The Countryside Cafe, 300 E Cr 78, Moore Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE COUNTRYSIDE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 E Cr 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471
License #: 3200134
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (Observed dust build up in fans inside WIC).
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. (Observed grease build up around cooking equipment)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (Observed no restrains in CO2 tank in waitress area).
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. (Observed cardboard lining WIC shelves).
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty drawer or rack. (Observed soiled racks where cups are stored in waitress area)
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. (Observed not inverted measuring cups on rack above three compartment sink)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Observed no hand wash sign in waitress area).
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Observed gasket torn in RIC).
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. (Observed water draining slowly in HWS in waitress area)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. (Observed heavy soiled shelves in WIC)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (Observed wet WC on counter in waitress area). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (Observed not sanitizer PPM in dishwasher machine in kitchen)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Observed seasoning-garlic mix in shaker container without label inextricably to stove)
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. (Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs and no washing hands after but cleaning with a WC only in cleaning surfaces) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . (Observed carry over gravy at 130°F on steam table, operator stated is been there for over 2hours. Had operator reheat gravy on grill to 165°F for 15seconds and proceed to hot hold at 135°F or above). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Observed spoon in HWS in waitress area). **Corrected On-Site**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.box of opened toilet tissue
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.observed cook choping raw chicken and place on grill then handle clean utem Neil's then removevgloves and handle spatulas and clean plates plating foods, then wet a wiping cloth at DM and wipe down cutting board put on one glove handle ready to eat foods and plates then put on other glove proceed to cut ready to eat foods on cutting board
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw burgers packed onsite stored over opened pkgs of pizza dough in reachin freezer
  • 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. Observed beef over seafood
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened and repackaged sausage patties, hotdogs no dates on walkin cooer
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.observed cook cut raw chicken on preptop sandwich cutting board then wipe with wet water only wiping cloth then , rinse and wipe chicken knife only then place ready to eat eggs on contaminated cutting board and cut with contaminated knife and plate for service, corrective action: discard lettuce and eggs contaminated by I sanitized raw chicken contaminated surfaces and sanitize surfaces, wash hand replace with uncontaminated foods.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed newspaper lining bottom of reachin cooler at cookline food containers sitting on top of paper, newspaper absorbs food and moisture, not a food contact surface, all surfaces must be easily cleanable and non absorbable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.obseved open tray of hash browns not covered on reach in freezer at kitchen
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Potatoes stacked in sieve pot on walkin found at 67 to 73°F , corrected by placing on sheet pan and placing in freezer until reaching 41°F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed white gravy at 115°F to 134°F throughout pan, must hot hold at 135°F or hotter, corrected by putting in deeper pan and stir occasionally to promo at more even heating. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw bacon wrapped in deli paper on shelf next to and touching plate of cooked ham and over package of hotdogs in reach on prep top at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired 2/13/09
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.non ham Handled bowl used to scoop home fries in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Not evenly heated throughout, must stir occasionally to promoat even heating **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance around the rim of ice bin at wait statn
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour container handle of scoop in food
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pizza sauce on metal container no date marks., sliced turkey repackaged no date marks.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.boiled unshelled eggs on walkin cooler no date marks.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Pressed wood bowls in use for salads, may not use as food contact item.not non absorbable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.at pizza prep area
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Spam held above cold well on prep top cooler. Must use within 4 hours or discard *Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed at 0 ppm must hand sanitize until dishmachine tests at 50 to 100ppm.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sausage patties previously frozen, found thawed in walkin with no date marks
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.boiled eggs unshelled in water no sate marking,in walkin cooler.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.observed open pkg of energy suppliment and other liquid medicine stored on ledge beside clean dish storage and over/beside prep area at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced ham repackaged frozen and then thawing in walkin,precooked sausage patties no date marks at prep area and walkin cooler. Observed various foods in steam table containers in walkin cooler. No date marks throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed open container of precooked hash browns in reachin freezer.Not protected from contamination
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.boiled eggs in walkin cooler
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Observed ice machine scoopstored on dusty surface.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham in portioned baggies in walkin cooler no dates.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.White powder,Spleda, in squirt bottles at wait station Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES, BLOCKED AT WAITSTATION BY BUCKET. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED/SHUT OFF AT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SINK AT HANDSINK AT PIZZA STATION
  • LIGHTS MISSING THE PROPER SHIELD, SLEEVE COATINGS OR COVERS AT WALKIN COOLER
  • NO MOP/SERVICE SINK INSTALLED/AVALIBALE AT ESTABLISHMENT MOPSINK AT BACK PORCH BAR AREA RMOVED. USING HANDSINK AT KITCHEN FOR MOPWATER DISPOSAL
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSED OTHER THAN HANDWASHING, HANDSINK FOR KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA BEING USED AS MOP SINK
  • Critical - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT HELD AT 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR ABOVE. FOODS ON OUTSIDE WELLS OF STEAM TABLE NOT AT 135 DEGREES F OR HOTTER. CORRECTED ON SITE. TURNED UP THERMOSTAT ON STEAM TABLE
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on non food contact exterior surfaces of slicer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed in use microwave with holes rusted through to outside of unit. approximately 1 inch square hole can see through unit to other side of kitchen. UNSAFE MICROWAVE RADIATION LEAKAGE HAZZARD. UNABLE TO CLEAN UNIT EFFECTIVELY. not nonabsorbable. not easily cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.spray sanitizer hanging over slicer and pointed toward ziplock bag storage. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed cook brak eggs cook and plate, then put on gloves without washing hands and handle toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.interior of microwave not sound, not easily cleanable. Interior of microwave rusted through to exterior. 2 holes approximately 1 inch in diameter open to exterior .
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed tray of plastic wrapped deli meats stored beside and under lip of open bowl of raw fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats repackaged onsite, no date marks, walkin cooler. no date marks throughout. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items , box of j cups stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed beans, meatballs, in walkin cooler no date marks throughout. Corrected On Site.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop stored on cardboard box ,not smooth easily cleanable non absorbable surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.plastic container with lid sealed and visible moisture inside at dish dry rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at pizza prep room.
1/20/2011Routine - 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.cheeses in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.mushrooms at pizza\prep table.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in container at tea prep area.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at cookline
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.dishwasher chlorine sanitizer found at 0ppm. must hand sanitize all utensils and dishware in 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is corrected .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop stored on cardboard box at at waitstation
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.plastic containers at dish dry racks wet nested
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food removedvfrom original package - held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sausage patties / portioned corn beef hash/in walkin cooler-observed no date marking throughout
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sliced bone in ham/boiled eggs/baked potato /chili/brown gravycooked ground beef-in walkin cooler -observed no date marking throughout
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sausage patties were in plastic container sitting on top of food in sandwich prep table top reachin - unit unable to cool food-not in the dropdown well -sitting on top of well items and enclosed in plastic storage container - found at 47 degreesF -well foods at 38 degreesF Corrected On Site. removed to walkin
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.-observed employee put palm of hand on cooked sausage patties in order to test temperature with hand Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.roast/cheese/potatoes in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin freezer ambient air at 45 degrees F
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.at waitstation
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.cracked chipped beverage glass stored in use rack at waitstation
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed dirty spoons stored in handsink at waitstation
2/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shell eggs on counter at grill Corrected On Site.will use tim
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handles of achin prep cooler
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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