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Licensee
Name: EAST LAKE CAFE License Number: SEA6208925
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 3430 EAST LAKE RD STE 3
PALM HARBOR, FL 34685

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 04/25/2017 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
36-57-4    Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
36-55-4    Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted. **Warning**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
24-27-4    Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Frying pan hanging under soap and paper towel dispenser **Warning**
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Mixing bowls **Warning**
24-06-4    Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Stored on dirty shelf above slicer **Warning**
40-06-4    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys in prep area **Warning**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan cover missing **Warning**
14-38-4    Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
05-09-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
14-67-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4    Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Reuse of egg creates for cooked bacon **Warning**
25-17-4    Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Lids and cups stored in dirty bus tub in beverage container **Warning**
14-06-4    Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Glassed stacked on shelf . Paint missing **Warning**
12A-07-4    High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Discussed proper hand washing with glove use with employee who then followed proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4    High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched hat. No hand wash discussed proper hand washing technique with employee and manager. Employee than properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-12-4    High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Butter packets reserved on table in dining room **Warning**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese butter in wait station 66, cream cheese 65 °F, block butter 56 °F, Discussed with operator about regarding storage of sliced cheese in container recessed in well. Cream cheese and butter not held on time. Discussed proper storage of TCS foods **Warning**
07-08-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food re-served to customers. Butter packets on tables for reuse - butter packets discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-4    High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in and reach in refrigerator **Warning**
01B-14-4    High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two eggs **Warning**
22-21-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Under lip of lid **Warning**
22-24-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Build up in nozzels **Warning**
22-05-4    Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Wait station **Warning**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
14-04-4    Intermediate - Microwave handle secured with duct tape **Warning**
22-16-4    Basic - Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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**
22-18-4    Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Above 3 comp sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish room area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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