BRADENTON, Manatee County

CALU COMFORT FOOD CORP

2119 63 AVE, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Dec 6, 2024
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 23403450

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/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23403446

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area, food slicer with dried food particles. Person in charge washed and sanitized slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23403451

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reaching cooler on cooks line beans, not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on December 4, 2024 and date mark accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23403449

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Person in charge removed watch and washed hands . Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23403447

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hair restraint and washed hands . Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23403445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over Fryers and grill filter soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23403448

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21993613

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 21993612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile near 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21993611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers next to gas range in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Time Extended

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21923389

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21923388

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile near 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21923390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers next to gas range in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21923387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over gas range and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21758692

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. I printed out a copy of clean up procedures and gave to Person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21758686

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21758689

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. I printed out a copy of health agreement procedures and gave to Person in charge. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21758688

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and Pork in Reach in cooler across from sandwich make station not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 2/5/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21758690

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile near 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21758687

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers next to gas range in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21758691

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over gas range and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 21514578

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food training for Maria.

02C-02-5

Detail 21514579

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beans, Cheese and Sliced Tomatoes not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 10/19/22. Educated Person in charge on date marking food. Person in charge date marked the 3 items 10/19/22. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21514577

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in main kitchen area across from range. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21061377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with dried food particles on surface. Employee cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21061376

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage ceiling tile near 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 21061378

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed both Reach in chest freezers ice buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20477622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); Cut ham (46°F - Cold Holding); Fried Onions (47°F - Cold Holding). Observed ambient of 48°. Operator turned unit down to get to 41°F or below. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20477623

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest Reach in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 20477624

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.