Sea Critters Cafe, 2007 Pass A Grille Way, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SEA CRITTERS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2007 Pass A Grille Way, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6208260
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. (Cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. (At bar. Water is being collected into bucket) **Warning**
08/20/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of black mold-like debris. (On soda nozzle platform) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. (Cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. (At bar. Water is being collected into bucket) **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (40°F -53°F coleslaw on ice ). Corrective action: change to metal pan and move away from heat lamp area. In salad/dessert cooler: 47°F cut tomatoes, 50°F cut lettuce, 46°F -63°F sliced feta, 57°F cheese cake, 61°F portioned crab meat. Corrective action:remove items, replenish and ice necessary items. 65°F dairy whipped topping at bar discarded immediately. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (47°F cut tomatoes, 50°F cut lettuce, 46°F -63°F sliced feta, 57°F cheese cake, 61°F portioned crab meat, 65°F dairy whipped topping at bar) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Salad/dessert cooler: 47°F cut tomatoes, 50°F cut lettuce, 46°F -63°F sliced feta, 57°F cheese cake, 61°F portioned crab meat. Bar cooler holding dairy whipped topping at 65°F) **Warning**
08/19/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.(multiple units)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(crab cakes over cooked beans) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.(cooks line )
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.AC covers on the cook line over the clean plates.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.Kitchen knives in bleach bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Inside of the ice machine in the back room.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cook line holding units. Priority: Basic
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with lobster meat cases in walk In cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On chest freezer in dry storage near office **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On 2 door reach in cooler in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container with lobster meat cases in walk In cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket in dry storage hanging on wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave near toaster on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On deli style coolers on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On chest freezer in dry storage near office **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above salad cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. With oil on cooks line near wall knife block **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cooks and prep cooks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Container behind door in office **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Jambalaya 45?F in walk in cooler . 41?F **Corrected On-Site** **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**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. [sugar, flour bins and scoops inside soiled with old food]
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10 ppm - multiple attempts operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing Corrected On Site. 3 comp sink set up ; repair tech called
  • Critical - Observed mop sink used for purposes other than the designated use. bucket containing soiled saute pans in mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. oven door - cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. 6 burner stovetop
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils while dispensing lemon wedges - wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish on shelf above cooked shrimp - walk in cooler
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[over cookline]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[seafood coolee] Corrected On Site.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cooklin reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.[another mgr reported for work while inspecting]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[wait station]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[blue tote bin]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[spread,fritters,etc] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[sandwiches,potato salad,etc]
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[salad cooler]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[damaged food storage containers and lids]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[carrots and potatoes]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.[bulk]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[mop sink area]
4/26/2011Routine - 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.[sandwiches ]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.{TONGS}
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[can wash]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.{SANITIZER ON PREP TABLE} Corrected On Site.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment containers on cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed.Water in cheese container from refrigeration. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Tube missing End cap on cook line. Repeat Violation.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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