Chiefland, Levy County

GARDEN PATCH CAFE

116 RODGERS BLVD, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Jan 23, 2024
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
3

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 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22583247

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dry storage area of kitchen. One fly in customer dining area.

08A-02-6

Detail 22583249

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Packages of raw tuna stored on shelf above zip bag containing cooked krab and zip bag containing cooked shrimp in reach-in freezer in storage area. Employee placed cooked foods on the top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22583244

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two aerosol cans of spray paint stored on wire shelf above ketchup packets in dry storage area. Employee removed spray paint from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22583245

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of dish soap stored inside handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee removed dish soap bottle from handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22583251

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Zip bag containing ham missing date inside reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink. Employee stated the ham was sliced on 01/18 and added proper date mark. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22583250

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throat throughout kitchen soiled with food debris under and around equipment.

43-01-4

Detail 22583243

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping cot set up inside dry storage room in back of kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 22583246

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.

21-07-4

Detail 22583248

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen: chlorine 200+ppm. Employee dumped chlorine from bucket and refilled it using quaternary tablets. Then Quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22172749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored in pan above cooked ham in make-table. Manager moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 22172746

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Zip bag of corned beef inside reach-in cooler with date mark of 7/24.

41-10-4

Detail 22172743

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of "Easy Off" on counter beside espresso machine in kitchen. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf in kitchen above baking sheets. Both were removed during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22172744

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table in kitchen heavily stained.

23-03-4

Detail 22172747

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 22172748

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes of takeout containers on floor in manager's office. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22172745

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 21812557

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the dining room and scooped ice without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21812556

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of paint and bottle of dish soap stored on shelf with mojo sauce on bottom shelf of storage rack in dry storage area. Manager removed mojo sauce from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21812554

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. One employee missing training. Manager stated employee has been employed for more than 60 days.

14-69-4

Detail 21812558

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near office.

25-05-4

Detail 21812555

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-use cookie bags stored on bottom shelf of personal item storage rack below drinks and electronics. Manager moved the cookie bags to another shelf away from personal items during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21812553

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use takeout containers stored uninverted on table in back dry storage area. Manager inverted the containers during this inspection. Corrected On-Site