Gators Den Sports Grill Improves its Sanitary Rating
4210 NW 97 Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. (Ceiling vents in prep area have dust accumulation. Wall above reach-in cooler on the cook line has dust accumulation) **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal pans stacked wet on storage shelf) **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (The upper interior panel is soiled - the manager cleaned the microwave) **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. (In cook line reach-in cooler)
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around soda nozzles soiled) **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (The fan cover is soiled in the cook line reach-in cooler on the dish area side of the line - the manager cleaned the fan cover) **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. (In the prep area of the kitchen above the 2 compartment prep sink)
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet on storage shelf in the dish area)
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (On the server line along the wall near the drink station) **Repeat Violation**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Missing in the dish area - manager posted a hand wash sign) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. (Disinfectant angling on handle of the mixer - employee moved away from prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around soda nozzles soiled) **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. (Manager had dish washer clean) **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Gasket on cook line reach-in cooler torn) **Warning** (At Callback: manager has to order replacement gaskets)
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Pan stored in flour bin - employee removed) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. (Case of fresh eggs - employee placed on shelf) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. (On the cook line, in the prep area on top of oven, and in the dish area on the storage shelf - all drinks were discarded) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (In the prep area of kitchen and on the floor in the drink station area) **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Sign missing at hand wash sink on cook line, sink in the prep area, and the sink on the server line - manager printed 3 signs and posted) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Gasket on cook line reach-in cooler torn) **Warning**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (Can of artichokes dented along the seal - manager removed form rotation to return for credit) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. (Approximately 5 small flies in the prep area where there is standing water. Approximately 15-20 small flies in the drink station area on the server line) **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (Reuben balls in reach-in cooler drawer @ 50°f. Product held in unit overnight. The drawer wasn't completely closed. - manager had employee discard) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Reach-in cooler drawer soiled along front edge of each drawer) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Styrofoam cup used in flour bin) **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. (Hood filters over char-grill)
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. (In kitchen prep area)
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (Interior upper panel soiled)
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Missing at hand wash sink at end of cook line and at hand wash sink in prep area of kitchen)
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. (On wall along edge of stainless steel hood system)
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Area around soda nozzles soiled)
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Inside reach-in cooler drawer unit soiled)
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Fish thawing in vacuum bags at 36°. Opened bags. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. At mop splitter on wrong side. Moved to hose side from chemical side. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms in restaurant confirmed as used by employees.
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Glasses cooler at end of bar.
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Appetizer. Breaded ball. Wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Moist towelettes in same container with crackers. Moved crackers. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar. Diffuser part inside.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Two bar restroom.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo bowls and utensils.
Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer batter 67°. Iced.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Degreaser bottle. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In hall way on diffuser plate. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Underside.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Washed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Half and half.
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. On inside diffuser at bar.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Squash, zucchini
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar area: soda nozzle holder
Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bar area. Chemical near nuts
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wings 45-46 in walkin cooler since last night.
Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. shelving in front of it Corrected On Site.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near triple sink
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups, chili Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 46, bleu cheese 46-51, housemade caesar dressing 45, top of reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cereal
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. onion soupl Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. rear of kitchen
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaner by bread. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No professional hygiene provided. bartender didnot know which sink was the handsink
Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Critical - Toxic items properly stored
Violation: 14-30-1Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop
Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. avocado mayo dated 4-26. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk, cream, sour cream
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cream soup, chili, onion soup
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in walik cooler, spinach dip 44, chicken 44, beans 44,pasta 44, fish 44, potatos 44, milk 47, sour cream 45, wings 44, beef 46, deli meats 45, prime rib 46.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, sour cream 54 in top; beans 44, spinach dip 44, mashed potatos 44, rice 50 in bottom
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw eggs over beef in walkin cooler. raw beef over seafood in cookline reachin
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. ice machine filters dated 12-09
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop
Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. hallway
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. near triple sink
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. near triple sink
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans cream coconut.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening sced meats.
Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor sauces and potatoe in walkin.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
Observed water draining onto floor surface reachin cooler.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by glasses
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in server area.
Observed personal care item stored with food book on toothpicks.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.BREADS and APPLES.
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BREAKFAST AREA.
Critical - Observed undrained ice being scooped for drinks.BREAKFAST BAR.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Corrected On Site.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
Light not functioning hood light hanging
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit two door true
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers by dishmachine.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat for dressings using souffle cup
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface fan guard walkin
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
Observed single-service items stored on floor.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at hand sink in kitchen
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions at coffee machine also by steamers .
Wet mop not hung to dry.