Willie T's, 525 Duval Street, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WILLIE T'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 525 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5401999
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Around kitchen
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Cake **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.At doorway to kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Soup area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Breads **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Sysco chem bottles used for oil products.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.hamburger over fish
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Under microwave
  • 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. Turkey, ham **Repeat Violation**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.tray shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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. Turkey, ham
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar **Corrected On-Site**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. paper storage unit
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Gallon of milk Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped straws Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Outside around walk in coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw poultry over raw beef
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 COOLERS DOWN NOT CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING REFRIGERATED FOODS AT 41 F OR BELLOW
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. COOKED PORK SAUSAGE
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN BEER COOLER BUCKETS OF MIXED DRINKS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. PLASTIC CUPS NOT HANDLE BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE'S FOODS STORED OVER GENERAL PUBLIC'S FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL PHF
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. OVER 10 DRIED RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE and STORAGE AREA BY DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. IN DRYE FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. NO HOT WATER IN BATHROOMS
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP STORED ON SOILED SURFACE BY ICE MACHINES OUTSIDE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BULB ON TOP OF UTENSILS/POTS and PANS
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN DRY PAPER GOODS and SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE AREA
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bars floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee handling/petting dogs then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED DOGS THEN PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE SETTING UP TABLE CONDIMENTS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. CONTAINER OF CUT LEMONS INSIDE DRINK ICE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN WALKIN FREEZER SEVERAL BOXES OF FOOD
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. 2 DOGS IN OPENED DINNING AREA WHERE FOOD IS SERVED (ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE CITY PERMIT AND REQUIRED PROVISIONS TO ALLOW DOGS IN DESIGNATED AREAS)
  • Observed soda guns holsters with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MIXED DRINKS IN WALK IN COOLER
3/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-22-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE IN OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. LADIE'S RESTROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-06-1 Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-41-2 Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. FOR MARGARITO MORENO, ERIC KOTOWSKI, HARMONY MOORE, VLADIMIR PROKODNOY, SERGE GRINERKO, HALLE DICKSTEIN, ANTON MIRONOV & BRANDON WILSON
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE IN OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. LADIE'S RESTROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. FOR MARGARITO MORENO, ERIC KOTOWSKI, HARMONY MOORE, VLADIMIR PROKODNOY, SERGE GRINERKO, HALLE DICKSTEIN, ANTON MIRONOV & BRANDON WILSON
8/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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. NEW STAFF
6/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.All coolers outside.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.Cooler by stoves.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Raisins/flour
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.All cutting boards.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.All coolers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.To go containers stored on the floor of shed.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice machine.Bar
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Dry goods storage shed.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.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. Pro
2/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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