110 W HICKPOOCHEE AVE, LaBelle, FL 33935
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door on the unisex bathroom not tightly closing.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor by the slicer in the kitchen.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no pro/e thermometer.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat bagged tortilla shells.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours in advance not date marked.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water inside make table on the cookline.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of frozen beef thawing on the compartment sink drain board.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop used in bulk rice bin to scoop rice the handle was in contact with the rice. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head down in the mop sink in the restroom.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared over 24 hours according to operator in reach in cooler, diced tomatoes, raw meat, rice, shrimp not date marked.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey/black mold like substance in ice bin interior.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed serving scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk working container of rice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers behind service counter on cookline.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager certificate expired 3-21-2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Operator states they are in the process of completing the online training, but no proof of at this time. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager certificate expired 3-21-2023. Warning
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine in kitchen. Warning
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed extra full Co2 tanks stored in dry storage not secured. Warning
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Warning
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed Ice scoop in contact with ice in the ice machine in the kitchen. Warning
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the slicer in the kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry, left in mop bucket near rear door in kitchen. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Can of WD 40 stored above slicer. Operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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. Emailed appropriate handouts Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit or strips on premises.
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. Emailed appropriate handouts Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used in bulk sugar bin. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over slicer Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by three compartment sink
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used as scoop in seasoning bin Repeat Violation
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves by cookline
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar bin
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.