HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VENICE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the items were held outside of the cold holding unit for approximately 1 hour. The above food items were placed in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Tracie Medina ServSafe certification expired 10/16/2023.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of lemons and oranges stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the above food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the area surrounding the juice dispensing nozzles soiled with a black mold like substance.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bagels and muffins. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided the handwashing sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on the buffet line not individually wrapped. The operator removed the apples from the buffet line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemons, pancake mix, and juice in plastic containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the above food products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty containers in hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator stocked soap at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pancake mix stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance behind nozzles of the juice machine in the lobby.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges on floor in kitchen. Employee moved oranges. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed lack of ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in service area. Employee placed thermometer in refrigerator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins stored on floor in kitchen. Employee moved napkins. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed single serve butter and single serve cream cheese being held at 50°F in small self service refrigerator at buffet. Operator disposed of items. Operator will discontinue usage until unit is verified operational.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single serve butter and single serve cream cheese being held at 50°F in small self service refrigerator at buffet. Operator disposed of items. Operator will discontinue usage until unit is verified operational.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg omelettes being held at 112°F operator stated they had been cooked 40 minutes prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.sent operator all information on big 6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Educated operator and employee on hand washing protocol.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at juice machine with mold-like substance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket in front of hand sink. Operator moved mop bucket. 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 working employee lacking any proof of training having been hired over 60 days.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink. Operator relocated pump soap to hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self-service not wrapped.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on prep work table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed shields missing from lights in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in small self-service refrigerator at buffet.operator added thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or protected. Operator stored in plastic container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled cloth under juice machine.