Ernest's Crab Shack, 104 Ne Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ERNEST'S CRAB SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 104 Ne Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32641
License #: 1102557
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives in soiled metal container on top of prep table.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under prep table in middle of kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled chest freezer gaskets. Both freezers in outside storage unit.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. In men's and women's restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women's and men's restrooms. Turned off.
09/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives in soiled metal container on top of prep table.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under prep table in middle of kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled chest freezer gaskets. Both freezers in outside storage unit.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. In men's and women's restrooms.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain in front of three compartment sink in kitchen area. When three compartment sink or Hand washing sink is in use water backs up through drain. The drain is located where anyone using three compartment sink would stand in water backing up from the drain.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In men's and women's restroom. Turned off.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. In men's and women's restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women's and men's restrooms. Turned off.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink. Leaves.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish above plant food. Chest freezer in storage room.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink. Leaves.
  • Basic - Hole in floor. In outside storage shed.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour. Under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Window screen on outside storage shed. Hanging next to window.
  • High Priority - Live rodent present. One live rodent in outside storage building containing 2 chest freezers and single service items.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs above ice. Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish above plant food. Chest freezer in storage room.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside storage shed containing 2 chest freezers and single service items. Approximately 75 on top shelf. Approximately 60 on middle shelf. Numerous on floor below shelves.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Storage shed. Vines growing through window.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil in storage shed.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer. Chicken wings.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with leaves and small plant.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. To go boxes in storage shed.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dairy. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in flour.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Must have original certification,using copies. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on fan on counter.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable blue cutting board
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment in hard to reach areas.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation greens and yams. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers flour/sugar inside and out.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions filter to ice machine.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized pans being washed not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in chest freezers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area drink in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface filters aove stock pot.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor watermelon. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit crab claws on counter at 72.corrective acti n taken.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food shell eggs above boiled eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation in freezer chicken above veggies.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored small boxes not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food simple green on food shelf. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor live crabs outside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor by fryer under cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed incorrectly labeled spray bottle says simple green and it's window cleaner.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation T-WINGS 9/22 Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface Bottom of freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor plates.
  • Critical - Told they are dumping on ground the mop/cleaning waste water.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit broken. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container sugar.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface shelf under croc pots.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor bottled water. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor by fryers.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation mac n cheese. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go boxes not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food alcohol by macaroni.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation bottom of back door.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar flour. Repeat Violation.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice and beans 1/4, short ribs 12/31, pigs feet 1/4, mac and cheese, items located reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Products in reach-in.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni 45 in reach in, Yam 45 in reach in, Oxtail 46 reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Greens 102 F on kitchen counter.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[potatos stored outside]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Margarine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.WHEN PUTTING ON OR CHANGING GLOVES.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed dozens of live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected from the entry of flies.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. PAD LOCK AND CHAIN ON GATE PREVENTS OCCUPANCY FROM GETTING TO A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. THAWING CHICKEN 70'F IN TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site. PUT IN REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. FISH
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF FRYING OIL
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELF IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE STRIPS AND NEW QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. DOOR TRACKS OF REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. LID OF BULK FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXES OF CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE SHED
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. UNDER FRYERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • 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.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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