Fowler Street Grill, 3570 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FOWLER STREET GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3570 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
License #: 4602488
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48°F, chicken 48°F , cheese 49°F, The operator put on ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed the cooler at the cook-line is not maintaing 41°F or lower. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build up on the ice chute. **Warning**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over dish machine not shielded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48°F, chicken 48°F , cheese 49°F, The operator put on ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over ready to eat vegetables, operator moved the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed the cooler at the cook-line is not maintaing 41°F or lower. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build up on the ice chute. **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Observed a build up of dust on the fan cover in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a build off food on the floor at the cook line.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Obserbed a build up of food debris on the oven at the cookline.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over the dish machine not shielded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce and tomatoes.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of frier **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed cook change gloves with out washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cut tomato, and cheese at 46°F cooler across from grill. Operator moved to walkin cooler and iced food down. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler across from grill. **Warning**
11/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Severe grease build-up on side of fryer on outside of cooking equipment in front line.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler has severe build up of ice going from floor to wall. In CB, ice build up on floor.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in sink. On CB, large sour cream container in HWS across from stove .
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers made to order.
5/15/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Across from cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of fryer. Picture taken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Large bag of potatoes. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice build up on floor of WIF. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan brand (especially top part). Picture taken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line. Picture taken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 05/02/13. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large Sour cream container in HWS across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Severe grease build-up on side of fryer on outside of cooking equipment in front line.
  • Basic - Carboard boxes etc. not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Near back door outside.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above dishmachine. Foam Patchwork near ceiling. Also ceiling exposed in room with electrical power switches.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler has severe build up of ice going from floor to wall.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Severe.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen. Under fire extinguisher.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Across from cook line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Bag of chicken. Pan with fish fillets at room temperature.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. 9 dough loaves on food prep table few inches away from sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Next to meat slicer. Large gap in wall.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee moved the large trash can, went on to run dishwasher and then put on gloves and began cutting potatoes without washing hands. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from cook line. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers made to order.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Large pans on rack near dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid on cart next to food prep table with dough. **Admin Complaint**
2/26/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Ambient temperature in reachin cooler across from cookline 48F .
  • Critical - Employee cracked raw eggs then handled bread without washing hands or wearing gloves .
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plate used as flour scoop in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink on cookline lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory on cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched bread with bare hands . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee changed gloves without washing hands between.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wisk as well as scoops and spoons in bucket and bowls of water.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Potatoes, cheese, deli meat , vegetables in reachin cooler at 46-53F. Corrective action taken foods placed on ice.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket over 200ppm.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not easily cleanable.Accumulated ice on floor,walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee touched hamburger with bare hands on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bag of potatoes on walk in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery BAG in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Pooled eggs over veggies,walk in cooler
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Dishwashing area, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Food storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee touching rte potatoes with bare hands.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Tub of potatoes,in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery BAG in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Lunch meats in reach in cooler
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.Back prep room.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Frontline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Lunch meats in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Back prep room. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Tile missing over dishmachine.
  • Observed ice accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.frontline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Beans in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Ham in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Eggs over batter in reachin cooler,frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on soiled surface,at soda fountain. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Frontline
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over sauces in reachin cooler,Frontline.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Ice bag on walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bag of potatoe.Walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on soiled rack,soda fountain.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 10 ppm/ Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Walkin freezer
  • Light not functioning.Walkin cooler.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over bread.Frontline reachin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.frontline
3/29/2010Routine - 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.potatoes in reachin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 10 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.frontline.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.frontline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.frontline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.back area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. stoves.
9/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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