ELLA CAFE

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink for sanitizing until dishwasher machine is fixed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed loaves of bread in a garbage bag in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator stored properly in a food grade bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with a hose used to dump water from water purification device. Operator removed hose from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in coffee station area used to dump coffee and ice. Educated operator on proper hand wash sink procedures and sink is now only being used for handwashing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quaternary sanitizer. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen or at the coffee station. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed omelettes and frittatas used for Time as a Public Health Control without the proper written plan. Emailed operator proper written plan and paperwork was filled out at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling above coffee station not smooth or easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above coffee station with an accumulation of dust. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blue berry stored on top of on top of raw eggs in low boy cooler in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Observed in flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler, sliced cheese (44-47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding); brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in cooler to rapid cool. Observed. In flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water draining from water purifier into handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at coffer bar hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slime along interior creases. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from hand wash sink in coffee bar. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with table. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink. Employees used sink to discard waste coffee. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup in ice machine. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front linearea. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling at front line areas. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed baking soda removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. Warning