Cascades Restaurant, 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASCADES RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6208895
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 12/14/2010

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Cascades Restaurant, 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. salad dressings in individual containers.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter @ 58 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage @ 110 F, corned beef hash @109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in wait area
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. melons & waffle in buffet area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting onions with bare hands on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of white substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease between cookline equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on the #10 rolling rack in dry storage room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair dry storage.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced turkey in ric on cookline
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.sausage coveredwith plastic wrap in wic
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese in ric
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed white siubstance buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the sides of cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. can opener holder
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored between prep tbles
  • Equipment not properly air-dried .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor behind shelving.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cookline.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers and fan cover.
07/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/30/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1 can of beets, 1 can of chocolate pudding, please do not use)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(liquid eggs at 56 degrees f, at omlet station, moved to cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(breakfast breads, cut fruit, cottage cheese, items in omlet station ) Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cheese on cooks line) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(employee touching bread) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as rinse sink)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler door handle)
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(both sinks in kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(in dish area)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 ppm in wet wiping buckets ) Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 08a-20-1 Displayed food not protected from contamination; waffle toppings and cold breakfast items no protected on buffet line.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(toppings for waffles and cold breakfast items on buffet line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-13-1 Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(toppings for waffles and cold breakfast items on buffet line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cheese, etc in reach in cooler on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs hung on oven door handle) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(prep area)
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(under equipment on cooks line)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives on cooks line)
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.(plates on beffet line)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(sink at bar area)
  • Critical. Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.(dish machine not sanitizing)
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about CASCADES RESTAURANT? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
CASCADES RESTAURANT respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend CASCADES RESTAURANT to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of CASCADES RESTAURANT (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
ASIAN PEARL CHINESE RESTAURANTClearwater, FL
ORIENTAL SUPER BUFFETClearwater, FL
*****
QUALITY INN & SUITESClearwater, FL
FIRST WATCH #53Clearwater, FL
EL CORDERO RESTAURANTClearwater, FL
****
CHECKERS GULF TO BAY 119Clearwater, FL
*
REGENCY OAKS ILF SOUTHClearwater, FL
**
GOLDEN COIN RESTAURANTClearwater, FL
**
BURGER KING #2972Clearwater, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

AIRCO GOLF COURSE STONEYBROOK
BEST WESTERN RESTAURANT
SPRINGHILL SUITES ST PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
PANDA EXPRESS INC
BASCOM'S CHOP HOUSE
BASCOM'S CHOP HOUSE BANQUETS
CHICK - FIL - A #668
TACO BELL #3789

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: