Tavares, Lake County

BUSTER TUBBS BAR AND GRILL

110 S NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, Tavares, FL 32778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
3 High Priority
Jan 19, 2023
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 10Total: 21

08A-20-5

Detail 21708164

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties stored over raw pork and shrimp in reach in cooler in back area. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21708166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dirty rice 112°, Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21708180

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner handing on hand sink in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

05-05-4

Detail 21708181

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. True standup reach in cooler in back area.

22-02-4

Detail 21708174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line

52-01-4

Detail 21708176

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Red Snapper is listed on Menu. Case listing is Snapper. Operator marked out the word Red on menus with Black sharpie marker. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21708167

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 21708170

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21708163

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21708172

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 21708171

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with a hard copy. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21708182

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 21708169

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in bulk flour. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21708177

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cooling units in back area and kitchen area.

51-11-4

Detail 21708178

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack.

50-09-4

Detail 21708179

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 21708173

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back area.

22-08-4

Detail 21708168

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave next to ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21708165

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of bulk flour and sugar

02D-01-5

Detail 21708162

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 21708175

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 21348891

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -In dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21348892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at handsink. -Handsink drain. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21339204

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken 59f. Over 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 21339202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 59f. Over 4 hours. Cut tomato 52f, Cheese 52f. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21339203

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 21339199

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 21339200

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -In dry storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 21339205

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in dry storage.

23-03-4

Detail 21339201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21339206

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at handsink. -Handsink drain.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 21104403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom in dining room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21104405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21104406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers/freezers soiled -accumulation of grease on fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 21104404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from underneath handles while in operation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

50-17-2

Detail 21103018

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21103016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes 48F, shredded cheese 51F, diced tomatoes 48F, ham 51F, turkey 46F all products less than 4 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21103025

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler stained Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21103017

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

32-04-4

Detail 21103020

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom in dining room Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21103019

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21103023

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on prep table next to soda station Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21103022

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21103021

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor underneath fryer Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21103026

Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of cans of ketchup and fryer shortening jug stored on the floor in dry storage area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21103015

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers/freezers soiled -accumulation of grease on fryer Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21103024

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in kitchen leaking from underneath handles while in operation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21103013

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -sleeves of plastic cups stored on the floor behind small bar in dining room Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21103014

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in triple sink/handwash sink area Warning

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

12A-27-4

Detail 20865104

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked shell eggs and continue cooking without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 20865099

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties not commercially packaged stored above potato in upright freezer.

03A-03-5

Detail 20865102

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Fresh shell eggs 64°F less than four on cook's grill cart. Cook moved eggs to reach in cooler for quick chill/rechecked 48F/ Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20865107

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage hot holding at 71°F less than four hours per cook. Reheated 171° . Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20865108

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20865109

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 20865110

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

22-20-5

Detail 20865101

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

32-02-4

Detail 20865100

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20865113

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's drink sitting on sandwich prep table.

13-07-4

Detail 20865105

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooking wearing bracelet while cooking.

13-04-4

Detail 20865115

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.

51-09-4

Detail 20865106

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has approximately 145 seats inside and outside , license for 75 seats. Seating change form provided.

08B-38-4

Detail 20865112

Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of sugar directly on floor, storage room. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20865103

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20865114

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Blue knives,spoon and fork by tea machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 20865111

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour under prep table not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-62-4

Detail 20318218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning./cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-06: Time Extended

Jul 1, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 20313036

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./raw chicken 49F-54F, queso in squeezed bottle 72F/more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 20313032

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw chicken 49F-54F, queso in squeezed bottle 72F, butter cup 54F, cooked beef 66F/all more than 4 hours, reach in coolers. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20313039

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

53A-01-7

Detail 20313034

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification./manager not present, certificate not available./manager Jason walked in at the end of the inspection with current manager certificate available. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20313042

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./soda cups.

35B-01-4

Detail 20313035

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 20313040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 20313037

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./on ice machine surface/ Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20313041

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar container scoop/storage room/ Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20313031

Basic - Light not functioning./cook line.

05-09-4

Detail 20313038

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./cook line reach in cooler.

21-08-4

Detail 20313033

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quat under 100ppm/ Corrected On-Site