HARRIETTE'S WELCOME CENTER RESTAURANT

95710 OVERSEAS HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/27/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked oatmeal containers stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across reach in freezer at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee closed reach in cooler lid during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at. Ok line, employee discard solution and replaced with a new one. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for: Dilcia and Edgard.
Health Inspector (2025-01-27)
2025-01-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/13/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gravy containers stored on floor at walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at the entrance of the cook line. Also observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at coffee station.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups case stored on floor by office area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 cooked gravy containers not covered at walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 stewed tomatoes dented cans on rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee lid was open due a busy lunch. Employee closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Health Inspector (2024-08-13)
2024-08-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 3/28/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cook line . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler cutting boards soiled at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8641532
2024-03-28
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/27/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding);inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle maple syrup stored on floor at front counter. Also observed pickles plastic containers stored inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cook line . Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm);at cook line . Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and grits not labeled in prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (77F - Cooling) at 11:15 am. In walk in cooler, as per chef cooked pork was cooked at 8:00 am. Chef moved cooked pork to the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 corned beef and 2 pineapple cans dented on rack at prep area. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tuna salad container inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked pork container, in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); beef sausage (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at cook line next to flat grill. As per operator less than 4 hours. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler cutting boards soiled at cook line. 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 chicken salad (41F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. As per chef from previous day. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed all porpuse cleaner spray bottle not labeled with common name at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8536419
2024-03-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 10/25/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of raw onions stored on floor at pastry area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line, Also at the beverage station.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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 cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (42F - Cold Holding) dated on 10/16/2023 in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (42F - Cold Holding) dated on 10/16/2023 in shelves inside walk in cooler. Also chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee over 24 hours inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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. Provided form during inspection.
Food Inspector #8374817
2023-10-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).