Green Iguana Bar & Grill, 8790 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEN IGUANA BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8790 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33709
License #: 6215751
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 2/9/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. drain line on employee hand sink located in back prep area
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. near ice machine
12/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. corn crab chowder cooked yesterday stored in walk in cooler at 47/48 degrees note stop sale issued Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. near ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top shelf over cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. tops of heat lamps
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Observed hole in wall. in liquor storage room which exits to dining stage
  • Observed hole in wall. observed several holes in walls near dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salad dressing on service line
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop stored in 71 degree water on service line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on cooler doors on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed about 2 dozen old dry rodent droppings on floor behind gas range near walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed to many to count old dry rodent droppings on pans in storage room located next to liquor room and about 20 old dry droppings on floor
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed to many to count old dry rodent droppings on shelf in mop utility room located off kitchen
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed two old dry rodent droppings on top of dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed to many to count old dry rodent droppings in liquor storage room floor
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. inside bar area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spaulas stored beween shelf and wall in dishwasher room
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on glass doors
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain line on employee hand sink located in back prep area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions on cooks line hot holding 126 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). corn crab chowder 2 1/2 gallons
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on service line not marked of contents
11/30/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not labeled of content
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. on cooks line
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs on expo line
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top shelfs over cooks line
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. several reach in coolers in kitchen area
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. near kitchen back door
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. over hot water heater
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in beer walk in cooler being used for food storage
7/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fry deli style cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. grill deli style cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. main walk in cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in beer walk in cooler being used for food storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs on expo line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top shelfs over cooks line
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. several reach in coolers in kitchen area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. over cooks line near steamer
  • Observed hole in ceiling. over hot water heater
  • Observed hole in wall. near kitchen back door
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowls in salsa
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop in 85 degree water
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beer batter 69 degrees on cooks line 69 degrees note per manager needs time plan
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken-seafood-dairy - hambuger in grill deli syle cooler 43/52 degrees note items iced or moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab ragoon-chicken -pork-grond beef in main walk in cooler 43/51 degrees
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter on cooks line 62 degrres
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce 58 degrees on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp - chicken-rice - pork in fry deli style cooler 52/57 degrees note moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. beef in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. three old dry droppings on boxes in hot water heater room
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. ten old dry rodent droppings on floor in equipment - single service storage area
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.about six old dry rodent droppings on pan in single service-equipment room
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. questo sauce on steam table 106 degrees
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in main bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not labeled of content
  • in usewiping cloth not properly stored. stored on cooks pants pocket
7/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-06-1 Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on waitress station cooler in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of ice cream reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of all reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of bar storage cabinets.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen and bar storage shelves.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed styrofoam containers stored without protection from contamination in storage cabinets.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repair broken flooor tiles.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Violation: 44-07-1 Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Critical - Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Phone electrical outlet missing cover plate behind bar. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repair broken flooor tiles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of bar storage cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen and bar storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on waitress station cooler in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of ice cream reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of all reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found on outside bar shelves / cabinets and shelves of storage locker area. This violation must be corrected by : 03/25/11.
  • Observed styrofoam containers stored without protection from contamination in storage cabinets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Phone electrical outlet missing cover plate behind bar. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle guns behind bar.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of beer residue on cabinet doors beneath bar beer tap.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at dishmachine / bar area handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly in women's restroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace or repair cracked / missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food / ice debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen ceiling.
  • Observed hole in wall by kitchen entrance door.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by grill line.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 02/21/11.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 02/21/11.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-02-1 Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[cookline reachin cooler/lowboy ] This violation must be corrected by : 5/7/2010.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handwash sink in dishmachine area]
5/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 5/7/2010.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[cookline reachin cooler/lowboy ] This violation must be corrected by : 5/7/2010.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop]
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[lowboy ]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handwash sink in dishmachine area]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[bar area]
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[can wash]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.{MILK}
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[LOWBOY COOLER]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WIF}
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.{SALSA/WIC}
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[wait station,bar,kitchen etc]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.{HOOD FILTERS}
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{WIC}
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.[on outside ground]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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