V W Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2024
58
Score
Going back to 2022, V W Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
V W Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Wellington average of 71. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected; triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected; triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach running along the side of oven near cook line. 5 live roaches crawling under oven between fryer on cook line and triple sink. 8 live roaches crawling behind on the wall and under flip top cooler unit beside prep table; across from fryer. 2 live roaches under prep counter on shelf among containers of sauces; 1 crawling on empty container stored among sauces. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 4 live roaches crawling behind flip top cooler unit beside prep table; across from fryer. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Same. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches between flip top cooler unit and wall beside prep table; across from fryer. 1 dead roach under hand wash sink across from double door reach in freezer. 1 dead roach on under prep counter on shelf among containers of sauces. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 dead roach under hand wash sink across from double door stainless steel reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
58
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers salmon undercooked (not cooked to 145F for 15 seconds). No proof of parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked to a minimum of 145F for 15 seconds. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No parasite destruction documents provided for salmon. Same. **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: Raw sandwich beef steak stored over ready to eat Krab none of these items were commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: At reach in freezer: Open box of raw sandwich beef steak stored over ready to eat breads. Operator stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On rolling trays near reach in freezer: meat loaf (59F - Cold Holding) As per operator removed from reach in freezer 3 hrs ago. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to the walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top reach in cooler unit: cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pasteurized eggs (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, held overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: At flip top reach in cooler unit: whipped raw shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); As per operator, held placed in cooler 2 hours prior. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vaccum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink. Advised operator to provide. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Emailed to operator yesterday, poster still not posted. Repeat **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store funnel and bowls. Operator removed items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Coffee dumped in hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Emailed to operator yesterday. This was still not done. Repeat. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of flip top cooler unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead cockroaches next to mop sink near dishwasher. 2 cockroaches in lower cupboard at front counter beverage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: 3 dead roaches under dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Same. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
32
Sep 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light red color liquid spray bottle by dishwasher not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed inside walk-in cooler a container with homemade Roasted red peppers dated marked 10/24/2022. Per operator product prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded.See stop sale
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Pasta cooler above chill line, cooked pasta 45-56°F cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Pasta cooler above chill line, cooked pasta 45-56°F cold Holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with cooked sausage not date mark inside walk-in cooler. Per operator product prepared and stored for 2 days. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on dated marked tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On dishwasher area and expo side. Operator opened devices and fixed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
39
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was V W Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at V W Cafe on file is from Oct 29, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does V W Cafe compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
V W Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has V W Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at V W Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at V W Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is V W Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, V W Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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