HERITAGE PALMS COUNTRY CLUB

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pull personal cell phone out of back pocket, scroll through, put back in pocket then put on clean vinyl gloves without washing hands. Spoke to Operator about proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 states employee files maintained in HR dept and HR unavailable at time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at end of cook line. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line no hair restraint preparing food item. Operator had employee put on hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of cook line. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior mop sink at back entrance of establishment.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Thomas Clifford, 01/10/2021.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. 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. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven at cookline.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at wait station.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler : coleslaw dressing (68F - Cold Holding); butter packets (71F - Cold Holding).

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar area as soiled, and interior of ice machine as soiled.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed gasket as torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 1 soiled soda gun nozzle in bar area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler: marinara (46F - Cold Holding); chili (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been open for an extended period due to morning prep. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun holster in front bar area. Operator directed employee to clean item. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fan guards and ceiling in the beer cooler. Operator cleaned area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and cooler on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents and walls in walk in cooler with keg lines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-17: Observed ceiling as still soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping style bags used to store bread in salad area. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 22 quarts marinara sauce in cooler at 50°F (cold holding) held overnight. Operator discarded item.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 22 quarts marinara sauce in cooler at 50°F (cold holding) held overnight. Operator discarded item. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle in bar area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line with grills. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in waitstaff reach in cooler. Operator discarded beverages. Corrected On-Site