Present Moment Cafe, 224 W King St, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PRESENT MOMENT CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 224 W King St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501797
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On blender in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in 81°F water by steam tables. Replaced with 166°F water by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Triple sink.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers by clean dishes. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By hand sink in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Sanitizer bucket by tea and other single service items. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Repeat Violation**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food storage bucket in clean dish area.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink is leaking preventing establishment from properly setting up wash/rinse/sanitize. Establishment told to use dish machine until triple sink is repaired.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket on table next to kettle.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Discarded by employee.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Soups in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Half and half in reach in cooler by bar.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths at 200 ppm. Should be 50 - 100 ppm. Wait area.
  • Critical - Exterior of dish machine has debris and rust buildup.
  • Critical - No thermometer visible in upright freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee medicine stored above prep table. Advil.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41?F. Reach in cooler: half and half 46?F.
  • Old labels on clean prep containers.
  • Critical - Powdered substance removed from original package not labeled. Chlorine mix.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Expired.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed in use cutting board next to handwash sink. Exposed to splash.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. All manager certifications are expired.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Red cutting board. Discarded by owner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WAITSTATION REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. SALAD SPINNER CRACKED/CHIPPED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WATER SPRAY BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. LABELS ON AVOCADOS IN MAKETABLE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. TEA UNDER PLUMBING FRONTLINE CABINET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.PANS ON FLOOR IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE JACKET OVER FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. BLEACH SPRAYBOTTLE ON FRIDGE Corrected On Site.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. FOODITEMS IN SHOPPING BAG Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS UNDER PLUMBING - FRONTLINE CABINET
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STRAINER IN HANDSINK
  • Observed personal care item stored with SINGLESERVICE ITEMS -FRONTLINE .
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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