AVON PARK DINER

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on the hard shell eggs at room temperature, owner stated just put eggs out 15 minutes ago, owner time marked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink on cook line, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand wash sink on cook line without a splash guard exposed to a container of seasoning in food preparation area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed shelf on cook line that is not close grained wood.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door on the cook line, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in a container of flour in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked a raw shell eggs then handed a clean plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw pork the handle of the walk in cooler without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the walk in cooler handle Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Chef stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed the items in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs on time as a public health control stored on the cook line a room temperature with no time mark. Chef stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed a time mark on the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle and utensils stored in the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen on the back exit door of the kitchen torn. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowls of salad in reach in cooler without cover in on second shelve below desserts, operator covered. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves in between task without washing hands, educate on importance. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler raw pork and hot dogs stored over a strawberry banana glaze, operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler two flats of hard shell eggs stored on top of a container of sliced cucumbers, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed back of slicer on blade food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back of kitchen next to cans blocked by garbage can with no access to it, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the kitchen by the cans no paper towels, operator changed them out. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white bottle of bleach with no label in the dish room, operator put label on it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink in walk in cooler above mushrooms, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cook line, car keys, cell phone and a ring, operator had them moved to the proper place. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage cups in the front counter area wet-on the inside and outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer a case of chicken, a case of bread and a case of dumpling dough on floor, operator put on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in wait staff area with food preparation lights above have no shield cover.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the women's bathroom and no handwashing sign at the front hand washing sink by the registers in front area.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back screen door in back of kitchen torn and a gap underneath.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee and tea filters not properly covered in wait staff area, operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and spoons in the dish area not inverted, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at handwashing sink in back of kitchen by back door, turned on and water was draining on floor from the pipe, operator came over and tighten. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed foods stored on plastic storage bins in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated he paid license online and will recheck. Please call the help center for any information or help 850-487-1395. Operator paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at outdoor mopsink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at cookline with bucket on basin. Operator removed.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door of men's restroom no longer tight fitting. Unable to fully close.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage glasses wet nested.

Basic - Handwash sink at front counter not operational. Wait staff must use sinks in kitchen. May not utilize restroom sinks to wash hands in place of handsink at front counter. When leaving restroom hands must be washed again at nearest handsink.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observedccoffee/ tea filters stored open on top of coffee machine at front counter.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked bacon stored under unwashed mushrooms in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade storage bins used to store sugar and flour at dry storage area. Non food grade bins used to store foods in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed small trash cans on each stall with no cover, in woman's restroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored over clean dishes at warewash area. manager had employee move items to back area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dry storage area.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty pan and not inverted at ice machine. Manager had scoop and container sent through dishwash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed prewashed bagged lettuce stored under unwashed lettuce at walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe eye then touch clean plates to plate foods without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher eat then dip hands in bucket of soapy water rinse with dirty dish pre wash sprayer and return to handling clean dishes. Instead of washing hands in handsink. Manager instructed employee to wash hands in handsink. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork loin stored on top of box of potatoes in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods above 41F cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); deli meats (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding) in prep top cooler across from grill. Must use foods by 1pm or discard.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. And .No hot water

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area observed garbage can in front of sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chopped spinach thawing in handsink.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed dishwasher eating at dishwash area. Observed candies and snacks stored on shelf above clean dishes.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff dipping ice .

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with loose bangs plating toast..

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in dirty pan on ice machine. Ice bucket not inverted.

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher hand dry each dish with cloth towel.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unpeeled bananas stored on top of deli papers at prep area shelving.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sliced potatoes and shredded potatoes for home made hash and hash browns stored n counter and on shelf under grill. Manager states out less Han 45 minutes put back on cooler to reach 41F. home hash brown (56F - Cold Holding); shredded hash browns (62F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil buildup on ice scoop at once machine.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 bay.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container storing ice scoop not clean. Manager sent through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service lids stored on floor at dry storage.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice on walk-in cooler and frozen shrimp in walk-in freezer uncovered, not protected from possible above contamination. Stored washed unpeeled potatoes not protected. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic cups at wait station. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at wait station exposed to contaminants.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour container at dry storage area. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site