DAIRY QUEEN OF SEBRING

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of sliced tomatoes at 58F at the prep table, operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees cup on the shelf in dry storage area where the can food and single service items are, operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on while preparing orders.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in back of kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of pollock fish not covered in the reach in freezer, operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, underneath triple sink in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage area located behind the restaurant and not connected to main building 2 x 2 foot hole behind the electrical panel and 1x1 foot hole located by the dry storage shelves. Observed in the drive thru area underneath counter 6 inch by 6 inch hole in the wall near the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage upstairs and at blast freezer down stairs.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed Diet Coke. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) held on pans on ice with ice only touching bottom of pans. Unable to keep foods at 41F throughout the product. Foods out less than 4 hours, must discard by 300pm. Explained time as a public health control and gave paperwork via email. Operator will use time as a public health control or may look into acquiring a preptop cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open food and wearing watch.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 68F water on front counter. Operator sent all utensils back to dishwash . operator checked crock pot and plug was loose water changed utensils rehashed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. manager replaced in bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed hood filters not tight fitting and a 1-2 inch gap open between grease filters on hood system.

Basic - Condenser fan covers soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on walk-in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crockpot of water at 119F with in use utensils stored in water. Manager turned crock pot hotter emptied water added new. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed fry boats not inverted at fry station. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Manager put on schedule to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shaker of white salt with no common name. Manager labeled salt shaker. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) Observed these foods on cookline, on metal pans seated on ice. Ice not full enough to keep foods at 41F or colder. Operator states foods were put out on ice at 1000am must use or discard by 2pm. Offered operator option of time as a public health control. Provided form. Operator will re-evaluate ice versus Time as a method for these items. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used to scoop sugar at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. turned flow up Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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 over 200ppm on test strip.

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.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at ware washing area. Operator removed the wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer off the floor. Corrected On-Site