Pool Bar, 4750 Amelia Island Pky, Amelia Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POOL BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4750 Amelia Island Pky, Amelia Island, FL 32034-5501
License #: 5500695
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in multiple containers in direct contact with food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets and area around gaskets on coolers behind bar have some black build up
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws sitting in multiple dispensers on top of bar not wrapped or protected from contamination
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies on back kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 56° in top of make table. Corrective action-chef voluntarily discarded product
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso sauce 114°-127° in steam table. Corrective action-placed product back in stove to reheat to 165°
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink in dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice chutes on beverage machines behind bar have some black build up in them
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Gun and holster at entrance to bar area has some balks build up in it
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in sink at dish area
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets have some old food stuck in them on several reach in coolers
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several not secure outside back door **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several in kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini burgers 48°, BBQ shrimp 48° both in small reach in cooler. Corrective acts-voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shrimp dated 07/27 Corrective action-voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler has 3 thermometers in it, 2 of the accurate **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle under dish machine not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of pickle in floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Some gaskets have old food built up on them
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Package of hot dogs not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Readings fluctuated between 0ppm and 200ppm, not evenly dispensed.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. in bar area blocked by bucket.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in walk in cooler on food storage containers and in coolers behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed employee beverages stored within cooler used for restaurant food. water bottles throughout several coolers.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 46f.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket in bar area exceeded 400ppm.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. boxes of cups, portion cups on floor in storage shed.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. spray bottle of window cleaner stored next to styrofoam cups on shelf.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cooked shrimp 45.1f, marinated beef 46f. both prepped 08/09/13. corrective action, both products were discarded.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. chips
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. veggies
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk-in
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melons 52'F reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. light
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar Repeat Violation.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. using cloth towel as liner for knives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rubbing soap and rinsing at the same time Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab 50F at prep unit iced down Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm bleach in dishmachine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. water melon at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. lees than 20 seconds total and rubbed hands with soap under running water Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. broken, on order Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. light
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in reach-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fans Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. straws at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at a sink. mop sink, plumber working on it
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. dishmachine area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. at bar Repeat Violation.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
6/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese on prep area, and cold cut in walk-in, added ice ; explained time as public health control for cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reachin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw fish in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over hot dogs in reachin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bucket in ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. door not closing properly, upright reachin
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. bar
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cook's line; big dip
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. silver containers; wait station
7/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Items in the walk-in
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cook's line has a big dip in it Repeat Violation.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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