T G I Friday Restaurant Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over wait station.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tonga on oven door. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. On make line. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler by make line. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry batter 54°F prepped approximately 11:00. manager said it was recovering from lunch rush and needed more ice. He refilled ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over salad dressing. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Lettuce 51°F and Tomatoes 55°F. Per operator lettuce was prepped yesterday and held on line for about an hour and a half. Observed operator place into walk-in cooler bringing temperature down to Lettuce 44°F and Tomatoes 45°F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.

Basic - Walk-in cooler and shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled onions 46° f, shrimp 48° f in cold drawers. Placed into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of drink machine .

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at bar hand wash sink .

Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair in restrooms . Under repair

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45° F, shrimp 43° F, bean patty 44° F. Out for less than 4 hours . Cooler repairmen on site .

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Wait station .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing .

High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 44°, and diced tomatoes at 43°F, added ice to unit. Now at 41° F. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs in walk in stored over case of butter in walk in cooler and beef over bean patties in reach in cooler on cook line . **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Objectionable odor in rest room . **Warning**

Basic - 2 Urinals not draining properly in men's room . **Warning**

Basic - Clean spoons stored in dirty container in wait station . **Warning**

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Basic - Objectionable odor in rest room . **Warning**

Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter mix 49° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**

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. Milk **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Food debris in sinks **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

High Priority - Observed bell pepper and lemon with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Manager discarded.

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. Milk. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna out of original packaging over frozen spinach in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef patty. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Employee on cookline rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

Basic - Clean plates stored on dirty shelf with debris on plates on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline observed blue cheese at 44. Spaghetti noodles at 47 and fettachini noodles at 45. Food out less than 4 hours. Manager placed in walk in freezer to cool down to temperature. Upon rechecking found observed blue cheese at 39Spaghetti noodles at 39 and fettachini noodles at 39 **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cornbread and beef patty.

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in whiskey brine in walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cookline.

Basic - Clean small bowl dishes not stored inverted or in a protected manner on shelving next to coffee machine in kitchen,

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by shop vacs in kitchen by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust.

Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers in kitchen above drink machine.

Basic - Employee apron hanging on shelving next to clean dishes in kitchen.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Milk in bar cooler at 49 degrees fahrenhiet.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Waitstation reach in cooler....Butter and milk at 47 degrees and cream cheese at 49 degrees fahrenhiet.

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

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk in bar cooler at 49 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop sale issued.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs and rice in end of cookline reach in cooler at 44 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out of temperature 4 hours. Due to lunch and opening door.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk and butter at 47 degrees and cream cheese at 49 degrees fahrenhiet in waitstation reach in cooler.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Waitstation reach in cooler, bar cooler.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food residue in handsink at cookline. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, change out gloves without washing hands. Observed applying layers of gloves and just removing top glove each time.

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

Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at 145 degrees fahrenhiet on dial. Should be reaching 160 degrees.

Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed at 0ppm.Corrected On Site. 300ppm

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bar. Observed at 100ppm. Corrected On Site.300ppm

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm at beverage station. Corrected On Site, 300ppm.

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

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Waitstation cooler.

Observed single-service items stored on floor. Hinged lid containers and portion cups in dry storage. Corrected On Site.

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

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed linguie at cookline pull drawer cooler at 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out 4 hours.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris in handsink preparation area. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation, 9/15/11.

Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Turned water off with hand. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

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

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Skillets on rack end of cookline. Repeat Violation, 9/15/11.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glassware at waitstation. Repeat Violation, 9/15/11.

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Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rib spray in unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, Ice cream in cooler behind bar. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Pans observed in basin on cookline. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed apply gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Observed walk in cooler gaskets with mold-like build-up.

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

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glassware at waitstation.

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

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Food Safey certifications however they are expired. January 2008 issued. Expired January 2011.

Violation: 14-37-1Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation, 9/14/10.

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. Liquid eggs in walk in cooler opened on Sundy. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/14/10.

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

Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on Sunday brunch menu. Repeat Violation, 9/14/10.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs observed at 48 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler behind grill. End. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables in end reach in cooler behind cookline at 48 degrees fahrenhiet.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at 48 degrees fahrenhiet in end reach in cooler behind cookline. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk, egg wash at 55 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out of temperature for 4 hours iced down. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed temperature of 48 degrees on foods in cooler with their thermometer reading 62 degrees fahrenhiet in unit.

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

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons and limes at bar. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed pieces of lettuce, tomatoes, and other food debris in basin of handsink in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation, 9/14/10.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation, 9/14/10.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Top of stove.

Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clear plastic containers Corrected On Site.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic glassware at bar observed wet stacked.

Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored on handsink behind bar.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in food preparation area by office.

Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.

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Critical - (A) a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method and Clostridium botulinum is identified as a microbiological hazard in the final packaged form shall ensure that there are at least two barriers in place to control the growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum.

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Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In hallway leading to employee restrooms in kitchen.

Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.

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

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, grill cook put clean gloves over dirty gloves.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Case of lemons in walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Case of marinade in dry storage.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cases of beer 0n floor in beer cooler.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. At 3 compartment sink in kitchen, tongs and shop vacuum attachment in sink. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. At bar, a straw in sink, a can of insecticide on sink and an unlabeled spray bottle hanging on side of sink. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dirty wiping clothe on sink at preparation area in kitchen. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Hose in sink in dishroom. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Repeat Violation.

Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. At bar hanging on handwash sink.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On mop curb shelf.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

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

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.

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

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dishroom had a hose in handwash sink. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 49 degrees in walkin cooler.

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

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons at waitress station.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Drain cover(s) missing.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

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

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.dishwash area.storage

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.in prep area storage

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. alfredo sauce 45 degrees

Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.

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

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.celery in walkin cooler

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bar area

Observed wall in disrepair.

Waste line missing at soda gun holster.in bar areaCorrected On Site.