The Hitching Post, 17052 N Us Hwy 301, Citra, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE HITCHING POST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17052 N Us Hwy 301, Citra, FL 32113
License #: 5202152
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 8/7/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Pancake Mix, Diced Ham, and Shelled Eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice tea in waitress area. Corrected On Site.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle,and sanitize solution bucket . Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall near mop sink.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep. Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-In Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed hole in wall near mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, Creamers Milk, and Eggs, 47-51 Degrees F in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato, and Tuna Salads, Cottage Cheese, and Sausage 45-47 Degrees F in prep. cooler.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed faucet at handsink dripping HOT water continuously. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed faucet at triple sink, & hand sink dripping continuously.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, Whipped Butter, & Homemade Tarter Sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. (Tongs on bar of stove).
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. (Must Use Triple Sink Until Repair Is Made).
  • Critical. Observed cutting board encrusted with a brown residue and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed faucet at triple sink, & hand sink dripping continuously.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in kitchen area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors in kitchen area not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize buckets.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of CURRENT Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tarter Sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of small bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Tuna Salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter to ice machine has not been changed, inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 7/2/08. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in employee restroom lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed back doors not protected with working self-closers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in several locations. Kitchen Area.
  • Floor in kitchen area not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall in womens restroom Repeat Violation. and also in water heater room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Exit sign over front door not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed white extension cord in use for telephone base. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
1/15/2010Routine - 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. TURKEY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter to ice machine has EXPIRED. Dated 7/2/08.
  • Faucet/handle missing/broken at handsink in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toilet in mens bathroom, and employee restroom not clean.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue in employee restroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings near restrooms not protected with self-closing door.
  • Observed large hole in womens bathroom wall.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated over door near employee restroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/29/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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