Gandy Sandbar And Grill, 10056 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GANDY SANDBAR AND GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10056 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
License #: 6216797
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler fan covers dusty.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On stove burner grates.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In bins on rack by back door.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Strainers stored on post in middle of back prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in back prep area. Walk in cooler door.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On and under cooks line and by far end of bar.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of ice machine.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Behind bar and on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket on cooks line 200 ppm.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Inside back of ice machine
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brown liquid substance in hand wash sink near pop machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice. Chest freezer on cooks line and in back prep area. Small reach in cooler on cooks line interior soiled.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled. Behind bar on the far end.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Servers station
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs restrooms
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid to reach in freezer
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bin
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not maintaining proper temperature at cooks line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line make table
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups and straws **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line make table
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Upstairs and downstairs bar
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles downstairs cooks kitchen
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Next to three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken wings 45°F, shredded cheese 45°F, potato salad 45°F, turkey 45°F, rechecked turkey 43°F, shredded cheese 43°F, potato salad 43°F, chicken wings 44°F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Upstairs bar, downstairs bar **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeds 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Holding dressings
  • 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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease, debris on fryers and interior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Chest freezer door with broken hinge and does not seal properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling of dish room where wires and pipes are routed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw comminuted beef above raw shrimp in portion bowls of reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs bar handsinks and restrooms. 86F hot side, 82F cold side. **Warning**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease, debris on fryers and interior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Chest freezer door with broken hinge and does not seal properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee aprons stored in crockpot and on equipment on lower prep table shelf. **Warning**
  • 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** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water below ice bin at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling of dish room where wires and pipes are routed. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frill toothpicks at prep line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen and fruit flies at bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw comminuted beef above raw shrimp in portion bowls of reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Upstairs bar handsinks and restrooms. 86°F hot side, 82°F cold side. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Upstairs. **Warning**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.(bar area floor sticky)
  • Basic - Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in contact with ice or water.(fish)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.(bisque) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(server area)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(milk and cream cheese )
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dish machine not able to sanitize at proper ppm. (COS)
  • Mixing bowls on storage shelf not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed buld bin in storage room not labeled.
  • Observed floor in up stairs area sticky.
  • Critical - Observed hand sink in up stairs area with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed hand washing sink in server area with no paper towel.
  • Observed non shatter proof light fixtures in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardus goods stored in undrained ice. (seafood).
  • Observed re use of single service plastic containers on storage shelf in rear area.
  • Critical - Observed ready to eat potentially hazardus food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (potatoe soup and sour cream)
  • Critical - Observed sour cream not at proper temperature in small reach in cooler near bar area. (48 degrees F-Stop Sale issued)COS
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle with out label in up stairs womens bathroom.
  • Old labels on dish ware that has been cleaned.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(in upright reach in freezer )
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in upright reach in freezer exposed to driping water from condenser unit)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(back hand sinnk)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(back hand sink)
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(chemical spray bottled hung on rack with glassware)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives on coks line)
3/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(upstairs bar area)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(upstairs bar area)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.(in kitchen )
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(upstairs bar area)
  • 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.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
12/12/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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