Crave, 12901 Mcgregor Blvd #6, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRAVE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12901 Mcgregor Blvd #6, Fort Myers, FL 33919
License #: 4605547
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Observed crabs stored in the walk-in freezer not covered.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Obserbed the reach-in cooler next to the wait station is missing thermometer. Operator added a thermometer to the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at the floor at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken over beef, operator corrected.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed boxes on the floor in walk-ins.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. Observed a build up of food and build up under the dish machine area.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wet wiping bucket at wait station without an sanitizer, operator added chlorine to the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping buckets stored on the floor at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observe food items on the floor in the walkin cooler/Freezer. Operator moved items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light over cookline not working.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed pork over ready to eat . **Corrected On-Site**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: chicken, pot roast and sausage on floor. Potatoes on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. did not wash hand after handling raw chicken and wiping cloth. Went on to cook food on grill.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Notice employees drying hands on cloths attached to clothing.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours--observed chicken broth in deep plastic container made on 09/04/12 53F-54F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours--observed chicken dumpling soup 120F in walk in cooler made 2 hours ago. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more details.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor--cuttingboard stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--chicken broth in deep plastic container covered made on 09/04/12 temperature taken 53-54F.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in wall next to handwash sink near kitchen back entrance.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food--purse stored on top of onions in back food prep area.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice)--chicken broth in deep plastic container made on 09/04/12 53-54F.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb above outdoor mop/can wash.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on counter.waiter station. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kiTCHEN by back door
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of potatoes.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Rice in reach in cooler
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.Insde reach in cooler.cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 10 ppm, Corrected On Site.Corrected to 50 ppm.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery BAG in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Eggs over oysters,reach in cooler cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Rice in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 0 ppm. Corrected On Site. to 50 ppm.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop in ice bin in service area.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Lemons in ice bin,service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.Rice in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2011Routine - 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.Meat loaf in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bread in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at /warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.Outside ,back area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Eggs over fish,reachin cooler,cookline.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. InsideOutside ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters,kitchen
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Outside area,rear.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Outside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then touhed clean dishes,without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. kitchen counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/26/2010Routine - 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.rice in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.back area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.outside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.cookline
  • Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris.walkin cooler
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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