Siesta Key Oyster Bar, 5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
License #: 6804096
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed frozen product in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed pasta held overnight at 52°F. PRODUCT DISCARDED.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked wings in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw steak over raw fish in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta held overnight at 52°F. Product discarded.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dusty AC vents above cook line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
4/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed calamari in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws in reach of customers at bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler at 80°F. after approximately 3 1/2 hours after initial cooking, we're in containers too deep for proper cooling. Establishment reheated wings to 175° F., and has been advised on proper cooling protocol. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait area **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food for dressings
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area with bulk flour bin lid open. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at service bar.
12/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment and wall.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at service bar.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-kitchen handsink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location-ice scoop on outdoor ice maker.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at wait area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on walkin cooler light fixture and fan grates.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-wait area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice oysters in water and ice at shucking station.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in kitchen wiping cloth buckets.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at deck wait station.
11/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.-ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item-spray bottle of cleaner- stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • One ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-use sinks to sanitize ware until repaired.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled in wait area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed openbags of corn meal in dry storeroom exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-service bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-deck wait station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-wait area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust around ice maker filters.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.-ice in small ice maker.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-oysters in walkin cooler-stored in undrained ice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks and cracks in ice maker on deck.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-service bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods with pan of oysters on sink above corn and sausage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage with HDPE containers reused for dry foods storage.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with dairy products and soups in 2 door upright cooler at 48 degrees less than four hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with foods in 2 door upright wait cooler at 48 degrees Ambient temperature of 60 degrees
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed utensil stored in crevice between equipment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.-bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with glass rack on wait area handsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet cover plate damaged in storeroom. For reporting purposes only.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-covered with glassware rack in wait area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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