Herons Nest Restaurant, 2250 Avenida Del Vera, N Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HERONS NEST RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2250 Avenida Del Vera, N Ft Myers, FL 33917-6700
License #: 4603776
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Operator does not have high heat test strips for the dish machine.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used to scoop flour operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build up of black substance on the ice chute.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bin of cheese not date marked in pantry cooler operator corrected by writing the dates. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed soiled hood filters over cookline oven.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed a build of food in the rear oven ( Vulcan)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign present at rear hand washing station.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.Observed soda gun at the contained build up. Operator corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottom lip of beverage reach n cooler in beverage/wait station.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) underneath handwash sink next to oven in back food prep area covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler at end of cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets at end of cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall above food prep sink soiled with accumulated black debris in food prep area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed walk on side of handwash sink next to oven in back food prep area with buildup of debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 6lb 10oz can of Full-Red Marinara Sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed container of raw shrimp stored behind ready to eat sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed metal containers of ground beef and pot roast covered in walk in cooler at 86°F and 84°F **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at beverage/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area.
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood above grills
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Placed over meats in alto-shaam
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer-dessert
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at bar
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine.OutSIDE area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/ cans.Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice scoop inside ice bin Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for machine warewashing.At 40 PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop pitcher,on soiled surface,on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee cutting rte chicken with bare hands,cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin in bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.BBBQ Ribs in walk in cooler.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.Observed dishwasher failed to wash hands before touching clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over Ranch dressing,walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Japanese breadcrumbs.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at /warewashing machine.Dishmachine . Did not detect sanitizer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Left on kitchen counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Rack in front of hws.prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Hood filters,kitchen,above grill.
10/6/2010Routine - 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.Beef steak in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Carton of eggs in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pitcher inside. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Back prep area.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.grilled salad.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over rte food, walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with dirty counter. kitchen .Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwaher failed to wash hand after touching dirty dishes,touched clean pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Cook failed to wash hands,before changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for dishmachine warewashing.at 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters.kitchen
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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