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Licensee
Name: MOM'S KITCHEN License Number: SEA5700491
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 909 S HWY 441
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-5287

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 02/04/2019 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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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
36-37-4    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor tiles n kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
12A-04-5    High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean without washing hands. **Warning**
09-01-4    High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee sprinkle bacon bits on top of soup with bare hands. **Warning**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 48°F at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved product to different cooler to bring back into temperature. **Warning**
35A-05-4    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach behind 3 door reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach under dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 dry rodent droppings on top of water heater. Observed 13 dry rodent droppings under shelving next to hot water heater. Observed approximately 40 dry rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. observed 9 rodent droppings located behind chest freezer. Observed 33 dry rodent droppings located on cutting board stored on bakers rack in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
16-35-4    Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Observed no chlorine test kit at this location. **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/ Observed no Certified Food Manager present at time of inspection with more than 4 employees working. **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. Observed employees hired more than 60 days with no food safety training. **Warning**
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