Elephant Bar Restaurant, 451 E Altamonte Dr Suite 2378, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: ELEPHANT BAR RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 451 E Altamonte Dr Suite 2378, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
License #: 6904709
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/22/2010

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Half & half 46F, milk 50F in reach in cooler overnight per operator Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sprouts 60F held ineffectively on ice in kitchen. Quick chilled for temperature recovery Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Half & half 43 & 45F in bar cooler, moved to effective refrigeration for temperature recovery Critical. Observed butter garlic mixture being cooled by ineffective method.Cooling in amount over 2 inches deep & covered. Critical. Expo line cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 46-50F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder. Alternate refrigeration available. Operator adjusted temperature control, temperature 43F at close of inspection Critical. Bar single door reach in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 43-45F. Advised to lOwer temperature to 41F or colder. Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Expo cooler, thermometer in disrepair Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Cook prepating red cabbage on cookline with bare hand Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Spatula and tongs, grill area Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Plates in cold plate storage unit Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.Wok area Clean spoons on expo line not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site. Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers in clean dish storage Corrected On Site. Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Wok area Corrected On Site. Lights missing the proper sleeve coatings or covers.Expo line heat lamp bulbs Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at hostess station	12/22/2010	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Server's cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 44-45F. Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder.	09/10/2010	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sushi rice 86F for less than 1 hour. Operator chose to add to existing time plan temporarily until pH meter is acquired Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Batter 53F on cookline for less than 3 hours per chef, chipped ice added to batter and ice in double pan for better temperature control Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk 44F in server's reach in cooler. Food moved to alternate cooler. Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Cooked salmon 101F held ineffectively on ice for 1 hour. Shallow panned and placed into walk in freezer for temperature recovery. Critical. Server's cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 44-45F. Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder. Critical. No pH meter provided to measure pH of sushi rice Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Server slicing lemons with bare hands Corrected On Site. Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Plastic wrapped bamboo sushi mats in use.Washable sushi mats are required. Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.Cookline Corrected On Site. Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives,cookline, between food storage pans Corrected On Site. Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.Employee restroom	07/06/2010	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Soft deli cheeses. Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Beef over fish in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Beef over pork in wa in cooler Corrected On Site. Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife,cookline Corrected On Site. Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.	11/25/2009	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Wholesome, sound condition Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding Critical. Foods properly cooled Critical. Foods properly cooled Critical. Foods properly cooled Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; damaged food segregated In use food dispensing utensils properly stored Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked Critical. Sanitizing concentration Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure Plumbing installed and maintained Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Critical. Toxic items properly stored Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient Other conditions sanitary and safe operation	7/30/2009	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available.	6/23/2009	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available.	5/29/2009	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available.	1/29/2009	Routine - Food	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available.	11/25/2008	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
No report available.	7/24/2008	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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