HILTON GARDEN INN FORT MYERS

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler near by cook-line; cooked chicken breast (51F - Cooling); cooked pasta (47F - Cooling). Per operator items prepared and stored in reach in cooler the day before inspection. In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to clean plates at cook-line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 10 pounds of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In Walk-in cooler; cooked pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds cooked pulled pork with date marked 9/12/24 that exceeds 7 days after preparation. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); 6 pounds of mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds of raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); 5 pounds of fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk-in cooler; raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (56F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. In Reach in cooler near by cook line; 4 pounds of cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of cooked chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); 2 pounds of raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of cooked quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); 3 pounds of raw mahi fish (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection. At buffet area chopped cantaloupe (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator cantaloupe placed at buffet 2 hours before inspection. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket stored over onion at prep area. Operator removed sanitizing bucket to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours time tracking log for buffet, but no written plan available. Provided operator time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In Walk-in cooler; 3 pounds of salmon commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. Warning

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 at cook line cracked raw shell eggs and pick up ready to eat lettuce. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Cook washed his hands and put on new gloves. Discarded lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw eggs with shell stored over cheeses. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 5 pounds cooked tomatoes vegetables soup with 02/01/24 date marked on it, not used within 7 days. Warning

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed fruits and yogurt plates on buffet area not protected by sneeze-guards. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked for 3 pounds of cut cantaloupe (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator cantaloupe has been out about 4 hours. Operator quickly removed and discarded. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored with single use articles at server station. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee dumped in handwashing sink at server station. Warning

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen has mold-like substances. Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 pounds mahi-mahi thawed without removing from vacuum package in reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored with clean whipping clothes at top of reach-in cooler next to cook line. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright at bar. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serving article at server station not stored inverted. Observed pizza boxes in dry storage not stored inverted and protected. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brittany Flemish 9/25/2016 Expired on 9/15/2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Manager obtained Certified Manager certification and resigned a few weeks ago. Current manager and new catering manager are currently enrolled in a class on 1/9/2023. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 3/25/2022 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Ice machine is better but still has a slight buildup of mold like substance Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Not secure Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was working with raw sausage, changed gloves and proceeded to prepare a customers meal without properly washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish room handled soiled dishes, then proceeded to put away clean dishes without properly washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter sitting on counter (74 F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded before stop sale was ordered. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brittany Flemish 9/25/2016 Expired on 9/15/2021 Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line was block with carts. Employee removed carts. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink for coffee. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Orange sauce prepared on Sunday, per operator was not date marked. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 3/25/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Repeat 3/25/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on charger plugged in next to clean glassware. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor in storage room. Bag in box soda on floor. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop laying in ice in the ice bin behind bar. Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chicken sandwiches prepared in kitchen served as grab in go not properly labeled. Warning