MIDTOWN UPTOWN CAFE & CATERING Inspection – September 20, 2023

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dish washer go from dirty to cleans plates with no hand washing in between.

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand wash sink by dish washer. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator vacuum packaging smoked salmon to sell to customers. Operator does not have HACCP plan or variance. **Warning**

Warning

#7Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 3

#1Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Also wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#2Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over clean utensils.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods/cups and napkins floor.

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