Simon's Coffee House, 5900 S Tamiami Trl Unit H, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SIMON'S COFFEE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5900 S Tamiami Trl Unit H, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804606
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed chef sampling soup then tapped person spoon in soup container.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken salad, tuna salad, beans, cottage cheese. Chicken loaf all above 47°F.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 located next to grills holding ambient temperature of 52°F. All PHTCS product was discarded. SEE STOP SALE. Other units available for use.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, soda lines in Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in kitchen are stained.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, plastic container of mushrooms in hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of display cooler has food debris on bottom shelf.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled in kitchen.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed black residue on cutting board in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of food prep table across from three compartment sink rusty.
  • Critical - Observed two boxes of stored on floor in storeroom.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean pots stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave with food debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between prep tables in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted with black stains on reachin cooler.
  • Observed food debris, oat meal, on floor in dry storage room next to walkin cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Empty cardboard boxes piled alonf fence at back entrance.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area above three compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, in buckets on counter. Corrected On Site.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Plastic containers of soup on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen rusty.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Beef brisket over turkey breast in walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris above three compartment sink.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in plastic tub on wire rack next to food prep tables with food debris inside.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, plastic containers of soup on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler in kitchen with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to change gloves when going outside and returning to work with foods in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler holding beer kegs.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in plastic tub in kitchen that has food debris inside it.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects inside light cover over ood preparation area.
  • Observed cardboard boxes, paper and debris on ground outside back doors.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink at wait station . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers and ceiling in sandwiche make area.
  • Observed some paper and cardboard on ground at back of building . Corrected On Site.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer in kitchen soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on equipment rack below food prep table in kitchen .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in metal container with food debris on clean equipment rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of food container lids on floor in dry storeroom .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink in food prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at wait station .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, empty cardboard boxes scattered around back boardwalk.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, over reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, in kitchen .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in plastic container with food debris , on equipment rack in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing pan of green peppers in handwash sink next to reachin coolers.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Open container of cranberries under soap dispenser at handwash sink near sandwiche reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Mixer blade has flaking plastic covering .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Plastic container of sliced turkey has broken jagged lip. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave over sandwiche cooler soiled with food debris .
  • Observed loose ceiling tile in deli area with open gaps.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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