INTERLACHEN, Putnam County

HOG WILD COUNTRY CAFE

888 CR 310, INTERLACHEN, FL 32148

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Sep 11, 2024
City
INTERLACHEN
County
Putnam
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-24-5

Detail 23136198

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler beef prepared 9/1 on shelf, per operator stored in cooler to show owner declining quality of meat. Operator labeled to not be sold to the public. Corrective Action Taken

35A-11-4

Detail 23136194

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bag of cat food present in dry storage area with multiple cats present around outdoor prep room. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23136191

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area has food debris on the blade.

31B-02-4

Detail 23136190

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser for the hand wash sink by the smoker.

02C-02-5

Detail 23136195

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler beef prepared 9/1 on shelf, per operator stored in cooler to show owner declining quality of meat. Operator labeled to not be sold to the public. Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 23136192

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee food handler training certificates are screenshot copies of certificates. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-49-4

Detail 23136193

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the front counter area reach in cooler, employee food over condiments for customers. Operator voluntarily discarded the employee food. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23136199

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked on top of each other. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 23136200

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over reach in freezer being used as a prep station. Discussed with operator.

25-05-4

Detail 23136197

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage prep area, single service straws in container on the floor. Employee relocated the straws. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23136196

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table opposite the cook line. Employee relocated the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Apr 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22810686

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At time of inspection chlorine dish machine sanitizer solution empty and dish machine at 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer and began priming the dish machine. At conclusion of inspection dish machine at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22810676

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly on the spray hose of the three compartment sink and one fly by the prep table by the rear exterior door. Operator attempted to kill and remove the flies. Corrective Action Taken

35A-11-4

Detail 22810679

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Water bowl at front of establishment and multiple stray cats around outdoor smoker area.

53A-05-6

Detail 22810677

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present and working with food with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager present by conclusion of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 22810678

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple food handler training certificates are photocopies and screenshots.

41-17-4

Detail 22810684

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the hand wash sink behind the front counter, peroxide spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22810680

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on the grill prep table and prep table closest the rear exterior door. Operator relocated all employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22810682

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf of the dry storage area clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22810687

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler opposite the grill has seperating door gaskets. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22810675

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22810685

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler opposite the grill and reach in freezer next to the grill door gaskets with mold like substance staining.

33-31-5

Detail 22810681

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded building equipment behind the prep shed.

21-08-4

Detail 22810683

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At time of inspection quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at 0ppm. Operator replaced the solution with chlorine to 100ppm and relocated the solution. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22546887

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator replaced sanitizer solution and primed machine to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22546881

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on hose by the outside bulk ice bin. Operator had employee replace the vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22546884

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Employee unstacked the containers. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22546882

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer on the main cook line has torn door gaskets.

35B-08-4

Detail 22546886

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape in shed over beverage bottles.

14-42-4

Detail 22546883

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter from the hood system. Employee replaced the hood filter. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22546885

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection, operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22546888

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution bucket stored on the floor by the hand wash sink. Operator relocated the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22207999

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over pork ribs. Person in charge began rearranging. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22208002

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler pork, steak, beef, beef, pasta at 44-46F. Person in charge states just had door open for delivery. Ambient temperature of unit 42F during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22208000

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb with black hose attached by ice machine.

51-16-7

Detail 22208004

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added prep area in storage shed. Shed does not have a hand wash sink. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22208003

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing labeling information on nuts for customer self service.

16-46-4

Detail 22208001

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several dishes in clean dishware area.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21843786

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 21843785

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insect land on coleslaw during inspection. Person in charge discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 21843782

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler pork, pork, beef at 44-50F. Person in charge provided invoice dated today, states had delivery and has had unit open. Ambient temperature at 43F during inspection. At front counter butter at 54F. Person in charge states have been out less than 4 hours, moved to unit holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21843784

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in front hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21843787

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed items in clean dish area wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 21843783

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several items with old labels in clean dish area. Repeat Violation

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21530614

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in the kitchen during inspection, also observed 4 flying insects in the external storage shed during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 21530616

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over corn in husk in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21530617

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches in glue trap to the left of reach in freezer in kitchen. Also, observed 2 live roaches in glue trap to the left of tall reach in at front line. Observed one live roach on the front counter by coffee machine, one on the ground at the front line. Observed approximately 9 live roaches in glue trap in office. One live roach on the floor in office. Observed approximately 5 live roaches in glue trap to the left of the reach in freezer in kitchen by dishmachine. Person in charge began discarding. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 21530612

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 100+ dead roaches in glue traps inside establishment. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21530610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with debris buildup. Person in charge states has been in contact with service to try to schedule cleaning.

16-46-4

Detail 21530613

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on clean dishware.

36-02-5

Detail 21530615

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in kitchen area. Also grease buildup under fryers.

21-12-4

Detail 21530611

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables, moved to sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21101281

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed in the Walk-in Cooler tray the following items that were Cooked the day before and were in the Walk-in Cooler cooling overnight at the following temperatures: Tray of Brisket 49F, Tray of Ribs 48, Container of Pork 48F. within 6 hours. ambient temperature of Walk-in Cooler 41F Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21101284

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies in kitchen and 4 flies in storage shed. Owner does have pest strips and changes daily, and has installed blue light, and has ordered a bug zapper. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21101286

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the Walk-in Cooler tray the following items that were Cooked the day before and were in the Walk-in Cooler cooling overnight at the following temperatures: Tray of Brisket 49F, Tray of Ribs 48, Container of Pork 48F. Ambient termperature of Walk-in Cooler 41F

41-10-4

Detail 21101279

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on clean ware rack. Manager removed and placed with other chemical bottles. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21101282

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened two days prior per manager with no date mark.

51-11-4

Detail 21101280

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in office. Manager secured Carbon Dioxide tanks Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21101283

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on cook line with no beard guard

38-07-4

Detail 21101285

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two light fixtures in kitchen over cook line and prep area with no light shield.

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 20939577

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle bun of sandwich while plating. Spoke to employee who washed hands and donned gloves. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20939583

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects in food storage shed.

08A-05-6

Detail 20939585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on cooked Turkey in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

28-16-4

Detail 20939576

High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Observed water around septic tanks at back of building. Observed bubbling in water next to tank. Person in charge states Tom Wall Plumbing came to assess the situation. Spoke to technician who stated establishment has a failed pump, have parts ordered to fix pump, will come out today to drain the tank. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20939579

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station butter at 72F. Person in charge will hold on time. In kitchen tomato 57F, item stored above fill line in make top. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20939588

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at steam table area 126F. Has been out for 1 hr per person in charge spoke to operator about holding item on time, will hold on time for 3 more hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-11-4

Detail 20939590

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed to go container with cat food by two chairs at front door.

31A-11-4

Detail 20939584

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop and pitcher stored in hand wash sink at front line. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 20939582

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees with training by unapproved provider.

12B-12-5

Detail 20939587

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage with no lid of straw stored on prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20939589

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in dressing cooler above items to be served to customers.

08B-42-4

Detail 20939581

Basic - Food stored outside. Wrapped potatoes stored on prep tables outside back door by smoker. Also observed containers of spices, piece of fat to season smoker. Person in charge states smokes potatoes, made operator aware that only bulk portions of meat are allowed in the smoker. Person in charge moved indoors. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20939586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup, shelves in walk in with grease buildup.

21-08-4

Detail 20939578

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm. Person in charge will utilize bleach until ecolab can service.

48-04-4

Detail 20939580

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20lb propane tank stored in food storage shed. Person in charge removed.