THE EQUESTRIAN GRILL

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline touched shirt, face, personal phone with gloved hands, then continued to touch bags of food and grill steaks at the cookline. Manager instructed employee to wash hands during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Unwrapped ham stored directly on visibly soiled shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Cooked hamburger patty stored directly on visibly soiled shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager voluntarily discarded both during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing cooked sausage inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Raw shell egg stored on shelf above open box containing sticks of butter inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager removed eggs from cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Toilet leaking large amount of sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline washed gloved hands in handwash then continued to prepare food at cookline. Inspector explained proper handwashing and glove use to employees during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach and aerosol air freshener stored on shelf above cans of beans and box of dry pasta in rear storage room. Manager removed chemicals from shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at grey hose connection behind building.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unwrapped ham missing date on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the ham was opened two days prior and voluntarily discarded the ham. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted on prep table in storage area. Interior shelving of reach-in coolers at cookline soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large pan and bucket. Manager stated the employees utilize the sinks at the kitchen entrance and in prep room. Manager had employees unblock and set up handwash sink at cookline during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels missing at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. 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. Pan containing cooked sausage missing date on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the sausage was cooked two days prior and added proper date mark. Pan of beans missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager stated the beans were cooked two days prior and added proper date mark. Pan containing cooked beef missing date mark inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager stated the beef was cooked three days prior and added proper date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in freezers in storage area near back door.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor from toilet leaking sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several old labels stuck to metal pans throughout kitchen.

Basic - Toilet leaking. Toilet leaking large amounts of sewage onto the floor inside employee restroom in kitchen near cookline. Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall soiled in storage area above vegetable cooler. Floor soiled below equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

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. None available. Inspector provided manager with a list of approved providers during this inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: No change. Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In-use three-compartment sink chlorine 0PPM. Manager added bleach to sink 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and scooped ice without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloved hand and began preparing food at make-table near grill. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Medicine and/or toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on top of reach-in freezer in back storage room. Manager moved medicine during this inspection. Bottle of degreaser stored above single-use gloves on storage shelf in back room. Manager moved gloves to top shelf above chemicals during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice reheating in nonfood-grade bag in steam table near grill.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at server station: butter packets 44F-46F. Manager stated butter packets were stored inside cooler for three days and discarded them during this inspection. Inside make-table near kitchen entrance: ham 50F, Mozzarella 46F, Sausage 47F, Pizza sauce 48F. Manager stated all were stored inside unit overnight and discarded all during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at server station: butter packets 44F-46F. Stop sale issued. Manager stated butter packets were stored inside cooler for three days and discarded them during this inspection. Inside make-table near kitchen entrance: ham 50F, Mozzarella 46F, Sausage 47F, Pizza sauce 48F. Stop sale issued. Manager stated all were stored inside unit overnight and discarded all during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make-table near kitchen entrance heavily stained. Cutting board on prep table near mixer heavily stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink across from grill blocked by table. Manager moved table away from handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand sink near fountain machine. Coffee grounds dumped in hand sink behind front counter.

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. None available. Inspector provided manager with a list of approved providers during this inspection. Warning

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle used as scoop in yeast container. Manager removed from yeast container during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by fountain machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored on top of reach- in freezer in back storage room. Tools stored on top of microwave in back storage room near mixer. Manager removed tools from top of microwave. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from handle below grill. Manager moved to prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Storage container of yeast stored uncovered above reach-in freezer in back storage room. Manager covered with plastic wrap during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of soap dispenser near fountain machine. Manager placed wiping cloth inside sanitizer bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of yeast stored above reach-in freezer in back storage room missing label. Bin of flour in back storage room near mixer missing label. Manager added labels to both containers during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No Hot water available in the establishment (no hot water In three compartment sink, mop sink and hand sinks). Warning