BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for employees hired over 60 days. Owner and Person in Charge both have manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Person in charge stated no employees that have been employed over 60 days have food handler training completed. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Person in Charge looking through paperwork and then put gloves on to serve sample without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At front counter in warmer observed, cheese sauce (123F - reheating one hour); cream cheese (116F - Reheating one hour). Person in Charge said sauce was hot holding but reheating in unit for one hour. Person in Charge turned warmer up during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at 500ppm. Person in Charge remade bucket and observed at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed no written clean up procedures available. Provided Person in Charge with handout during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice chute on soda machine with mold-like substance buildup. Person in Charge began cleaning chute during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed no proof of training for employees hired over 60 days. Owner and Person in Charge both have manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided Person in Charge with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large bulk container of salt with cup and no handle stored in salt. Person in Charge removed cup during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two co2 tanks not secured on left side of soda box stand. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice chute on soda machine with mold-like substance on exterior. Person in Charge began cleaning chute during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of salt on back shelf without label. Person in Charge labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site