COOTER STEW CAFE

Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle unlabeled over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in storage area above ice tea maker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink inoperable by ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

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

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tilapia sealed in reduced oxygen packages with label indicating to be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager removed tilapia from packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 06-01-22 displayed in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed clean tongs and spatula stored on dry soiled cloths in front of grill at cook line. Employee discarded soiled cloths during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink shut off in storage room. Per manager hand wash sink hot water was leaking and was shut off until repair.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking into bucket under three compartment sink at kitchen area.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced American cheese in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch face with gloves and continued to operate in kitchen and bar area.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink behind normal HWS.

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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Properly stored during 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. Sun glasses in prep area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dining area.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced American cheese in walk-in cooler today 7-1-22 with opened date 6-23-22 that exceeded 7 days. Per the manager, cheese opened on the same date was being used on the cook line. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wait staff and Kitchen Staff. Repeat Violation