Avon Park, Highlands County

AVON PARK BBQ COMPANY

3 S LAKE AVE, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 11, 2024
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-02-4

Detail 22796448

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's restroom door left open and mens restroom not fully closed.

24-17-4

Detail 22796447

Basic - Observed ice cream scoops drying on surface covered by damp cloth. Scoops in contact with cloth. Food stains observed on cloth. All cleaned and sanitized equipment must air dry. Cloth is not an approved surface. All surfaces must be smooth non absorbing and easily cleanable. Operator placed scoops back to wash at 3 bay.

32-17-4

Detail 22796446

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closure on both bathrooms not properly functioning and doors not self closing.

02D-01-5

Detail 22796449

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chopped peanuts on container with no common name label.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22544658

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: At callback no proof available that employees had been informed of responsibility to report illness. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22544659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observedvloose insulation within the AC vent at kitchen. Observed ceiling vents with visible black residue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22544657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: At inspection 12/20/23 3 employees Tina Barkey Logan Childress Alena Medrano hired in March 2023 with no proof of food safety training. Admin Complaint

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 22363767

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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22363768

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated that CFM certificates at this location were for former employees. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22363776

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22363765

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. Operator has been employed for 6 months and has not received food safety training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22363773

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. Inspector provided form via email. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22363766

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observedvloose insulation within the AC vent at kitchen. Observed ceiling vents with visible black residue. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22363772

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22363771

Basic - No working mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink at back of establishment with drain line broken and no longer attached. Operator states they dump mop water down storm drain at back of property. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22363775

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic spoons stored in open weave wire basket at customer area on top of ice cream display cooler Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22363774

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cookline area. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22363770

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bananas stored over ready to eat pumpkin pie in reach in cooler. Warning

23-01-4

Detail 22363764

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed drip tray of unused drink dispenser soiled with old syrup. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22363769

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in empty mop bucket. Warning

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-42-4

Detail 21850180

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed test strip turned black and back white. Over 200+ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: At callback 3/10/23 observed test strip turned black when dipped into sanitizer in 3 bay sink. Admin Complaint

28-13-5

Detail 21850179

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed employee stated mop water is dumped into storm water runoff drain out back of building. Mop water must be discharged into compliant sewage system only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: At callback 3/10/23 observed no water to mop sink outside back door and bottom broken out of mopsink basin. No mop-sink available at establishment.. Observed mop bucket in alleyway. Operator states mop water is dumped outside. Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 21850178

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 21850177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed old broken basin mopsink outside back door area. Not useable. No hot water no cold water not plumbed to septic, basin has hole in bottom ,drain pipe full of sand. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: At callback 3/10/23 observed no water to mop sink outside back door and bottom broken out of mopsink basin. No mop-sink available at establishment.. Observed mop bucket in alleyway. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21850175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on blender stand at back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: At callback 3/10/23 observed food debris on prep table legs holding blender. Admin Complaint

36-27-5

Detail 21850176

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food splatter on wall at back prep area beside blender stand. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: At callback 3/10/23 observed food debris splash on wall beside blender. Debris was removed when inspector wiped with alcohol swab. Admin Complaint

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 21685096

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed test strip turned black and back white. Over 200+ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

28-13-5

Detail 21685094

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed employee stated mop water is dumped into storm water runoff drain out back of building. Mop water must be discharged into compliant sewage system only. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21685093

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 open can of processed strawberry topping in reachin cooler with no date mark. Operator states opened on Saturday, date marked item. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21685099

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at 3 bay blocked by large garbage can. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21685092

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21685097

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed old broken basin mopsink outside back door area. Not useable. No hot water no cold water not plumbed to septic, basin has hole in bottom ,drain pipe full of sand. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21685098

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on blender stand at back prep area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21685095

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food splatter on wall at back prep area beside blender stand. Warning

