Owl Cafe, 15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OWL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320
License #: 2900890
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk-in cooler raw bacon and oysters.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Waitress station
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef patty over cooked meatball **Corrected On-Site**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On salad line.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 50° f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken. Raw beef over cooked soup.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cooking oil on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair infront of the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-service cup used to dispense pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on the dessert reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed ice inside the employee hand sink in the waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food inside the waitress station.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting the stockroom room.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on the cookline and upstairs in the waitress station reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on the cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed the oil container inside the reach in cooler Infront on the walk in cooler,
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on the cookline.
  • No plan review submitted for removing the ice machine from inside moving it outside This violation must be corrected by : 9/30 /2012.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.Observed the ice machine removed from the inside of the building to the outside where not protected from contamination. This violation must be corrected by : 9/30/2012.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee tuning the water off without a paper towels.
  • Observed ice bucket setting inside the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Observed a spray cans of scubbing bubbles setting on the foods prep table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bread crumbs container not labeled.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair next to the ice cream cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the cookline.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Observed ice buildup on the floor and around freezer area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle upstairs in the bar area not labeled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle upstairs next to handsink not labeled.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable upstairs.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed iN the waitress station a slice of lime inside the handsink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed bowl without a handled inside cooked potatoe inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed salad inside the case wasn't maintaining 41 degrees fahrenheit,observed 49 degrees fahrenheit in the case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on the cook line.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Observed ice scoop setting on top of the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the waitress station. Repeat Violation.9/3/09.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed cooks changing gloves on the cook line not washing there hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint on the cook line.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.Observed wiping cloth on the cook line counter.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets needs cleaning upstairs in the waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed torn walkin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.9/3/09.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on the cook line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees upstairs in the waitress station. Repeat Violation.9/3/09.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees upstairs bar area. Repeat Violation.9/03/09.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle upstairs in the waitress station. Repeat Violation.9/3/09.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured infront of the posted mix.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.ground beef
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.shell eggs over open pickles Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea and pickles Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cook grabbed fries Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.9/3/09
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.wait station
12/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Food prep area not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag of carrots
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bread
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.dumping , wait station , upstairs.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.women's Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.wait station , down stairs
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged.K class . For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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