Chef Michael's, 81671 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF MICHAEL'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 81671 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5401522
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 5/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RIF , WIC DOORS
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC IS COOLING ONLY THE TOP SHELVES .
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIC IS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. Operator statutes it was turned off today to replace electrical line. SLL TCS FOODS ARE BEING RELOCATED TO OTHER REFRIGERATION. Corrective action taken. Electrician was called.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves rusting
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Bottles stored in ice used for drinks. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting lemons for drinks with no gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster, chicken 48°F, Corrective action taken , put in RIF
  • 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 - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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**
12/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Dustpan and broom in kitchen. Dustpan with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By stoves.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Not installed.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Kitchen squirt bottles
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Kitchen
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoop.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood light
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin Cooler and Walkin Freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food trays.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rice Cooker.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Duck and Beef in upright reach-in cooler.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.3 Compartment sink has a leak.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Reach-in upright cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Spigot by stairs.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles by stove
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.Water heater.
12/20/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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