HOMETOWN GRILL

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen being used for other things besides hand washing. Steel wool in sink. In server area hand washing sink shows signs of it being used as a dump sink. Tea/coffee stains.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food in a zip bag on prep table. Jalapeño Hummus, cheese, tortilla. Observed cook removing product and putting in cooler with other employee products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook cracking eggs and not washing hands when changing cook task

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed six broken/ cracked eggs on line next to flat top grill. Observed operator voluntarily throwing broken/cracked eggs out. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions, diced tomatoes and other food items not time stamped. Observed operator time mark all items and update form. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex window cleaner stored with bulk size tea bags at server station.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon milk not date marked. Coached operator on proper procedures.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed build up of lime in dish machine

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks across from deli reach in cooler not secured.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed coffee cup with spoon in it on top shelf above prep table next to flattop grill.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with debris build up around dry storage racks, dish machine, and other areas in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water on floor. Observed operator moving bottle water to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer in prep area

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on deli reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloths for use at flat top grill.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed French toast batter with raw eggs over lettuce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the batter to bottom of Display Cooler Unit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter at the service window and multiple food items next to flat grill. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint on her/his head. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved fryer oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reach in chest freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several dry good containers not labeled. Employee labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape use to fix handle of reach in cooler at end of cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep and work tables. Observed employees move beverages to lower shelves and way from food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint. Observed employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler at front of cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build-up of soil and food debris at back prep area floor.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers under prep table not inverted. Observed employee invert containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled wipe cloths at cooks area and prep area.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored over prep station. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers over cook line not inverted or protected. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site