Pelican Cafe, 612 N Federal Hwy, Lake Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PELICAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 612 N Federal Hwy, Lake Park, FL 33403
License #: 6005434
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Manager removed can opener and ran through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by big fan. Owner moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep station
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside that has no cover. Large vat of beef sauce being made outside with a propane tank.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knife bucket in kitchen soiled **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In the freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Big fan in front of hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of ice
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient air 52° Reachin cooler flip top. Advised operatr to remove all Tcs foods form unit.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife, spatula
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen Reachin cooler flip top
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm bucket
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 48°, tuna salad 48°line Reachin cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Burger over Cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Back door
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs, sausage, shrimp, turkey, sauces, soups: in Walkin cooler
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALKIN FAN GRATE
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.KITCHEN. 2CONTAINERS
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.STAINS ON OUTSIDES OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.WALKIN THERMOMETER READING 58°. Ambient 43°
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.DISHMACHINE
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.CUT DELI MEAT
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.KITCHEN PREPERATION AREAS
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.GOBLET IN HANDWASH SINK SIDE PREPERATION AREA
  • Observed open dumpster lid.LID BENT
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.2 pkgs Veal Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER OPEN CONTAINER OF SHRIMP WALKIN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.SLICED DELI MEAT
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. men's restroom and woman's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. thawing packaged meat. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over seafood - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200 ppm - sanitizer bucket .
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. women's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. preping unit at 55-56 degrees F . service call advised . relocate PHF until unit is able to maintain 41 degrees F or below.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. women's restroom .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by floor fan - kitchen .
  • Observed residue build-up on undersurface of soda nozzles housing .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple cambro containers - walkin cooler
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by floor fan.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stovetop .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes/carrots - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food debris - kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. luncheon meat bodies - walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef - walkin cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. soda nozzles housing - wait station .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200ppm - sanitizer bucket .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple cambro containers - walkin cooler .
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced luncheon meats - walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. luncheon meat bodies - walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. see # 4 This violation must be corrected by : 9/7/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. preping unit at 55-56 degrees F. SERVICE CALL ADVISED . RELOCATE PHF TO WALKIN COOLER . This violation must be corrected by : 9/7/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken with luncheon meats.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on undersurface of soda nozzles' housing .
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. bar area.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 9/7/10. (11/2/10).
9/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large vat of boulanaise - walkin cooler. advised chillstix/shallow containers/ice baths .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over seafood/beef - walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple containers - WIC.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIF.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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