Fitzgerald's, 5811 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FITZGERALD'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5811 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
License #: 6112943
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
1.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.0
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
****
4.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Lime scale,kitchenand bar.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.On Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer,containers or rack.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Outside Walkin freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty food table legs,kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf covers.Kitchen.
  • Basic - Shelves under preparation tables soiled with food debris.Kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryers.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Food table legs.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses,also dry cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.White wire shelves above 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of fryer
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green boards.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.By slicer.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On food tables under oven.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door,kitchen,also gaps on sides of door.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Sides of fryers.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Storage. **Corrected On-Site**
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Reachin cooler shelves showing rust ,cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of grill.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Interior floor of reachin freezer .
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of cookline equipment .
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Note;cook was in kitchen prepping food with smokeless tobacco in his mouth. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Cookline knives . Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty walkin cooler shelves .
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Reachin cooler shelves rusty .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Stained clear plastic containers .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.White,metal shelves .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing items . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Storing items stored.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.Bar.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryers .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storage . Corrected On Site.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Container storing cookline utensils .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food table ,kitchen .
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screen door.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fan on ceiling ,kitchen .
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs,walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Small cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom food shelves .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet handle comes off,bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Ladies room.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Fan,kitchen .
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Two soups on steam table .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Table bottoms ,kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walkin cooler door.
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.Kitchen trash cans.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Bottom food shelves ,kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of grill.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Joshua andopinsky

Added on Sep 11, 2014 2:15 AM
Visited on Sep 11, 2014 3:13 PM
Food:
*
Service:
*
Price:
**
Ambience:
****
Cleanliness:
*
Rude and not caring seriver/bartender. They need more staff. 2 people working for lunch isn't obviously any good. Felt rushed and like we didn't matter. Food was sloped together, Reuben bread was too hard, meat was tough. Shepard's pie was way over seasond.
Would you recommend FITZGERALD'S to others? No
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