Happy Hour Tavern, 8590 Se 441 Hwy, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HAPPY HOUR TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8590 Se 441 Hwy, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700628
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions box of raw sausage on floor on walkin cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.observed open large bucket of margarine stored on floor under / beside dirty dish rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed reverse osmosis installed in kitchen/preparea handsonk
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.no label pink cleaner on spray bottle at back area
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions, container of tea in walkin cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.racks in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meat sauce put on steam table not reheated to 165°F, steam table not able to heat to 165° F. put back on stove heat to 165° F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pan of raw beef over container of tea at walkin cooker
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed open aluminum SS pans at back storage not covered /inverted **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed package of hotdogs sitting on top of and touching package of raw bacon in reachin cooler at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At bar.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin cooler reading 30 degrees F actual 40 degrees F
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin cooler
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at bar handsink
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. incomple]eteno expiration dates. coreected onsite
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.boxes of papertowel and cups Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.raw wood shelves.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at bar hands
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.bacon over salads Raw chicken over single serve creaamersCorrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw meats over cans of beer in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.slow drain at handsink at bar
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at kitchen
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.at room temperature in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw pork container sitting on top of rte sour cream individual serve containers. Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed raw beef and pork and raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat potatoes and icev tea urns, and cannned and bottleed beer in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.beans on stove, Corrected On Site.reheat to 165 then hold at 135 or hotter.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed containers of raw beef stored on shelf over tea urns in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.one bottle of blue liquid one of pink liquid at back prep no label with common naame. Corrected On Site.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hotdogs in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed plastic bags of raw bacon,hotdogs ,deli turkey all in same pan stacked on top of each oter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw beef over tea urns. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on racks and bins containing clean utensils
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.unlabled spray bottle stored beside whole tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.at back storage Corrected On Site.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.bus pan of raw beef over tea urns in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of raw chicken on floor of walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.fish dipin walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pulled pork in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen /prep
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen /prep area
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.automatic spray dispenser for flying insects used in prep area Corrected On Site.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over ice tea urn in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.AT BAR
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.pork in walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dumping drinks in handsink at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at bar
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions at bar walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of steaks in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired.faucet in disrepair handle drips
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.at walkin at bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin floor.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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