Wheelers Cafe, 13 S Monroe Avenue, Arcadia, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHEELERS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13 S Monroe Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266
License #: 2400252
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In several refrigerators.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **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. WIC has several RTE food products not date marked.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.( under fry equipment in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.( paper towel used to line bottom of bacon pan at grill area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( over grill area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( single service lids not inverted in waitress area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( tested dish machine at 0 ppm, instructed operator to prime sanitizer line, retested and received result of 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. ( ice dumped in hand sink at waitress area) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by plastic crate.( by dish machine) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( sanitize bucket in hand sink in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/14/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. No protection broken front on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. In reach in.
  • Basic - Can opener blade build up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Ear phones. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Holding deserts in dining room.
  • Basic - Toaster have accumulation of food debris.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving in kitchen. Paint chipping.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs stored over fruit salad.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Prep table rubbing alcohol **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish area blocked by buckets.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In dish area used as shelf. **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.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( shelf holding stainless steel pans in grill area)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( prep person ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( heavy cream temping at 80?F,manager voluntarily discarded)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. ( oven and grill cleaner hanging on hand sink in grill area)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( chemical spray bottle with food on shelf in prep room )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( used to fill up sanitize bucket)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. by cash register
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed chillu @98f unit off Corrected On Site. chef reheati g to 165f
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • UPON REINSPECTION NOT COMPLIED - LIGHT NOT SHIELD IN STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - UPON REINSPECTION NOT COMPLIED - REAR DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • CANNOT HOLD @ 115 DEGREES F IN STANLESS INSERT
  • Critical - FOOD NOT DATE MARKING IN COOLER
  • Critical - LADIES ROOM MISSING COVERED CONTAINTER
  • Critical - LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED ARIC AIR UNIT NOT HOLDING PHF BELOW 41 DEGREES F
  • Critical - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN BAKERY AREA UNCLEAN
  • Critical - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER UNCLEAN
  • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY AIR DRIED
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED - EXPIRED CARD
  • OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN IN STORAGE AREA
  • OBSERVED METAL BANDED BRUSH IN USE
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW SAUSAGE @ 53 DEGREES F IN ATRIC AIR UNIT
  • Critical - OBSERVED TUNA SALAD @ 50 DEGREES F IN ARTIC AIR UNIT
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS IN A COMMON WATER BATH
  • Critical - REAR DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING
  • UTENSIL HELD @ 99 DEGREES F IN CROCK POT
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system missing cleaning tag
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed greasr build up on hood system
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed on hood system
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. observed grease under kitchen line equipment. time extension
7/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.observed mens room not self closing
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed 4 locations in kitchen light unshielded
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood system missing cleaning tag
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed greasr build up on hood system
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed on hood system
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. observed a white cloth covering food
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. observed grease under kitchen line equipment
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chedder cheese 45 and pasta 45f in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed grd beef @ 45f inwalkin coolet
7/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. hws by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.prep room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. operator wip
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. fly bait inside kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/22/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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