HEARTS OF PALM CATERING

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to reach in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Flour scoop handle in contact with flour. Observed metal scoop inside flour container, manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white bucket with condensed milk being stored on the floor next to prep table across reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to reach in cooler. Provided manager with sign via email. Manager printed and displayed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container next to reach in cooler .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with dulce de leche being stored on the floor. Next to preparation table. Also observed plastic container with cooking oil next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at back of building area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with dark substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 reach in coolers soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar and flour not labeled next to preparation table . Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe reach in cooler with rusted shelves located across prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked pasta.operator placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Operator said it was cooked Sunday. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop, operator removed it.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the reach in cooler cutting board at the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened bottles stored inside the reach in freezer.operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a flour container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn near located across the prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a set of knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed knives immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in freezer's door is closing properly. Gasket need to be replaced.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back area cooler soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracks on the kitchen tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracks on the kitchen tiles. Time Extended