Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse, 9409 Us Hwy 19 N # 493, Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HAROLD SELTZER'S STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9409 Us Hwy 19 N # 493, Port Richey, FL 34668
License #: 6102819
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sinks,stained brown.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Due to roof leak,kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to roof leak.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchenand behind bar.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty floor mixerand back of ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Cooklineand ice cream freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.There but not connected.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Buss pans.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Metal food pans.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Behind bar.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked brooms,etc. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On can opener.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Plastic pans,lids
07/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.In sugar,flour,corn meal,etc. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of cooking equipment .
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Can opener rusty.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Over char broilerand over large steam kettle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Ice cream freezer lidand inside showing bare metal. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind Cookline equipment.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils in Cookline sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On floor mixer.
  • 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.Red liquid.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowls or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of rust.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Ice cream freezer lid broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Over broiler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.4 burner stove.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
11/14/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Storeroom.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing.dish room,and by Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.bicycle in floor mixer room.
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Rysty can opener.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.front of Cookline.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Bar Handwash sink directly over liquor bottles.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Storeroom ,also by Dishroom ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens room also.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Ice cream freezer lid broken.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemicals stored by or with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Bar.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Near Dishroom area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Some areas in kitchen rubber flooring is peeling up,also tiles are broken out in kitchen by servers area.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves,Cookline Reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cookline.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.Using cardboard as shelf liner in food dry storeroom.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Steel potatoe pans in Walkin coolers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline Reachin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storage,mixer room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored.On top of dish machine,cleaners,etc. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles .missing.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Floor mixer .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Dishroom area ,dispensor doesn't work.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Behind bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Food dry food storage room .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Heavily soiled ,lime build up .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Mostly all of them.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Rusty can opener .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Ice machine ,floor mixer ,bottom food storage shelves
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Ice cream freezer showing rust.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Heavy grease .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing utensils.
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.Kitchen trash cans heavily soiled .
  • Critical - Observed open beveragges containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.Rusty tools stored in food prep areas storage pans.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by utensils.Degreaser,scale remover.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles,throughout kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline ,and hood over kettle.
  • Critical - Prep surfaces not sanitized after contamination and prior to use.No sanitizer set up in food prep areas.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.Stored all over kitchen .
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.All food prep areas.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Kitchen ,showing bare concrete .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Production cooler ,dishroom area ,and storage room .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline ,also dishroom area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Using rubber hose,not sprayer to clean off dishes .
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Kitchen .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Rusty can opener .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Inside ice cream freezer .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin freezer by cookline .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Used as dump sink,cookline ,and bar.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Cookline not set up .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Food dry storeroom .
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Coffee cup on cookline cutting board .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Green portable board ,salad prep area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.In bulk food containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Dishroom area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Bicycle in kitchen .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Salad french knives stored between wall,and table .
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen door ,self closer not connected .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Green trays.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Steel potatoe pans and some steel containers .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Spray hose,dishroom .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food racks on wheels.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Base of kitchen back door.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved Some kitchen areas,also broken tiles.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Some areas kitchen concrete floor not smooth and easily cleanable .I showed floor contractor,and mgr.
  • Observed holes in walls.Around dishroom .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Baseboards ,kitchen .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Food,dry storeroom .
9/30/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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