The Lunchbox Sarasota

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food

Observed bowl used to scoop up flour and sugar in the kitchen area

Employee removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items

Observed employee phones and speakers stored next to food and food prep items on the prep table

Operator removed phone and speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture

Observed a missing hot water handle at the prep sink in the kitchen.

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster

Observed missing drain plug in the shared plaza dumpster

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation

Observed date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10

Operator disposed of foods. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale

nObserved date marked in the standing reach in coolers: Shredded cheese 8/7, Cooked chicken 8/10, Cheese spinach quiche 8/10

Operator disposed of foods.

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Observed on site vacuum sealed Gorgonzola cheese and and pre cooked and sliced Turkey and roast beef without an approved HACCP plan. nGave operator the necessary website to approve their written HACCP plan

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning