British Open Pub, 2053 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRITISH OPEN PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2053 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
License #: 6804234
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 5/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives on dirty knife holder with buildup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 55°F. Cheese 50°F. Cole slaw 50°F corrective action taken putting and filling with ice.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut lettuce. Reach in in prep room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In office. **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at waitstation and employees ladies restroom.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored on same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored with deli ham in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood in prep area cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm at cookline bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Waitstation and employee ladies restroom.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in prep area cooler.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2012 dbpr license on display.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 cookline spatulas stored in only kitchen employee handsink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name including 1 large kitchen flour storage container.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 cookline spatulas stored in only kitchen employee handsink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frontline waiting station employee handsink hot water supply at 81 degreesF 3 minutes into line flush.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at frontline waiting station employee handwash sink. Observed no available hot water in employee/patron shared female restroom.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/26/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door surface surfaces .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. observed front line waiting station interior cabinets underneath employee handwashing sink and drink ice storage bin excessively soiled with soil.
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on kitchen floor including underneath interior wall hung mopsink , underneath and behind dishwasher area food preparation tables and lowboy stainless reach in cooler , underneath and behind all cookline equipment and lowboy stainless reach in coolers and underneath and behind cookline upright stainless reach in 2 door cooler and underneath kitchen dry storage area shelves, syrup station , and 2 food preparation tables. observed kitchen floor underneath lowboy stainless reach in 2 drawer 2 door cooler excessively soiled with food debris and grease. observed walkin cooler floor excessively soiled with food debris underneath food storage shelves .
  • Observed excessive garbage on the ground outside of south end wall of establishment including used sanitary gloves , plastic bottle caps, and paper waste.
  • Observed excessive grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind and underneath all cookline equipment including 2 fryers, 1 gas range, 1 oven, and 1 gas grill.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed kitchen cookline equipment including 1 silerstar oven, 3 grease fryers , 1 gas grill, 1 griddle, and 1 gas range excessively soiled with grease and food debris . observed kitchen food preparation surfaces underneath 11 compartment steamtable excessively soiled with food debris .
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. observed 7 live roaches on top of kitchen dishwasher adjacent to 2 food preparation tables and 1 lowboy stainless reach in cooler . observed 2 live roaches on kitchen dishwasher area wall underneath dishwasher . observed 1 live roach on kitchen floor underneath a lowboy stainless reach in food storage cooler . observed 1 live roach underneath kitchen bread rolls food preparation table on lower shelf. observed 2 live roaches on kitchen food preparation table behind 1 black Panasonic microwave .
  • Critical - Observed roach evidence on premises. observed 1 roach egg casing on floor at rear kitchen office entry. observed 1 roach egg casing on top of kitchen dishwasher in storage slot. observed 1 dead roach attached to kitchen dishwasher stainless door .
  • Observed wall excessively soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. observed kitchen 2 compartment sink area walls excessively soiled with black moldlike debris . observed kitchen walls and pipes located behind cookline equipment excessively soiled with grease. observed kitchen cookline walls behind 2 drawer 2 door lowboy stainless reach in cooler excessively soiled with food debris .
  • observed 2 wet and 2 dry wiping cloths utilized at kitchen cookline without sanitizer solution .
10/24/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Observed food including 1 poultry storage box stored on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and on wall pipes behind cookline equipment .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. observed exterior ice machine copper water feed pipe leaking .
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. observed kitchen gray flour storage bin lid damaged and cracking .
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in salads station lowboy reachin 2 door cold holding unit and in beverage air kitchen 2 door upright stainless reachin cooler .
  • Critical - observed Vacuum breaker missing at exterior mopsink hose bibb.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive food debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door lips .
  • Critical - Observed excessive food debris encrusted, and soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed kitchen salad preparation cooler cutting board and cookline food preparation table cutting board excessively soiled .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces including 2 dishwasher area food preparation tables encrusted with excessive grease and/or food debris soil deposits.
  • Observed grease and liquid dumpster wastes on the ground and/or dumpster pad .
  • Observed inside/of dumpster not clean and containing liquid waste.
  • Observed kitchen salad station wall soiled with excessive accumulated food debris.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. observed 1 female handbag storage on kitchen food preparation table .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed only kitchen employee handwashing sink drainline pipes leaking onto floor and a 3 gallon plastic bin utilized as a water catch basin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed only kitchen employee handwashing sink not draining waste water.
  • observed Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen cookline lowboy reachin 2 door /2 drawer cooler holding unit and 1 kitchen upright 2 door stainless beverage air cooler .
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. observed dishwasher exterior top soiled with excessive foods debris.
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on kitchen and dishwasher area floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed rear gray flour storage mobile bin unlabeled .
  • observed 1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.-observed 7 phf's/dairy based pie pieces date marked 11/19 thru 11/23 in walkin cooler - Corrected On Site. product discarded.
  • Critical. Observed food/carrots bag stored on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed 1 cookline employee with no hair restraint and actively involved in foods preparation .
  • Observed 1nonfood-grade basting brush used in food/butter at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed dishwasher interior door lips and exterior top excessively soiled with foods debris . Repeat Violation.
  • observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./on kitchen preparation tables
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./kitchen hw sink drainline leaking onto floor - Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./observed kitchen flour bin unlabeled
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food./observed 1 non foods grade brush utilized on cookline
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed exterior top and interior door lips soiled Repeat Violation.
  • Wash solution not clean./observed dishwasher washing water dirty
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./observed single kitchen hw sink drainline leakage with catch basin
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior and exterior
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./dishwasher stack trays
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler and freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area./around 2 compartment holding sink
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-17-1 Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area/no lock on machine
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.x 2/kitchen
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./female restroom
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting./walkin cooler
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler and freezer
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable./walkin cooler and freezer
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./2 doors bevair -upright cookline
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area-observed EXTERIOR ice machine not adequatly covering /presence of single metal sheet
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area/no lock on machine
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./flour bin lid cracked/rubber maid
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./flour bin Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./observed ice scoop storage on exterior wooden fence with presence of insects feces in immediate vicinity - Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./x1 cookline employee
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.2 compartment preparation sink NO support leg/ Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.2 doors upright bevair cookline wire shelfs rusted
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover./x 2 kitchen preparation tables-lower shelfs
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.x 2/kitchen
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./interior dishwasher
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./dishwasher exterior
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./kitchen preparation shelfs x 2 tables Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./waiting station interior cabinets-black mold like debris
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls./observed clean utensils -pots, plastic ware storage in mopsink
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./unwrapped straws/waiting station
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground./per S. Morena, establishment continues discarding mop waste water into establishments storm drain/rear of side drive/ Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment./observed previous mopsink with no faucet handles and no water supply available Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing improperly installed.2 compartment preparation sink with no connecting drainline to sewer drainline Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.exterior mop sink drainline clogged - Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. severly leaking hw sink drainline /kitchen cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./observed exterior ice machine water pipe leaking onto ground/pipe wrapped with electrical tape
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cookline hwsink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./cookline hwsink utilized as preparation fill station
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./female restroom
  • Observed inside/of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. cardboard and trash
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster./observed foods debris /garbage on dumpster pad Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage/markers, rubber gloves , plastic tops, paper trash on the ground and/or pad around side drive Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests./observed maggots in/around dumpster area
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting./walkin cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler and freezer
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable./walkin cooler and freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./kitchen -water draining from hwsink drainline disrepair onto kitchen floor
  • Observed wall in disrepair.kitchen x 6 separate locations Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen x 5 tanks Repeat Violation.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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