Halfway House Snack Bar, 1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HALFWAY HOUSE SNACK BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 Country Club Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
License #: 5811382
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above prep area in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed spoons for self service not protected at front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arugula 48f in display cooler at front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon salad 48f in display cooler. Corrective action taken: cook opened container to allow airflow. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bacon held at room temperature with no time mark. **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. Display cooler at front counter. Cut melon salad 50f, arugula 47f, horseradish sauce 48f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Make reach in cooler on below grill. Raw ground beef 50f, cheese 50f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at front counter. **Warning**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. DRY STORAGE AND PARCHMENT PAPER ON DISH AREA SHELVES
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. BLACK, PLASTIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. COOK **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. COOK **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 CRACKED/BROKEN RAW SHELL EGGS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in front display case.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. WIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Caesar dressing dated 10/09
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pancake batter temped at 56°
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli ham
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, keys and sunglasses next to plastic ware. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 64, total of 87. (54 inside 33 outside)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic ware uncovered in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef next to raw pork in the RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pimento cheese date marked 12/30 **Corrected On-Site**
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw open chicken stored over fries Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on clean pan rack
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. wall coving by dish tank.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in storage area
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in storage area
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical - Observed 3 roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusted
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing bracleted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sour cream Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw open chicken stored over fries Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on clean pan rack
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. coffee filters uncovered
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall coving by dish tank.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. grits and waffle contairs.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Storing container of sliced cheese in the reach in cooler on the top of each othe without the proper separation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Chef used thermometer to check temperature of chicken without first cleaning it.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink before the coffee station .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink at the warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Warewashing sink inside/outside .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of all the cold holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic bread container at the cookline area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves throughout . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages 51 degrees, dated 2/1/10. Removed to the freezer. Chef informed me it was outside the unit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over the containers of dressings in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Degreaser bottle hanging in warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Establishment have other cold holding equipment meeting the food code standard to be used , no potentially hazardous food are being kept in the equipment.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water filter on the ice machine leaking.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 53 degrees, chicken salad 54 degrees, eggs-out shell 59 degrees makeline reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Degreaser spray bottle hanging from the rack above the warewashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Bucket 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of the sliding door on the salad dressing reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Maintain the storage shelf under the slicer area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the grey tray with single service items on the counter.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material under the coffee filter holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the oven.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 47 degrees, prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Maintain the mop sink clean.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Coffee filters left unprotected . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed smalll live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Being use under the cutting board. Corrected On Site.
3/8/2011Routine - 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 the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cut fruit salad with melon prepared 10/3/10. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Butter at the prep area 77 degrees. 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. Chef using his bare hand without any glove in place to chop the cooked shrimps without any alternative operating procedure in place. 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. Chef not washing his hands between the changing of gloves. Picked up glove from the floor, placed new glove on his hand, without washing his hands.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [Lemons on the counter]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Uncooked chicken over the ice cream in the reach in freezer ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue underneath on soda dispensing machine .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Inside the oven].
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Napkins left unprotected]. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored with ready-to-eat food. [Raw chicken stored with the okra in the reach in freezer]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. [Walk in cooler]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Serving containers underneath the prep table before the cookline ].
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Serving containers underneath the microwave].
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Spoons, forks underneath the bun storage at the cookline].
  • No copy of latest inspection report available at the location .
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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