UNCLE WEN SARASOTA INC
1100 N TUTTLE AVE #11
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan cover.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 with their handles in contact with food open containers of seasonings.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a tube of pain relief cream stored above the cook line make table. Operator removed the tube. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on their can opener.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator has washed a decent amount of the floor and is currently cleaning the rest. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator working with no hair restraint. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of soy sauce on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the oven door handle in the kitchen. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water on the rice table in the kitchen. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cabbage with white mold-like build up in the walk in cooler. Instructed operator to dispose of food. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the make table: Ambient shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the counters: Chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on the handles of the reach in coolers. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler and on the cook line. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floors under the prep line and cook line have a build up of grease and food debris. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce and food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a build up of food debris in multiple reach in coolers on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line make table: Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food had been in there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed food into the working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Instructed operator on the big 6 and gave him a handout to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).