Merlion Singapore Cuisine, 3610 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MERLION SINGAPORE CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3610 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1102605
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/18/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor oil jugs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area flour rice.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area chicken in freezers.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location tongs on stove handle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit icecream scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue upright in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing in back room.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting illumination insufficient at backdoor.For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
08/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked all pans in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit reachin cooler holding at 44 on dairy,pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures reachin holding at 44.Do not use till able to maintain 41 or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor chicken in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in freezer.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment in crack by fryer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions to icemachine Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.in kitchen . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils dawn with clean pans.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations using raid.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks oj in server area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in tub in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in prep area sugar.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on stove handle.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions not dated at ice machine
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.to go products.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing scrubbie in sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair backdoor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair broken tile in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.bleach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bleach in spray bottle
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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