Beached Whale (The), 1249 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BEACHED WHALE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1249 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch, FL 33931-2708
License #: 4604068
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of shrimps in the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tray of ribs in the walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dump food. **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Bucket of chicken breast. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fish 58°F. Cole slaw 50°F. Beef 58°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Basket. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Fish 58°F. Cole slaw 50°F. Beef 58°F. Ambient temperature 60°F. **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food chicken next to coleslaw cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.food preparation stations
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in hand sink in food preparation area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline,food preparation area
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.eric beck
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline handsink has equipment inside
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.display current license
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.not washing hands when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.handsink on cookline
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food prep area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.o ppm at plate surface Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline handsink ,
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.kitchen prep
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline prep
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 10 ppm dishmachine
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.above dishmachine
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.product in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.whole chickens,rice,ribs,
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.outside back storage area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knive stored between 3 compartment sink and prep table
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.behind oven
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.leroy nisley manager in charge is nit a certified food manager This violation must be corrected by : 7/12/2010.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk in cooler,rice,ribs,prime rib,
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice,cooked chicken,sauces in thevwalk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.plastic bowl used to dispense bread crumbs in outside storage room
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.food prep
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food container in sink being used as a strainer
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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