OLD PACKING HOUSE CAFE
987 PACKING HOUSE RD, SARASOTA 34232
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
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 black build up on the inside of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook with a watch and bracelet on while prepping food. Operator had them remove them. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open. Operator closed the lids. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
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 black build up in the ice machine.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the cook line. Operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch items stored in the bar reach in cooler not labeled. Operator separated and labeled the product. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee prepping burgers with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops for seasoning. Operator disposed of bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoops inside seasoning and flour containers with the handles touching the food. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid and renewed license on site before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the standing reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the only certified food manager had expired on 10/10/21. Operator states he has another cfm but could not show proof. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
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 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black build up on the ceiling vents in the kitchen. Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned equipment stored on a soiled rack in the warewashing area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator replaced them with new boards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Operator had them rewashed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side reach in cooler: Chopped ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Observed on the server counter: Butter chips (70F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the ham and cheese had been in there for approximately 1 hr and turned down the cooler. Operator stated the butter had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
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 8/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).