THE LAKE HOUSE AT SABAL SPRINGS

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda fountain in server station.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomatoes in standup reach in cooler at end of cook's line prepped yesterday with no date mark. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged behind make table at end of cook's line.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights no shield over cook's line.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator stated will call call Waste Pro to rectify. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware in baskets across from cook's line with food contact surface up.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler make table on salad station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator cannot locate training for Jeff Clark. Only other food handler hired less than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler prepared yesterday no date marking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at make table by salad station and standup reach in cooler at end of cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator updated business license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin next to salad station in kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage on wall behind reach in cooler at end of cook's line.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a few hood filters missing above broiler oven on cook's line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on wall and broiler oven where hood filters are missing.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting inside mop sink not hung in a manner to dry.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed screws inside bin with rust on plastic bin surface.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in server station area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents over dishwasher area, salad prep area, and over dry storage shelves holding bottles of vinegar in hallway behind cook's line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack in hall behind cook's line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on lids for bulk Panko and flour bins.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler by salad station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing under standing water. Operator moved to reach in cooler . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade in back of kitchen soiled with dried food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by dishwasher with buildup of dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink sink wet nesting.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to white standup reach in cooler by salad station with buildup of food debris.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at salad station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator printed a copy and completed during inspection and will have all employees fill out by next inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid behind main bar next to hand washing sink.

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

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle in server side station is stripped for hot water and can not be turned on.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks behind main bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at salad station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled on counter by salad station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dishwasher with dust buildup.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed Pizza peel stored between Pizza oven and oven between uses. Operator removed from between equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs by hand washing sinks in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum to go containers not inverted by server station. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of sugar unlabeled on prep table next to the salad reach in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade on expo line with food buildup on blade.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on server station.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacles not covered in women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle to oven doors. Oper moved tongs to dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs by main bar hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum to go containers not inverted by server's station. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in women's bathroom.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar closest to keg refrigerator or server service station.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffees filters in server service station not inverted. Operator inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site