed cheese with mold-like growth. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed egg slicer in poor condition.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed pot of suop in walkin cooler at 87F and covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed prepared container of broccoli soup that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label and feels slimy to the touch- 5 gal. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- meats, cheeses etc.
  • Observed residue build-up on walkin cooler door.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked- soups etc.
  • Critical - Screen door propped open and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- dry goods and rewrapped PHF in walkin.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable- rotten wood floor at rear kitchen exit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen doors.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface- towel in contact with raw scallops. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation-walkin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination- not inverted on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors-rear kitchen exit.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures- walkin cooler not in working order due to power outage-if power is not restored within the hour all potentially hazardous foods must be transferred to a working cooler.
  • Critical. Observed hardboiled eggs stored in undrained ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
1/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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