Vellos, 115 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VELLOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 115 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601
License #: 1103240
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Vellos, 115 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/21/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to gloves. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased to 196.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing cover.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by dish area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 54°. Iced.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen by mixer. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Shawn Sheppard 5/27/09 expired 5/27/14
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Listed on menu as triggerfish family Balistadae box says unicorn fish family Naso. **Admin Complaint**
6/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Nitrogen tank by back door. Empty removed from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce in walk-in cooler. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Replaced correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 60°. Mashed potatoes 59°. Blue cheese 60°. Cooked potatoes 55°. From 9 am. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese. Moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Soap dispenser at front counter hand wash sink over rolls. Moved rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Unaware of where strips are located for bar. Showed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Shawn Sheppard 5/27/09 expired 5/27/14
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer blocking.
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Listed on menu as triggerfish family Balistadae box says unicorn fish family Naso. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Just expired.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Large make table 50° or above at front counter. **Warning**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Placed in drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unit in kitchen by oven with drawers. Gasket on door part.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On blue cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 54°. Artichoke dip 54°. Cheese 57°. Cut lettuce 56°. Pasta 54°. Corrective action iced down table. Called maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reads 37° but all food at 54°.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at bar.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In stall in men's restroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 47° at server station. Disposed voluntarily. Large make table on cook line tomatoes 47°. Grits 48°. Pasta 49°. Corrective action Iced down or Moved to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage over ham. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At server station.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pork 107°. At 3:55. 107° at 4:40. Corrective action added ice.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cleaner and towels, at server station. Sink next to oven blocked by bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline reachin, wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter reachin, grits 47, hummus 47, ham 47, ground beef 47. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT MAINTAINS 41°. Repairman, Alachua AC, called.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp dated 5/21, chicken dated 5/21
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alfredo sauce, cheesecake, meat loaf, ribs, sausage, ham
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times bl0cked by container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit makeline in front area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface towel on romatoes.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up at frontline makeline.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture by dishmachine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in makeline in back roasted veggies over fill line 46 3 different ones all discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening sliced cheeses.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle all window cleaners not labeled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area under sink.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit makeline table. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used to wipe hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation turkey dated 12/18 discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in handsink area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation bottom of backdoor.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb mopsink y.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions upfront. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit small server refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head at bsr.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled front area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit server refrigerator half n half 48. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at y that goes to hose.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location utensils on knob of oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. New employees over 60 days.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit server refrigerator.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands only washed for 5 seconds Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed paper cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit 52 butter,potatoes 48.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening sliced meats.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go not inverted,cups and lids.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface of reach in.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour,sugar. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about VELLOS? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
VELLOS respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend VELLOS to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of VELLOS (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
SUBWAY SHANDSGainesville, FL
**•
POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN #128Gainesville, FL
****•
CHUNKYS CHICKEN N SUBSGainesville, FL
*****
PIESANO'S STONE FIRED PIZZAGainesville, FL
*****
QUALITY INN GAINESVILLEGainesville, FL
****
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

HARRYS OF GAINESVILLE
HAMPTON INN AND SUITES
HALF CORK'D
RELISH - BIG TASTY BURGERS
THE LUNCHBOX
ICHIBAN SUSHI DOWNTOWN
MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT
SLICES CONCESSION

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: