Salty Dog Saloon, 1712 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SALTY DOG SALOON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1712 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1839
License #: 1101713
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 3/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In mozzarella cheese in clear glass reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table across from pizza oven leaking.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under leaking make table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow powder in container at pizza sauce storage.
  • 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. Half and half.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sausage in ziplock container dated 1/22. If more than 7 days old please discard.
  • 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. Has not downloaded all files onto computer per Keith.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank by freezer and hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At shop vac in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In upper make table.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On white diffuser plate.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Soda gun holster line draining into hand wash sink at bar close to entrance
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cooking oil. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken in sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Comminuted meat over fries, tomato sauce container on raw poultry. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Empty bottles behind bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Comminuted meat in reach in cooler dated 3/11. **Warning**
4/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Employee water bottle in drink ice behind bar.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Comminuted meat in reach in cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bowl in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Around plastic bins in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles behind bar.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Around fryers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Undeer cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reusable jug in storage area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Black soil deposits in ice produced in main ice machine.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation and mold like substance on walls/ceiling of walk in cooler.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic ridged containers saved cleaned and on clean dish shelf
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Bar small black reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container stored above food for sale. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on food storage shelf.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom coke rack shelf.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wood shelf above kitchen cookline chest freezer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Shelf inside beer keg cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Flour container broken/cracked. No longer easily cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. Under mop sink.
  • Observed food debris/dirt/grease accumulated on floors in hard to reach areas. Throughout.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used as scoop in flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hand sink cabinet in bar area.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. Vatrious items of clothing on coke racks.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 44-45F in make table. Corrected On Site. Moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in glass reach-in.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Salt container in kitchen heavy residue buildup.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Kitchen screen door.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Case of portion cups and lids on wet/moldy shelf.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. No caps/covers on foam cup dispenser at bar.
  • Observed single-service cup lids stored in soiled black wood container on bar.
  • Observed water draining onto shelf surface from refrigeration lines. Causing rot and mold. Wood shelf above chest freezer on cookline.
  • Observed worn floors in kitchen area. Not easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Jumbalaya not re-dated after pulling from freezer.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wood laminate plates.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front bar.
  • Critical - No completed original certificates for employee training onsite
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front bar and back bar, kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Drain and beer/soda lines under ice bin at front bar.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On interior floor of keg cooler [front bar]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Front bar.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer keg cooler. Cooler floor surface is completely filled with kegs. Not easily cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in hard to reach areas throughout.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Beer keg cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used as scoop in flour.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 1 door glass reach-in at front bar.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half/half containers in ach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above/next to cooked meats in freezer. [opened from original package]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers rice, salt, flour in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Lids/souffle cups on floor by hot water heater in back bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Back bar.
  • Critical - Observed soiled linen laying on meat slicer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaners stored above slicer/coke bag shelf.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Bbq Meat [beef or pork] in kitchen reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered product on shelf by dish area.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's restroom .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar and kitchen .
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food/ice iat the bar .
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-08-1 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.BAR.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SMALL PACKETS OF BLUE CHEESE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.GLASSED DOORED RIC.
  • Critical. Observed bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ICE SCOOP IN PREP AREA.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.BAR.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD IN RIC. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of all reach-in coolers and freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue. PREP AND BAR AREA. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. OUTSIDE OF ALL EQUIPMENT .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. FOOD BASKETS TOWEL DRIED.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BAR HWS IS FULL OF BOTTLES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of small izzard found behind cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.IN HARD TO GET PLACES.
  • Light not functioning. PREP AREA.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. WIPING CLOTH BUCKET IN PREP AREA.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro Corrected On Site.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICE CONTAINERS IN RIC.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RICE CONTAINERS IN RIC..
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BAR.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, slim on soda gun holder. BAR AREA.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in upright freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD EQUIPMENT .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HAND PRINTS IN UPRIGHT FREEZER HANDLE AREA.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.BAR AREA.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated ofmold in hood area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/8/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ICE SCOOP .
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.MILK AND SODA CASES USED FOR FOOD STORGAGE .
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.OVER SLICER .
  • Critical. Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.HASP ON WIC.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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