OSCAR CAFE
710 W 20 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl with no handle inside plastic container with red beans. During the inspection employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, throughout the restaurant areas.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartments sink.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located by the back exit door.
- 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 cooked rice and beans held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 2 days before the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in all reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in all reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in all reach in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Standing in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags inside the standing freezer, located across the walk in cooler.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Observed employee washed pots without sanitation step. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maritza Quezada. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from a bottle water. Instructed operator to use cup covered with straw. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions, cases of raw shell eggs on walk in cooler floor. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees getting in the kitchen from the street and started cooking beef without washing hands. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **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 employees cracked raw shell eggs and touched clean utensils without changed her gloves. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees cut tomatoes, lettuce without wearing a gloves. Instructed operator regarding the bare hand contact with no AOP. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server picked up dirty plate from customers than touched clean dishes. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employees cut tomatoes, lettuce without wearing a gloves. Instructed operator regarding the bare hand contact with no AOP 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. Maritza Quezada. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
18
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.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container underneath of preparation table.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink soiled, walk in cooler covered fan.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair on three compartment sink.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork, beef thawing at room temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked beans (130°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. 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.
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Name employees Katia,Reina, Brenda, with more than 2 months of been hired.
- 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 cooked hot dogs, Moro, cooked beef, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator, without date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).