Panama Country Club Improves its Sanitary Rating

High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat cheese cake.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Maketable cooler at cookline.

In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatula at cookline in crevices of equipment. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hamburger press.

Clean glasses, plates, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on open air racks not protected.

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils not stored so that only handles are touched.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, public restrooms.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, employees restroom.

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

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR?#ontracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with certification, other employees scheduled for class on 9th of July.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11, 9/9/11.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0. Corrected On Site.- 200ppm

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, women's restroom. Corrected On Site.

Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Observed bleach sanitizer stored by food. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation, 9/9/11.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Homemade ranch. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in 2 door glass reach in cooler. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta made 3 days prior. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast stacked too high in top of maketable cooler and at 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Placed in ice bath in freezer.Observed at 41 degrees. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak at 57 and peppers and onions at 49 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler. They had them out at lunch. Placed in freezer to quickly bring down temperature.Observed at 42 degrees fahrenhiet.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in 2 door glass cooler, waitstation at 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Moved to other cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Homemade ranch dressing observed at 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2- Door glass reach in cooler observed above 41 degrees fahrenhiet. Butter at 45 degrees, ranch at 50 degrees, tarter at 47 degrees fahrenhiet. (Took temperature of tarter sauce just to get a reading on cooler temperature. Gauge in cooler is reading 47 degrees.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.-Small white board at bar.

Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at wiping cloths sanitizer bucket.

Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed at 10ppm. Corrected On Site.Corrected On Site.-Quat at 200ppm.

Critical - Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.-Observed way above 400ppm. Corrected On Site.-400ppm.Repeat Violation, 5/19/11.

Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Salad sliced beetsCorrected On Site.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Butter observed at 50 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler by ice machine.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 gallons of Milk in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler by ice machine. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk in cooler that was made there fresh. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in reach in cooler by ice machine observed at 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop Sale issued.

Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.

Critical - Observed apples not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper stored over ready to eat roast beef in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cottage cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw grouper in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Milk in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Grouper in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Coleslaw in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, kitchen.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in reach in cooler waitstation area. Repeat Violation, 11/4/10.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad on front line that came from separate reach in cooler observed at 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties in reach in cooler at 51 degrees fahrenhiet.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy whipping cream at 50 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed lobster base at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler.

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken breast cooked 2 hours prior and at 86 degrees fahrenhiet on front line. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two door top/bottom reach in cooler will not be used until working properly and can maintain 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below. All food items removed from units.

Critical - Observed an ice bin with no overhead protection behind bar.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands behind bar. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/4/10.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk red potatoes and onions.

Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving in dry storage area. Repeat Violation, 11/4/10.

Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Bar area. Water too hot with chemical sanitizer. Corrected On Site.

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits grill on cookline. Repeat Violation, 11/4/10.

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area behind bar.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked and broken tiles behind bar.

Observed hole in wall dry storage area.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Orange cleaner. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/4/10.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Stainless steel cleaner and grill cleaner and unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at grill area.

No copy of latest inspection report.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in reach in cooler.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Country steak in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pans of lettuce and tomatoes in reavh in cooler.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface in roll warmer drawers. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands. Observed cook touch ready to est foods with bare hands and then apply gloves without washing hands.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching ready to eat sandwich with bare hands. Corrected On Site.Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed particle board shelving in dry food storage area.

Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled behind bar.

Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. 5/20/10.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at soda beverage station at waitstation.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle at bar.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill edges.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on holder for can opener.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside of bulk sugar and flour containers.

Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils. Corrected On Site.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cookline.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust at cookline above food pick up window.

Wall not smooth and easily cleanable in dishmachine area. Sheet rock observed peeling.

Observed ceiling tiles with water spot damage at end of cookline.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at cookline.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils, bar sink. Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SugarCorrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Kitchen

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen and dishroom.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Waitress station. Corrected On Site.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. At bar.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shrimp over spinach in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.

Observed waste line passing through ice machine. At bar.

Plates by grill area not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.