Tgi Friday's, 7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr, Estero, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TGI Friday's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr, Estero, FL 33928
License #: 4606046
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed personal cell phone placed above food prep surface on cook line. Phone removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar enterance.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cole slaw scoop with handle resting in food. Scoop Was removed while still present . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of "Casa Fiesta" jalapeo worth dented rims. Cans were removed from service for credit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon and shrimp in reach in cooler under grill at 45°F (both). Items were relocated to a working cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at bar. Tongs for lemon and lie wedges are missing from bar area.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Onions uncovered in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over washed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched apron and failed to change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In and under fryer units.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop dirty with sticky residue from sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Server station handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of food debris or dirt and condensation on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cookline coolers, esp under make table covers and bottom of cooler under drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime like substance on soda dispensing nozzles at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. pedal doesn't work well, hand sink across from ice machine
  • Observed old label stuck to food containers after cleaning. clean container on shelf in back area Corrected On Site. label removed
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. non-handled cup in drink ice at bar Corrected On Site.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, changed sanitizer container Corrected On Site. now 50-75 ppm
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on back area shelves
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. left of service line Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. across from ice machine
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. across from FACP panel
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site. discussed with employee
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. employee washed a floor mat in dishmachine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of cooked rice in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. front of cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers in cookline facing upwards Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing wiping cloth bucket, bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. men's bathroom main sink
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. large containers on shelf by back door, stacked wet
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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