The Food Dude

1731 Us Hwy 98, Lorida, FL 33857

Other

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2023

Score

High Risk

The Food Dude has been inspected three times since 2022. The Food Dude was last inspected on Jul 11, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 11, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed”, which has been cited two times.

The Food Dude's latest score of 33 falls below the Florida average of 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over brownies. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork no date mark.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Quaternary spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer for quaternary.

16-33-4

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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground around unit.

33-19-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed service opening. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over tomatoes. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Monday per operator not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator was educated and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty hot held at 90° for less than hour. Operator removed and reheated to 177. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-14-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in cooler. Operator placed thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Food Dude last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Food Dude on file is from Jul 11, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Food Dude?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Food Dude.

Has The Food Dude's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Food Dude have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Food Dude 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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