CAPE HAZE TAVERN

Cape Haze Drive
Florida, 33946
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 10/29/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
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 ice machine shield with some black mold like substance. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing shield. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line with some food debris on it. Observed chef cleaning and sanitizing gaskets Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not in a protective container. Observed operator put coffee filters in a closed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some build up on can opener blade. Observed employee cleaning, and sanitizing can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #10705529
2024-10-29
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/11/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at prep area handwash sink.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side of water faucet inoperable at ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior of establishment hose bibb.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 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 buttermilk not date marked at prep area Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table.
  • 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 multiple food items not date marked kitchen Reach in Cooler.
Food Inspector #8874351
2024-09-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 4/19/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled behind soda nozzles at wait station.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 72F at wait station. Operator discarded the food item. **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 mashed potatoes 111F at steam table. Operator corrected the food item to a minimum of 165F or above at stove. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the employee and operator.
Food Inspector #8572846
2024-04-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/20/2023

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

Inspection Details:

  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: The establishment has not used any new tags. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: The establishment has not used any new tags. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Operator in the process of training employees. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8572696
2023-12-20
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 12/12/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
9
Basic
2
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handles. Operator removed the tongs above shelf to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at frontline and prep area handwash sinks. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat corn beef at Make Table. Operator removed the corn beef from underneath the raw ground beef above. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 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 milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided the form. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 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/. Executive Chef: Matthew Wilkinson. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation 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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
Food Inspector #8355134
2023-12-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 9 intermediate, 2 basic).