CULVERS OF SARASOTA - CATTLEMEN

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in their steam table: Melted butter (100F - Hot Holding); Cooked mushrooms (129F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Melted butter (100F - Hot Holding); Cooked mushrooms (129F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in contact with peanuts in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to-go cup lids not inverted in their drive through area. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee hat stored on top of the soda boxes in the back storage area. Operator removed the hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a line cook wearing multiple bracelets while cooking food. Operator had employee remove their bracelets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop on the custard section in standing 80 degree water.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the dry storage area beside the walk in cooler.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed their kitchen sanitizer buckets stored on their food prep tables.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in the cook line reach in freezer without covers.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched out the container and retested it at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Maria G 6/27/23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the inside of the ice machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed a build up of debris on the inside of the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag on top of the soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service food containers on the cook line not inverted. Operator flipped them over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cases of food in the cook line reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria G expired 6/27/23

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the inside of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing tile in the back left corner of the warewashing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rust build up on the back door ceiling vent.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk in cooler not marked. Operator placed food in a container armed employee food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops in standing water on the front line ice cream machine. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the front counter. Operator placed cloth in a bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/22. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Manager corrected during inspection by renewing license. 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 no vomit plan. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan. Corrective Action Taken

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 no employee reporting agreement. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Observed bathroom used by employees without covered receptacle.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/21.

Basic - Soda dispensing machine exterior soiled. Observed buildup of dried soda syrup on exterior of soda dispenser in drive through area.