MOUNTAIN COMFORTS COFFEE CAFE
3550 53 AVE W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under flat Establishment is open and operating at the time of inspection grill with rusted and pitted surface. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door from kitchen with out a self closer.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer not at minimum strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Observed out door refuse area with standing water at the time of this inspection. Operator stated that he has contacted the owner of the plaza several times regarding this issue. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked clean glasses with wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under flat top grill with rusted pitted surface. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door from kitchen without a self closer. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above stove with visible dust and grease. Warning
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment in hall across from bathrooms. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of pancake and egg mixture without a labels. Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed a raw wrapped ground beef burger in walk-in cooler on shelf in same container as sliced deli meats. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of black beans labeled 11/06. 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 sausage gravy prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with out a date mark. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up sign. E-mailed copy to owner. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in kitchen with visible dried food particles. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling sanitizer bucket at hand wash sink in waitstaff area. Educated operator on use of handwashing sink. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on menu without an identifier. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee without a signed employee health reporting agreement. Emailed copy of health reporting agreement. Operator had employee read and sign agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 33-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed standing water in refuse area, refuse area is not curbed or graded to drain. Operator does not own building and has spoken to owner of plaza on several occasions to correct this violation. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of cove molding missing next to walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep surface in waitstaff area. Owner removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in refuse area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has book and will administer test. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed one piece of missing cove next to walk in cooler
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water around shared dumpster. Owner of restaurant took pictures and is going to inform the owner of the building.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over closed containers of potatoes. Owner moved chicken wing to bottom shelf under potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Informed employee to use hand washing sink for washing. Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 prepared foods with no date markings in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in ice machine located in hostess station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored in boxes on the floor of the walk in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on doors to oven on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at hostess station placed upside down without wrapper next to coffee machine.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oatmeal and flour in bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed smoked salmon stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved smoked salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 broken eggs in reach in cooler. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (73F) held at room temperature on counter near cook line. Operator stated items were held at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed items from counter and placed into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy hot holding at 110F. Operator stated sausage gravy had been put on steam table at 7:30am. Operator removed sausage gravy from steam basin and placed on cook top. Sausage gravy heated to 154F. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pooled eggs (73F), shelled eggs, melted butter held at room temperature on counter near cook line. Operator stated items were held at room temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator removed items from counter and placed into reach in cooler. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).