Ocean Star, 4444 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OCEAN STAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4444 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
License #: 5103923
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 3/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees inside men's room.
  • Basic - Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar)
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of onions stored in floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit( rice spatula)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food( sugar like substance) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed box of avocados stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food (holding sugar like substance) removed from original container not identified by common name
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(bar)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training book lacking employee name, date of birth, date of training, expiration date, manager trainer name
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(bar)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equiptment
  • Observed scoop for salt lacking handle
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired 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. One cook has expired card. Training card for kitchen cook is not available.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [Observed wet wiping cloths at rice cooker station, sushi bar station and salad station.]
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Handsink by kitchen ice machine blocked by 3-tier wheeled cart.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. [Rice scoop in 79degF water at rice station.]
  • Observed open dumpster lid. [Lid broken off on left side]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop left in bucket of water at mop sink. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Faucet at 3 compartment sink too short to reach all 3 bays adequately.
  • 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.
3/22/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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