Meehan's On Matanzas, 21 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEEHAN'S ON MATANZAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6500634
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On reach in cooler in back bar near reach in freezers.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make tables on main make line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at upstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bottles of clear liquid (water per manager) in back bar. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter 119°F, onions 116°F. Butter on flat top by oyster station. Onions on flat top in kitchen by main make line. Units put directly on stove to heat. Onions 145°F, butter 152°F at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 in egg container in walk in cooler. Voluntarily discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine by beer walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler under grill in kitchen. Unit is broken and temperatures were showing about -140°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In butter in kitchen below flat top grill on main make line. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue liquid (windex) in upstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in coolers on cook line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's room upstairs. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unit next to walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near entrance to kitchen near walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 65°F on shelf in kitchen by walk in cooler. Moved to walk in cooler by manager.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over containers of sauce in reach in cooler on make line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In walk in cooler. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Next to open liquor bottles in outside bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some are missing dates.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. On menu. Sign given. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By liquor bottles in outside bar. Labeled windex by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom downstairs.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in downstairs bar not able to hold TCS at or below 41°F. Only TCS item in unit over 41°F. Thermometer reads 50°F. Manager said new unit is on order. Do not use for the storage of TCS items until functioning properly.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Right reach in cooler by grill. Placed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in dry storage. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream at 51°F in reach in cooler at bar. Voluntarily discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in ziplock bags over breads. Reach in freezer in bar in back. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink in kitchen by salad coolers. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice bin between outside bar and kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid in upstairs bar. Marked winded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel on oysters in reach in cooler. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Box freezer in outside bar area is damaged in lid and will not close properly.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container in clean dish area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by server station. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef with vegetables in reach in freezer by outside bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer by outside bar.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters in reach in cooler in kitchen at 49?F. Corrective action: ice added to bottom to cool oysters.
  • 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. Cream in upstairs bar. Labeled 3/15 by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Downstairs bar.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cup in hand sink in dish area.
  • Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Tag removed and placed with records.
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. First floor restroom.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. First floor restroom.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle. Handsink by salad station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by salad station in kitchen. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsink by salad station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler by grill.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms in establishment. Signs placed by manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice machine by outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board. Make line by grill.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Shirt stored on cans of food. Outside bar. Moved by manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47, Oysters 47, Plant food 48 F, Dairy 48 F in reach in cooler by grill.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy products in upright reach in cooler by walk in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of to go containers and cups. Outside bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants in kitchen by salad station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Host station Corrected On Site.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Souflee cup with no handle stored in parmesan cheese container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooler under cash register at front bar.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Front bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored in food contact area. Cell phone in food service window above cook line reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Seaweed salad dated 02-18. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Backyard bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Steam table on cook line-cheese sauce 122F, hollandaise sauce 129F, beef au jus 132F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta, reuben eggrolls, soups, numerrous cooked items in reach in cooler bottom on cook line.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink in pantry.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/8/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. And 3 compartment sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Licensed for 151 seats, 170 seats observed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At oyster station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ketchup bottles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in sink in dish room. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind clean dishes rack near oyster station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions soaking in milk near fryer 54F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Clams, mussels over ready to eat reach in cooler cook line. Clams, raw tuna over ready to eat at oyster station. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. Backyard bar near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Numerous cooked items in reach in cooler cook line.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder 45F and 47F stop sale issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. prep pans
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. pantry area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Nesr soda machine.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife stored between food prep counters. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on oven handle and on duct tape.
  • Light not functioning. over fryers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. beer cooler
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler cook line Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel under pan of breading Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Waitstaff bussing dirty dishes and not washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Raw seafood to bread.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Employee food stored over restaurant food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes in beer cooler, fryer oil, bucket of tomatoes walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards throughout
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior of oven in pantry area heavy burnt food buildup.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. garbage
  • Observed hole in wall. behind clean dish storage area
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purses with food products, t-shirts over fryer oil storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47F, chicken 44F, cheese 43F reach in cooler cook line. Shrimp 48F, reach in cooler in pantry area. Cornbeef 48F, cheese 45F, Pantry area 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 raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Clams over cooked shrimp walk in cooler, Shellfish over lettuce reach in cooler
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Parsley container reused for storage. (lemons)
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar areas.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Gravy 87 F, hollaindaise sauce 117F, mashed potatoes 107F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside faucet
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW EGGS NEXT TO SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS ON FLOOR
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. POTATOES IN WALK IN COOLEER
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. TOW L IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ASH TRAY WITH SMOKED CIGARETTE ON 3RD FLOOR STORAGE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED ICE SCOOP
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HANDSINK CHIPPED
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. WIRE SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVING IN PREP AREA
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. TONGS HANGING ON OVEN HANDLES
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING SCRUB BRUSHES IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANER HANGING WITH UTENSILS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. BUG SPRAY RESIDINTUAL USE ONLY
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food items stored on floor - bag flour - onions.
  • Observed numerous tongs over oven handles.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact on ready-to-eat food. Employees touching cooked food, bread, at prep table/cookline. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employees not wash hands when necessary. Between changing gloves, after touching equipment and other soiled items. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employees wash hands in three compartment sink. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly wash hands. No soap used. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employees eating at waitstation. Corrected on site.
  • Observed food stored in non-food grade containers - bulk food - sugar.
  • Observed numerous cutting boards grooved - not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed metal banded brush in food - garlic oil.
  • Observed equipment in poor condition - kitchen handsink cracked.
  • Observed numerous wet wipes not stored in sanitizer solution.
  • Critical. Observed ice machine with black-like substance.
  • Critical. Observed in-use ice scoop on soiled counter - on top of outside icemachine.
  • Observed grease build-up on hood filters.
  • Observed cleaned pans on floor.
  • Observed single-service items stored upright - not inverted.
  • Critical. Observed handsink blocked - by numerous utensils.
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for other purposes - storing utensils.
  • Critical. Observed no paper towels at handsink - kitchen. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed no handwash sign at handsink - numerous.
  • Critical. Observed no self-closing on back door.
  • Observed holes in numerous ceiling tiles - back storage.
  • Observed employee bag over single-service items and utensils.
  • Observed CO2 tanks unchained/unsecured.
  • Observed no last inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed no proof of employee training.
6/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. WOODEN BOWLS . DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS TORN
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER RACKS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWASHING CRATES HEAVILY SOILED ENCRUSTED
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. DOWNSTAIRS RESTROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. NUMEROUS HANDSINK S
  • Observed hole in wall.BY UPSTAIRS BAR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. UPSTAIRS
  • Observed improper storage in OUTSIDE WATERHEATER ROOM . (CLUTTER )
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. UPSTAIRS
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. JUNCTION BOX UPSTAIRS
1/27/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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