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-10-4

Detail 21541539

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of sanitizing requirements. Unaware of how to test sanitizer. Inspector advised. Using quaternary ammonium with no test strips switched to bleach, had bleach test strips on hand. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At callback food manager unaware of the correct ppm for bleach sanitizer. Was given information by inspector. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21541538

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Remodel complete. Establishment has changed from Bar bQue to ice cream parlor. Sinks have changed use and equipment has been removed and new equipment added. Cookline equipment is still on place. Cotton candy maker and waffle cooking equipment added ice cream cases added with dipperwell added but not hooked up to water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Admin Complaint

32-02-4

Detail 21541540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At callback bathroom doors no fully self closing . Doors ajar.. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 21541537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at front Line handsink . - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: At front counter handsink no handwash sign posted.sign Admin Complaint

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 21324403

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed workers go from outside working area and put gloves on to scoop ice cream and handle cones without washing hands before gloves are put on.

03A-02-5

Detail 21324410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix contains eggs stored at room temperature. Found at 55FTime as a public health control not in place. Provided form and advisement at inspection via email. Employee will cook remaining batter by 4pm or discard.

41-10-4

Detail 21324396

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide spray stored beside single service pans and clean linens at shake mix area.

53A-10-4

Detail 21324401

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of sanitizing requirements. Unaware of how to test sanitizer. Inspector advised. Using quaternary ammonium with no test strips switched to bleach, had bleach test strips on hand.

22-02-4

Detail 21324404

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21324407

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handsink at front line used to store buckets of water for scoops.. back handsink used to store empty sanitizer buckets.

51-16-7

Detail 21324398

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Remodel complete. Establishment has changed from Bar bQue to ice cream parlor. Sinks have changed use and equipment has been removed and new equipment added. Cookline equipment is still on place. Cotton candy maker and waffle cooking equipment added ice cream cases added with dipperwell added but not hooked up to water.

53B-01-5

Detail 21324405

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.

31B-05-4

Detail 21324400

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.at frontline handsink

16-43-4

Detail 21324395

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Unaware of how to test sanitizer. Inspector advised. Using quaternary ammonium with no test strips switched to bleach, had bleach test strips on hand.

32-02-4

Detail 21324412

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

12B-02-4

Detail 21324408

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist off bottles , employees personal drinks stored in reach in cooler with toppings for ice cream.

13-07-4

Detail 21324397

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed manager with watch scooping ice cream.

36-73-4

Detail 21324409

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Floor through out establishment sticky as evidenced by shoes sticking to floor as you walk.

10-07-4

Detail 21324402

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employees rinsing ice cream scoops on cup of standing water in sink that was assigned on original plans as handsink.

10-03-4

Detail 21324406

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell not hooked up to water. Observed old food and soiled scoop stored in empty well.

31B-04-4

Detail 21324411

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at front Line handsink .

25-02-4

Detail 21324399

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21324383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At call back establishment does not have the correct test strips. Using Quaternary Amonia only have test strips for chlorine. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 21324381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed operator changing out equipment for ice cream vending. Changing menus and equipment. Operator has been advised and will submit the plan. Currently in process of remodel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At callback store has changed from barb que to ice cream parlor only. No remodel plan has been submitted. Change of use of handsinks and coolers have been added for ice cream some equipment removed. Cookline still on place but not on operation. Added waffle makers, cotton candy machine added ice cream coolers and dipperwell. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 21324382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: At callback stoves no longer being used but have not cleaned the soiled vents on ceiling or hood. Admin Complaint

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 21134862

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

51-16-7

Detail 21134863

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed operator changing out equipment for ice cream vending. Changing menus and equipment. Operator has been advised and will submit the plan. Currently in process of remodel. Warning

22-38-5

Detail 21134859

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Must obtain approved sanitizer before reopening. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21134861

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water plumbed to handsink at counter. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21134864

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21134865

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 21134860

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils stored hanging over 3 bay exposed to splash. Warning