MORTON'S CATERING

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket above 400 ppm quaternary. Chef corrected to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine. Chef had cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in employee bathroom. Chef corrected by adding. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed Alexander Chang and Esteban Godoy expired 5/9/23.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed blue cleaner in unlabeled spray bottle. New marked bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Observed missing drain cover under 2 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels in employee bathroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed egg and pickle buckets on floor in walkin cooler .

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Chef replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

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.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon over cooked chicken in Walkin Cooler . Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Chef agreements in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents in front of mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some old labels on plastic containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in Walkin Cooler stored over tortillas and relish. Chef corrected by having employee remove eggs from above. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup in ceiling vents in front of mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of potatoes stored on the floor in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some old labels still on stored cleaned plastic containers.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin freezer and cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents near mop sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 12/2019-12/2020.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans stacked together wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of potatoes stored on floor in Walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers in both coolers.