Mlk Restaurant & Grocery, 3315 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MLK RESTAURANT & GROCERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3315 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
License #: 4605221
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed chicken and fish not covered in the walk-in units, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Obserbed fish thawing with out running water.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Observed flies in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed an ambient thermometer not working, located in the reach in cooler next to the fry station.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed boxed of chicken on the floor, the operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Observed batter and flour on the exterior of the reach in cooler near fry station.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed cracks in the gasket at the reach in cooler across from the fry station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Observed a build up of batter and food debris in the gaskets of the reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bread crumbs scoop handle in contact with bread crumbs.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Between fryer and RIC.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Large container if fish in water. Operator advised to move to WIC since thawed.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By kitchen door.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several large containers of fish in WIC. Per operator there for two days.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid.
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.car curb has rebar exposed,east side of building
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.EGGS Over rte foods,walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Blocked by table.kiTCHEN
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery BAG in walk in cooler
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Walk in cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen prep area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Prep area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.Outside area
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour tub in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.cookline,bottom shelves and doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Next to 3 compartment sink
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bin in back aeea. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Eggs over cole slaw.walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by cart.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. empty sauce bottle inside hws.next ton3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.frontline.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bin in kitchen
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Food stored in grocery bags,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bucket with soapy water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.mens room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Womens bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Hood filters,kitchen
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No 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
3/2/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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