THE GETAWAY CAFE
7125 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34240
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Operator had the employe remove their watch. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 100ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed a in-use ice scoop stored in a rusted bucket between uses. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters and other single service items not stored covered/inverted. Operator covered/inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the reach in freezer not covered when not in use. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medical kit stored on top of boxes of soda at the bar. Operator removed the kit. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side make table: Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Operator had it placed above the fill line and stated it had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sharpies stored above sugar in the dry storage area. Operator removed the sharpies. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed no proof of food handler training for employees. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee stored next to food. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees glasses case stored with food product. Operator removed case. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. 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. In effect callback for this violation that is due on October 9th.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on ceiling tile vents in the dish-wash area, cook line, and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 Cobia and Mahi not properly removed from packaging after thawing. Mahi had label indicating and Cobia had a label on the original box. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the fan covers in the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield covering or non shattering materials for lights in the kitchen line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rusted fan covers with dust build up in the bar area. Observed fan covers with dust build up in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no way to measure chemical concentration for quaternary three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals stored in the chemical storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
20
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 dust/grease build up on ceiling tile vents in the dish-wash area, cook line, and dry storage area.
- 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 Cobia and Mahi not properly removed from packaging after thawing. Mahi had label indicating and Cobia had a label on the original box.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hair spray and purse stored above the reach in cooler.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. Operator put on a hat. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler Operator placed pickles on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the fan covers in the walk in freezer.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield covering or non shattering materials for lights in the kitchen line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of the pizza oven in the kitchen area with black food debris build up.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rusted fan covers with dust build up in the bar area. Observed fan covers with dust build up in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the drawer reach in cooler on the right side of the kitchen: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (48F - Cold Holding); Cobia (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that they had been stored there overnight. Operator set food aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the drawer reach in cooler on the right side of the kitchen: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Mahi (48F - Cold Holding); Cobia (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that they had been stored there overnight. Operator set food aside for disposal. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to beer dispensers and single service cups on the bar line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket. 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. Observed no written plan. Emailed operator a copy of a vomit clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza spatula with food debris build up stored above the pizza oven.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no way to measure chemical concentration for quaternary three compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. 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. Observed no proof of employee agreements. Emailed operator an employee agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals stored in the chemical storage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).