Marina Cafe, 404 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARINA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 404 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541-2326
License #: 5602960
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris in 3 compartment sink area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Shrimp 50°, sliced tomato 49°, mozzarella cheese 55°. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit... Raw chicken next to raw pork; line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food... Spic n span stored next to chili paste.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair... by walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in wall by prep cooler... pizza bar.
  • Basic - Kitchen employee restroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet... Pizza bar.
  • High Priority - One live fly in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Garlic mashed potatoes 49. Transferred to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Identified reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Moderately soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray... hood system.
  • Basic - Some Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door frame.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Crab meat 47?, later temp 41? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cooler top deck compartment not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed box of shrimp stored on wslk in freezer floor.
  • Observed door sweeps/gasket to both walk in coolers in disrepair... torn, air gap.
  • Observed food scraps on ground by outside wash area drain.
  • Critical - Observed food waste/sushi rice stored on bottom prep table shelf... sushi bar.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chemical test kit no longer serviceable... wet/stained litmus paper.
  • Observed dripping handsink faucet... by chefs office.
  • Observed non-bagged waste in dumpster and lid open... strong odor, flies present.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by sushi prep cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris... prep sink area.
  • Observed water leaking from 2 compartment sink faucet fixture ... around base
  • Wet mops not hung to air dry.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dripping faucet... 2 compartment prep sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair/torn... cook line.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands... cleaning supplies in line handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door sweep in disrepair / missing... both wic's.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris over 3 compartment sink.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Line prep sink faucet running water... unable to turn off. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ice cream containers stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical - Observed no towels at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... garlic/oil mix. Corrected On Site... discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... sausage @ 50 f. ,sushi cooler. Corrected On Site...discarded.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit...broken thermometer in line cooler.
  • Copy of latest inspection report not available.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....busted tile in several areas.
  • Critical - No thermometer in sushi cooler.
  • Critical - Observed beef patties, calamari stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed light build-up of grease/carbon on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed trash on ground around outside dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed no towels at handwash sink by line handwash sink.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed water running at prep sink ...unable to turn off faucet.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...bar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid/side door.
  • Observed detached metal panel behind salamander.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled and in disrepair...3 compartment sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...kitchen.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered flour, corn meal on shelf...sushi bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...kitchen restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No soap and disposable towels at bar handsinks.
  • Observed open dumpster lid/door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed missing tile by kitchen back door and grout in disrepair in general area.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided...not on sushi menu.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food, sushi, held more than 24 hours not date marked.
  • shredded cheese container cracked on sides and wrapped with masking tape...walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Walk in cooler door has ~ 1 1/2 inch air gap on bottom.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at all handsink used by food employees.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers..kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...walk in cooler.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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