Peppercorn's, 525 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEPPERCORN'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 525 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
License #: 3800991
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/22/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.unshelled boiled eggs 5 gal bucket no date after opening.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced deli meats no date marks on whole portions or sliced portions, opened cheeses.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.quiche on counter at kitchen found at 78 degrees F, cooked herb potatoes on counter found at 80 degrees F . may not serve after 4 hours. 2pm.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed pie on counter beside dirty dish dropoff area.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed to go order stored at dirty dish dropoff table beside dirty dishes and silverware soaking pan.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.open plate of mini brownies stored directly on top of box of raw bacon in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over fresh vegetables in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed waitstaff touch garnishes with bare hands.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed large knife wrapped in papertowel stored behind faucet of handsink at kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook at kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.wait staff plating desserts at waitprep.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.clean silverware stored in container sitting at dirty dish dropoff and beside silverware soak pan
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen
11/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked mushrooms stored on countertop in kitchen .must keep hot135 degreesF or hotter or cold 41 degreesF or colder or use time as a public health control forms and proceedure . Corrected On Site. put in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.ice machine outside back door without benefit of full overhead protection . observed leaf debris inside of machine door,some black debris on inside of bin.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.put on new gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of leaf debris inside of door and some black scale in the interior of ice machine on the ice drop gaurd.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at front salad station Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at stove hood
08/25/2010Routine - 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.provolone cheeses at reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employees changed gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.added seats,has approval letter from county.gave intergency form to increase seating on license. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE WEBSITE www.myfloridalicense.com
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 1 53A-19-1 Observed expired food managers license
2/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 02-07-1 Observed processed ready to eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours with no date markis
  • 02-22-1 observed ready to eat potentially hazardous food prepared onsite held more than 24 hours with no date markings potatoe salads /chicken salads -in reachin coolert -no date marks observed throughout establishment
  • Observed soiled reachin cooler gaskets -with green growth on freezer outside with no overhead protection
  • 53A-19-1 Observed expired food managers license
  • 05-09-1 no conspicuously placed thermometer in holding unit
12/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.5 gal container of boiled shelled eggs
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.potatoe salads /chicken salads /in reachin cooler--no date marking observed throughout establishment
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pulled pork prepared and individually packaged for use onsite -no date marks
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.clear glass front reach in -ambient air temperatures at 49 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.true/glass front reachin -ambient air temperature at 45 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.front prep table -ambient air at 44 degrees-
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food in the container.flour
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.with green growth-freezer outside with no overhead protection
  • Critical. Observed leaf debris inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.crockpots exterior
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed cook use bare hand to hold bread while cutting sandwich 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.observed cook touch lettuce for lad with bare hands 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.prep cook handled dirty dishes put through dishmachine then prepared sandwich without changing gloves and washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook clean around two separate food prep aas handle dirty utensils /rinse utensils in sink-touching faucets and wet rags then picknup clean dishes and put away then -pick up trash from kitchen floor then touching bread with bare hands take bread from breadbag and add to another breadbag -all without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic measure cups stained and worn/scratched
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.to go clamshell not inverted at back prep area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by stored equipment and garbage can Corrected On Site.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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