Kona Bay Cafe, 310 E Ocean Ave, Lantana, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KONA BAY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 310 E Ocean Ave, Lantana, FL 33462
License #: 6000952
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Moldy wood by window by dishwasher.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Butter, water, oil, by food prep table.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Window by dishwasher.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrambled eggs 78F, pancake butter 78F. relocated to ice container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs stored above container of salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 roaches in storage area.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hollandaise sauce 90F x 1 hr.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • 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**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet missing by rear exit door area.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Store room.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over vegetables in r/I cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, chicken salad.
1/31/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shrimp, beef stor4d on top of avocados. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. soup spoons.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling itiles n disrepair. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. no hot water.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs at room temp. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. corner base board in kitchen area
7/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. line r/I cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 02/22/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. container of orange slice.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. loaf of bread.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak 50F, burgers 45F, hasg brown 50F. 3hrs in r/I cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 02/22/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. steak
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filtersn surface.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 48F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by dishwasher window.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. flies paper trap above fruits, RTE food.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of lettuce.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken above tuna salad.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. tuna salad, shrimp, chicken, ham.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - A copy of the written operational procedures must be made available in each food establishment at all times for use by the person in charge and for review by the regulatory authority upon request. The operational procedures must be reviewed by the operator annually and modified as necessary. A verification of the annual review must be recorded as part of the written procedures.
  • Critical - Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste materials and such receptacles in bathrooms for women shall be covered.
  • Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed. (A) In FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than 1 millimeter (one thirty-second inch). (B) The floors in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS in which water flush cleaning methods are used shall be provided with drains and be graded to drain, and the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and SEALED.
  • Hose, Construction and Identification. A hose used for conveying DRINKING WATER from a water tank shall be: (A) Safe; (B) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and nonabsorbent; (C) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition; (D) Finished with a SMOOTH interior surface; and (E) Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently attached.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - License expired more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs above lettuce in r/I cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. romaine lettuce on top of hash brown in r/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in butter container.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters surface.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area,
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by dishwasher area.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. kitchen area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. meats next to ice cream, potatoes in r/I freezee. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
4/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake butter.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaisse sauce 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. handling garnish fruits.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cracking eggs handling RTE food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. furks, knives,
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. containers to take out.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. kitchen h/w sink.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausages
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. certification trst has been taken, new manager,
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN AREA
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/12/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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