COTTAGE CAFE OF DIXIE INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing fully-cooked lasagna stored in-contact with pooled raw beef blood inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed the lasagna from the area during this inspection. 2. Raw beef stored on shelf directly above fully-cooked sausage inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the cooked sausage away from the raw beef during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. 1. Flat of raw shell eggs at cookline held at room temperature without time marking. Employee at cookline stated the eggs have been held using Time as a Public Health Control since 8:15am and added the proper time mark during this inspection. 2. Pan of cooked potatoes at cookline held at room temperature without time marking. Employee at cookline stated the potatoes have been held using Time as a Public Health Control for 30 minutes and added the proper time mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate provided by manager missing date of training and expiration date. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Manager provided 7 photocopies of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificates.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Section of ceiling missing above stairs in storage room.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near soda rack. Manager swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor below stairs in dry storage area soiled with food debris. 2. Floor behind equipment at cookline soiled with food debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin containing breading missing label in kitchen. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: 1. One pan of chicken salad with date mark of 8/12. 2. One pan of coleslaw with date mark of 8/12. Manager stated both items are made in kitchen.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline cracked raw shell eggs, then changed gloves without first washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificates missing trainer's CFPM certificate number. Manager completed filling out the certificate during this inspection.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Manager inverted the bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in freezer doors soiled with black substance in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Wrapped package containing raw ground sausage stored on wire shelf directly above container of mustard inside reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw ground sausage to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing stainless steel polish and open condiment cup filled with dish soap stored directly on top of box containing fountain soda syrup in corner of kitchen, near cookline. Manager removed chemicals from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two new employees working with food in kitchen without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front of reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink rusted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom of reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance soiled with food debris. 2. Gaskets on door of white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on door of reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink soiled with grease. 4. Area around nozzles on fountain machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server at front counter handled dirty dishes, washed hands for approximately three seconds, then proceeded to scoop ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One fly flying in server station.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection near back door on back-side of building.

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. No proof of food handler training for two employees. Two servers were present during the last inspection. Manager verified that the two employees have been employed for more than 60 days.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside bin of cooked potatoes at cookline. Employee removed bowl from potatoes during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster beside building sitting on gravel.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall above clean dish rack near cookline.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe below mop sink broken.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of frozen Mac n cheese thawing at room temperature on counter near cookline. Employee placed Mac n cheese back into a cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several pitchers containing sugar missing labels at front counter. Manager had an employee add proper labels during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen: stew (46F - Cooling overnight) Manager stated the stew was cooked the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Container of stew is date marked 01/09. Stew is cooling in a deep plastic container with sealed lid.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area of kitchen: stew (46F - Cooling overnight) Manager stated the stew was cooked the previous day, then placed into the cooler to cool. Container of stew is date marked 01/09. Manager stated the stew has been stored inside unit overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the server station from the dining area and scooped ice without washing hands. Inspector reviewed handwashing procedures with employee during this inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag containing raw shrimp stored directly on top of portions of pot roast in bags on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Plastic pan containing raw pork stored directly above plastic pan containing cooked sliced turkey on shelf inside walk-in freezer. Employee moved both raw items to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cookline: shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the cheese has been on the counter for approximately 30 minutes and placed the cheese back into the cooler to cool to 41F. Inspector provided TPHC documentation to manager during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pitcher containing sugar stored on shelf beside bottles containing hand soap and aerosol air freshener in server station. Employee placed sugar on top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling around electrical outlet above prep table in kitchen soiled with dust.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table beside open packages of bread near cookline. Employee removed drink cup from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored directly on top of cans of food in prep area of kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic containers on shelf above prep sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill soiled with grease.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: Cheesecake 47F, 47F, 46F. Cheesecake is date marked 8/15 and an employee confirmed they have been stored inside unit since 8/15. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the milk had been stored inside the unit overnight and had not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. Inside reach-in cooler drawer in kitchen below grill: diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the diced tomatoes have been stored inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from three-compartment sink: ham (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ham and hamburger meat has been stored inside unit since being delivered on Monday, 8/14. Stop sales issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Inside reach-in cooler near front counter: Cheesecake 47F, 47F, 46F. Cheesecake is date marked 8/15 and an employee confirmed they have been stored inside unit since 8/15. Stop sale issued. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler below grill: hamburger meat (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all were placed in cooler approximately two hours prior and placed into another cooler to cool to 41F. hamburger meat (47F - Cold Holding) Two pans of hamburger meat 47F. Employee stated it was stored in the cooler since two nights prior and discarded. Stop sale issued. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Inside reach-in cooler below grill: sausage 51F, cheese 40F, cheese 41F, diced tomatoes 39F, hamburger meat 40F, hamburger meat 39F, chicken 43F. Employee stated sausage was placed in cooler approximately two hours prior and placed in freezer to cool to 41F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: No change. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table next to kitchen hand washing sink. Green cutting board on prep table next to cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: No change. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board on prep table next to cook line cracked. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: No change. Time Extended

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's room bathroom door self closing device not working properly.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sign in both bathrooms

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on top surface of soda dispenser where nozzles screw on.

Basic - Observed Grease receptacle not on proper pad/or nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cups on floor in office on second floor.