Blue Bar, 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428058
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Under ice in bar area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.At tray shelf, under toaster on cook line
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.cell phone, sunglasses, speakers.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Drawers containing take out containers.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.outside bar
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Top of dishwasher
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelves around kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.Power wash dial not operating
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.under shelves by iced tea
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.outside bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped straws Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Under dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen utensils.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED BUTTER MILK CONTAINER
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SCOOP INSIDE CHICKEN SALAD Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers/utensils used for food storage/contact. CLOTH NAPKINS ON TOP OF CUT FRUITS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food/utensils. HAIR/SKIN PRODUCT INSIDE BLENDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. AT MOP SINK
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BAGS BEING USED FOR LIMES & LEMONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance/or soil deposits. REACH IN FREEZER FOR DRINK MIXES
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance and/or soil deposits. ICE DRINK MAKERS
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BAR AREA
  • Drain cover(s) missing. AT MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Kitchen & bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Under sink. Kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By cooler.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Missing panel.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kitchen
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.straws must be wrapped
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with table
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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