Potts Sports Cafe, 6900 Daniels Pkwy # 26, Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POTTS SPORTS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6900 Daniels Pkwy # 26, Ft Myers, FL 33912
License #: 4603693
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used for dispensing egg salad from req h in cooler across from the steam tables. No handle bowl removed while still present.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Observed mold like substance on the threshold to the walk on cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to the ice machine out back behind wooden fence.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve tin plates placed on top of reach in freezer next to slicer not inverted. Tems were inverted while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed employee drink on dry storage shelves without lid.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Light not functioning in reach in cooler next to slicer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair next to the slicer.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items (tomato 47°F, sauce 48°F, pickles 50°F) above 41°F in reach in cooler across from the steam tables.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs on shelf in walk in cooler over RTE beans, meats and containers. Eggs relocated to another shelf in the walk in cooler while still present **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler thermometer reading 50°F across from the steam tables.
  • Portable fire extinguisher across from the reach in freezer gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine next to back patio.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed multiple "red bulls" in drink ice at the bar ice bin. Cans removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Tongs removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed container of cooked meat on shelf not covered. Food was covered while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers behind the bar holding bacon bits, croutons and chips. Containers labeled while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed carton of raw eggs placed on shelf over container of cooked meat. Riggs repositioned while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
5/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in reach in cooler for various sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface under fryers at cook line.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve plates stored not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen and men's rest room.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed door for center fryer off hinges .
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve plastic ware stored facing both directions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and meat held at 44°F and 45°F respectively. Operator stated the items mentioned were in cooler for 3.5 hours. Operator relocated said items to walk in cooler while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks stored on floor.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board across from grill at cookline.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes 70°F made 4 hours ago (current time 1:54 pm). Mashed potatoes voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and lettuce 45°F in salad prep reach in cooler. Sauted onions/mushrooms 58°F and raw hamburger 50°F. Reach in coolers turned down and all items iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of gray-like substance on dish racks.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cups used as scoops in reachin cooler across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean containers stacked wet on shelves in ware wash area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired 12/1/2012, can call 850.487.1395 or go to WWW.myfloridalicense.com for payment instructions and info.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Top mechanical part
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade. Time extended to next unannounced inspection
6/28/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade On callback, still corroded blade.
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. employee bathroom in back area room On callback, cold water still not provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. employee bathroom in back area room.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 11+ live roaches underneath upright freezer in cookline. Repeat Violation. On EO callback, observed 7 live roaches, 6 were killed by operator.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live underneath upright True freezer, 3 live on floor between bar and kitchen area, 1 live on floor in dining area near office. On callback, 11 live roaches underneath upright freezer in cookline. On EO callback, observed 7 live roaches of which 6 were killed by operator.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed excessive grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. under all cooking equipment and upright freezers, reach-in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. On callback, there was some cleanup, but still an accumulation on floor underneath cookline cooking equipment
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. Some clean up from 6/25/2012; however, still an accumulation on floor underneath cookline equipment.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. employee bathroom in back area room.
  • Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. Some clean up from 6/25/2012; however, still an accumulation on floor underneath cookline equipment.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 11+ live roaches underneath upright freezer in cookline. Repeat Violation.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade On callback, still corroded blade.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. employee bathroom in back area room On callback, cold water still not provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live underneath upright True freezer, 3 live on floor between bar and kitchen area, 1 live on floor in dining area near office. On callback, 11 live roaches underneath upright freezer in cookline.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed excessive grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. under all cooking equipment and upright freezers, reach-in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. On callback, there was some cleanup, but still an accumulation on floor underneath cookline cooking equipment
6/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. corroded blade
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. employee bathroom in back area room
  • Observed excessive grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. under all cooking equipment and upright freezers, reach-in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live underneath upright True freezer, 3 live on floor between bar and kitchen area, 1 live on floor in dining area near office.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of outside ice machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. top interior part, outside ice machine
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. underneath cookline equipment, upright freezers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. corroded shelf in walk-in cooler
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. right of upright freezers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters, hood cleaning was due 7/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. outside ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. using handwash sink right of upright freezer [with broken hot water faucet]
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Ronda Fyffe, certificate expired 6/7/2011, NRA SERVSAFE ; is another CFM for establishment and also only 2 employees present at time of inspection.
  • Observed food debris/grease accumulated on kitchen floor. underneath cookline equipment
  • Critical - Observed missing partition for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. need partitions between urinals in men's bathroom
  • Critical - Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. in back storage area, is in use.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili, ground beef, soup in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves in walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves very corroded. Repeat Violation.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation. flooring with broken tiles, exposed flooring, large wooden panels in place.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by slicer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. outside ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. leftmost cutting board in cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. small non-handled plastic container in crumbled hard boiled eggs, prep area of reach-in cooler and in soup in food warmer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, soup, chili, cheeses [swiss] in walk-in cooler
  • Shelves walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves very corroded.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor has several broken tiles, exposed flooring, large wooden panels in place on floor Repeat Violation. on callback, situation still the same, cited on previous inspections. On second callback, situation still the same, violation is part of an administrative complaint request already noted.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. table with slicer on it; also table right of cookline on callback, ripped/worn tin foil still in place.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. on callback, still encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. left side reach-in cooler in cookline on callback, still accumulated food residue in left side reach-in cooler.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. accumulated grease on side of stove and fryers on callback, still accumulated grease on side of stove and fryers.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bottom drawer of reach-in cooler on right side of cookline on callback, gaskets still has slimy buildup on reach-in cooler on right side of cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near slicer on callback, hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. underneath handwash sink by slicer on callback, piping hasn't been fixed, water being caught in large bucket.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom on callback, no handwash sign in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under upright freezers in cookline. on callback, observed 4 live roaches under upright freezers in cookline.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor has several broken tiles, exposed flooring, large wooden panels in place on floor Repeat Violation. on callback, situation still the same, cited on previous inspections.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. throughout cookline, some areas have excessive buildup. on callback, still excessive grease buildup under cooking equipment in some areas throughout cookline.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment throughout cookline and bar area on callback, still food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment throughout cookline and bar area.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood suppression filters on callback, hood filters still soiled with accumulated grease.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. table with slicer on it; also table right of cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. left side reach-in cooler in cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. accumulated grease on side off stove and fryers
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bottom drawer of reach-in cooler on right side of cookline
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near slicer
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. underneath handwash sink by slicer
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under upright freezers in cookline.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor has several broken tiles, exposed flooring, large wooden panels in place on floor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. throughout cookline, some areas have excessive buildup.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment throughout cookline and bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood suppression filters
11/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed 3 containers with powder like substance inside on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced hard boiled eggs,cheese,chicken wings kept above 41F in reachin cooler by cookline .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on cookline in main kitchen area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Back of gaming area freezer in corner has buildup of foodlike debris.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors missing tile or other accepted surfaces,woodlike material showing through floor where tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. underneath dishmachine by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Bookbag and hat stored by canned food in dry storage area across from 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed bottled cleaner being stored on dry storage rack by canned food , and bottled food products.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. tomatoe sauce in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of outside ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cookline, back prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board of left reachin cooler, cookline
  • Shelves in walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, need to manually wash, rinse, sanitize in 3 compartment sink until unit is replaced. Operator states new machine on order.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. outside ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both sinks women's bathroom
  • Critical. Toilet stall partition missing for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. between urinals in men's bathroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. underneath fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher nearest hood ansul pull station, also fire protection equipment needs tags updated. Repeat Violation.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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