Santa Fe #2, 207 Sw 5th Ave, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANTA FE #2
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 207 Sw 5th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700684
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 3/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in container with visible dust/ dirt debris
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at ice machine
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw fish paged onsite in reachin freezer
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at ice machine
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black substance imbedded in cutting board surface, yellow cutting boar at kitchen storage
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cloth Bracelet worn by server dipping ice for drinks, cook with bracelet
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Heineken coolervatbkitchen containing raw meat
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Touched container of raw beef put on grill then washed gloves and returned to handle clean equipment and ice scoop without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw meat over and beside and touching cooked chicken packaged in zip locks in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.observed large bulk white queso cheese at front reachin coolers stored under bottled drinks , open and uncovered.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under handsink at kitchen
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed unsealed wood swing doors with visible dirt and stain installed between kitchen and dining area. Employees walk through with dirty dishes then with clean food to tables.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.observed cross contamination of clean prept able surface with dirty dishes. Prep table set up for tortilla and chips prep area. Observed employee set dirty dishes on table beside prep containers and scrape dishes into trash leaving old food debris and rice from dirty dishes on prep work surface. **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.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Obseeved in use plt holder stlred on handsink basin at cookline Corrected On Site.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Owner's personal foods for personal use, not labeled not for sale, not segregated from customer's foods at front counter reachin. Corrected On Site.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at employee restrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder , sugar and flour, in plastic containers not labeled.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in food at flour storage container
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powders , flours and sugar containers at prep area not labeled.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.inuse food container with store label still attached.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white pwder at shelf under prep table Corrected On Site.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw quail over beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, chicken in bowl on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at prep Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - 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.cheese at front counter. opened no date marks .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed closed container of raw chicken sitting on top of closed container of raw beef Corrected On Site.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.rice in tightly sealed plastic bags in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.rice in plastic bags in reachin found at 44 degreesF Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet cloth on prep top surface
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.plastic bag of raw chicken in container with plastic bag of raw beef
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.plastic bag of cooked beef sitting on top of bag of raw chicken
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice placed in ziploc still hot zipped tightly shut and placed in reachin cooler-unable to cool from 135 degreesF to 41 degreesF in 6 hoursCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.rice in ziploc bag in reachin cooler found at 46 degreesF cooked day before Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.steaming enchaladas in pot on stove with non food grade plastic bag inside pot on food Corrected On Site. replaced with foil
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.observed cook prepare ready to eat food wuth gloves -slip new glove on over old -handle raw beef -slip off glove that touched raw beef and leave it in meat container then go back to preparing ready to eat foods without washing hands or changing gloves-Corrected On Site. washed hands changed gloves and put clean tongs out to handle raw beef meat
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic container of white powder at stainless table in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food shell eggs stored beside ready to eat food-cheeses and tortilla . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handle of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.two blue storage containers with unidentified white powder at microwave table
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken /beef/cheese-reachin cooler not working -all items at 64 degrees -operator discarded all PHF items during inspection -called repair -will not use cooler until working properly Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08/4/09.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw eggs beside cut melon at front counter
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.tea pitcher sitting on old egg cqrton in reachin at front counter
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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