Grease Burger Bar, 213 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Grease Burger Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 213 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6020271
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Gand wash signs in the kitchen or the bar.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink set the front bar and kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.HANDWASH SINK BAR
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.BAR
  • Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. STAIR IN DISREPAIR TO UPSTAIRS WIC HOLES AND BROKEN
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.FLOUR
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 comp sink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.SMALL REACHIN
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. STRAWS BAR
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.56° too high in container
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ONION BATTER 66° to 63° more than 4 hours on table provided time in lieu of temp
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.DRESSING HOME MADE 9 days discarded by manager
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.FLOUR
  • 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. One expired julio
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee at server station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten sandwich on prep table, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked food containers, line RIC **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear fire exit blocked with trash cans, **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked containers, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 90f water, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Beef burger, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine,
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. REAR
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.SERVER STATION
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. SERVER STATION HWS BLOCKED
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. SERVER STATION
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. SECOND FLOOR STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. DRINK CONTAINER IN BAR ICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DUM{ING DRINKS BAR HWS
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. CUP IN CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.KNIVES IN SANITIZER RT WATER, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BLOCKED WITH MOP BUCKET
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BLUE CHEESE AT 61F ON COUNTER, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SS CUPS SECOND FLOOR STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLESNER BY SINGLE SERVE PLATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BURN SPRAY ON ICE MACHINE WITH DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. REAR DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHILI AT 82F ON COUNTER COOLING, Corrected On Site. ICED DOWN
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination . STAFKED CONTAINERS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BU WHITE SUBSTANCE
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. TORTILLAS WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. LINE HWS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER HOTDOGS LINE REACHIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW GROUND BEEF OVER RAW FISH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WATEWASH AREA
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BOTTOM REAR DOOR
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top ofnon- potentially hazardous food and the container. IN FLOUR
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WATER DRAINING FROM ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOUCHING LEUTTICE and CRUTONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DUMPING DRINK ICE AT SERVER STATION HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR EXIT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER PICKLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR EXIT CLOSURE BROKEN
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. DRAINING FROM ICE MACHINE
3/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. PINEAPPLE CAN Corrected On Site. REMOVED FROM INVENTORY
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS MADE YESTERDAY IN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BREAD BY BACK DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC PLATES & PAPER CUPS NOT INVERTED UPSTAIRS STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STRAINER IN BAR HWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR SEVERAL
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. GAP UNDER BACK DOOR
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. DRAINING FROM ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BACK EXIT ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BACK EMERGENCY EXIT BLOCKED BY BREAD, MOP, BROOM
  • 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. NEED ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES This violation must be corrected by : 3/1/11. Repeat Violation.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. KITCHEN HWS BLOCKED BY TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WAREWASH HWS BLOCKED WITH CLEANERS Corrected On Site.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHILI Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SPOONS Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. FAUCET AT KITCHEN HWS WON'T SHUT OFF
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. KITCHEN HWS BLOCKED BY TRASHCAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WAREWASH HWS BLOCKED WITH CLEANERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SERVER STATION HWS
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. ON CLEAN DISH RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANING FLUID Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/6/10.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above vegetables.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. TRUE BY LINE
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SLICING TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK HANDLING BUN Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. NO HANDLE CUP IN ICE
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. LINE COOK
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CONTAINER IN FRONT OF SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PILES
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PAPER TOWEL IN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR STRAWERS IN BOTTOM OF SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BAR FILLED WITH ICE & FILTER
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. ALL LADIES ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR FAR END Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUATINARY greater than 400 PPM Corrected On Site.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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