COMFORT SUITES OCALA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Manager advised that employee took the exam earlier this week but has not received the results. Time Extended

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. Observed person in charge had no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee (Melissa) hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Manager advised that only one person works in the kitchen and they took the food manager exam but have not received the results. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with chemical bottle, scrub pad and soap inside sink. employee removed items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available during 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. Observed person in charge had no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee (Melissa) hired more than 60 days ago. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in air conditioner closet in the kitchen

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of cereal box and single served cups.

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed cigarette and lighter on prep area table next to syrup.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the coffee dispensing machine at self serve station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware forks and spoons with food contact surface upright in containers for public to access.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples in a tiered bowl for service, not wrapped/protected.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 57-63F. ALSO, scrambled eggs 52F. ALSO, sausage patties 52F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 57-63F. ALSO, scrambled eggs 52F. ALSO, sausage patties 52F. The doors had been open for loading and stocking. The doors were closed. Eggs and sausage were moved to the reach-in freezer. Packaged Canadian bacon was at 41F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed yellow spray chemical stored by packaged syrup. The spray was moved to the bottom rack. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed lack of a form. One was emailed. Printed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green scrubby stored in the hand wash sink. It was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Napkins were added. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed female staff working with food in the kitchen, over 60 days, no certificate.

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. Observed lack of verification.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of apples on the floor in dry storage.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the juice machine by the spouts, dried splash up. ALSO, dried residue at the coffee machine spouts.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the kitchen an objectionable odor by the hand wash sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of cups on the floor in dry storage.