ARTICHOKE CATERING
11920 SARADRIENNE LANE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Chef changed blade during the visit. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust vent grids observed in the mop sink area. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Chef flipped single service items to proper inverted storage to avoid environmental contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid and Hot Shot household pesticides observed. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Time extended to allow Operator time to train all employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the mop room. One vent missing and two vents heavily soiled. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large ice buckets not stored inverted to allow to dry. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack on the old cook line. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal thermal cup and bottled water were stored on a shelf with spices and above a prep table. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with dough with no hair restraint. Chef directed employee to don a hat. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of the door to the large ice machine repaired with duct tape. Fan closest to the door in the walk-in cooler was leaking condensation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored in bread crumb bin with handle in contact with the product. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the back storage. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Five-gallon bucket of chicken broth was uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Salt and pepper on the old cook line was stored uncovered. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler were heavily soiled. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from the hand washing sink next to the reach-in cooler. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Five-gallon bucket of chicken broth was stored in a Home Depot (non-food grade) bucket in the walk-in cooler Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Twelve (12) small flying insects observed at the bar area. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner and adhesive caulk were stored on open wire shelving with sheet pans and cloth thermal catering bags. Oven cleaner was stored above a bus tub of spoons. Operator moved cleaner.. Spray cleaners were stored on the speed rack with bottled liquor at the bar. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade had build-up. Operator took to the dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seaweed salad and chicken wings not dated in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, stored above a prep table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. One severely rusted shelving unit in the walk-in cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas burnt and split. Items were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: large can opener and large mixer guard, upper part of attachment head Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at the two-compartment sink and in the dish area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24 Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed No certified food manager for establishment Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine. Educated operator on proper storage of ice buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bin of frozen ribs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in dry storage food equipment room missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Educated operator on protecting lightbulbs. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable shelving Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented/rust 12 oz can of cherries. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel containers stored near spices at cook line. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line closest to ice machine. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-service container with no handle observed stored in the brown rice..
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef secured tanks during the visit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator is utilizing manual warewashing procedures and had a new machine ordered.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved the drink. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee was cutting radishes while wearing a wristwatch.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease and debris on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.. Operator had employee sweep out enclosure during the visit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Ice buckets were stored on the floor and uninverted. Operator moved the buckets. Cambro containers were wet-nested above the three-compartment sink. Coffee filters were stored unprotected on top of the soda machine. Operator placed into a covered container. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing covers on cook line, mop sink area, wares storage area. Repeat from 8/18/22 and 3/16/22. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the large mounted can opener observed to have heavy build-up. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler had heavy build-up Holster for the soda gun had heavy build-up. Operator cleaned during the visit. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in the back of the delivery truck. Repeat from 8/18/2 and 3/16/23 Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Operator emptied the basin and refilled and added additional tablets. Solution then measured 200ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) (Quaternary 200ppm)
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice buckets were on the floor in front of the handwashing sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks (2)
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fresh garlic and oil mixture undated in the tall cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).