ELLENTON CAFE
7044 US-301 N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen rusted.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed walk in cooler floor rusted.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaner stored next to canned goods. Owner moved floor cleaner. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Owner cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear kitchen hand sink blocked with bottle brush and scrubbing pad. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both kitchen hand sinks.Owner replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee missing proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
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 8/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with rubber bracelet on arm. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food pre employee with no beard guard. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right corner of rear exit door. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's public restroom. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of brown gravy not labeled in walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of tomato soup. Owner removed from shelf. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not sanitizing. 0ppm. Owner set up three part sink to sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack raw shell eggs then pick up squeeze bottle without washing hands. Manager told employee he then washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes load dirty dishes then proceed to touch clean dishes. Owner coached employee then he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods. Owner moved salmon to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand 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. Observed container of brown gravy prepared 8/20 not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed acoustical tiles still in place. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Owner working on written plan. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf across from dish machine. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exit door by kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed country fried steak and Philly beef steaks not covered in reach in freezer. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. 25ppm. Operator will call for service. Three part sink set up to sanitize dishes until machine is repaired. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter containing egg and milk out at 70F. Operator stated batter had only been out for 30 minutes. Placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with black build up on blade. Warning
- 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 no written plan in place. Inspector will email. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with no training employed over 60 days. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with pink and blue liquid in them. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee Gatorade and water bottle on food prep table. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled on food line.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed several bottles of medicine stored over food prep table with bread stored below shelf. Owner moved medicines. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Home taste corned beef hash on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cans from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food prep employee crack eggs then touch clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person doing dishes touch dirty dishes then touch clean dishes without washing hands.
- 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 some employees with no written employee plan in place.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with pink and blue liquid by cash register area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).