Haystax Restaurant

2920 Kurt St, Eustis, FL 32726

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2023

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Haystax Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 9, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Haystax Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.

Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Eustis average 82, so Haystax Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside next AC unit with green hose attached.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer in dish area. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -In kitchen area

36-37-5

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

16-01-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door Walk-in cooler cracks in walls, see out side light.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door open at the time of inspection

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.

22-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Light in kitchen area. Light fixture in dish area.

36-62-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at entry to kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen area.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front and sides of all equipment in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to bag n box rack.

51-11-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potatoes, waffle batter. Operator determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.

13-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of crackers.

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep coolers.

22-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haystax Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haystax Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haystax Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Haystax Restaurant.

How does Haystax Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Eustis?

Haystax Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.

Has Haystax Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Haystax Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Haystax Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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