Embers Wood Grill, 3545 Sw 34 St #a, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EMBERS WOOD GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3545 Sw 34 St #a, Gainesville, FL 32608-2776
License #: 1103009
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 4/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (Vents above ice machine)
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. (walk-in cooler shelves)
  • 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. (0 ppm. Manager found bulk container for sanitizer empty. Replaced with full container. - corrected to 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Lobster tail 47°f - manager iced product)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. (No QA test kit)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In corner under rea him **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 50, top of reachin
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Cream under shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler fans **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table cooler **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle holder. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over pork. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Mold-like buildup
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on storage rack next to dish machine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by crates, linen can, next to dish area. Corrected On Site. Moved.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handles.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quat. Triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of soda syrup, hallway.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Keys, cd player with scoop, over cutting boards.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Interior and exterior
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooling pasta covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed interior of oven soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheeses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reachin freezer chicken over bread,
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. cheese cakes
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. lime and mold-like
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. cold water faucet
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles gun at bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor in hard to reach areas of walkin/and main kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor trash cans of food,oil jug.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit cheese/cam cheese in back part of walkin 45. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name powdered sugar. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG IN STORE ROOM.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS ON STOVE HANDLE.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. CLEAN GLASSES STORED UNDER HWS.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect cutting tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on equipment handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory Men's handicap sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers by ice bucket.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable by server area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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