The Bayou Restaurant, 114 N Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BAYOU RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 114 N Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
License #: 3300598
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/13/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
  • Critical - After washing hands, employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Critical - Employee beverage container next to clean utensils without a lid in the waitress station.
  • Critical - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Critical - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Open dumpster lid.
  • Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in the men's restrooms.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed sanitizer water stronger than 200 ppm.Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed missing floor tiles in the men's restrooms needs replacing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on the cookline.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the cookline.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers in the men's restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in the men's bathroom.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restrooms.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in the waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee washing his hands without removing his gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation not wearing a hat.
  • Observed floor tiles missing in the men's restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed a sugar container setting on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the waitress station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
5/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in the stockroom area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed sugar and flour container setting on the kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the three reachin cooler.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Observed small holes in the ceiling in the dinning and in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.Observed a can of ( Raid) in the back stockroom on the counter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed two plastic foods container not labeled.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/23/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(Milk).
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in reach-in cooler in stockroom.
  • Critical. Observed employee clothes hanging in her back pocket on the cook line.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed cook on cook line preparing foods without any type of restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,Observed reach-in cooler in storege area window broken.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed bathroom door has hole on the door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions,at the handsink in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in waitress station.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers in kItchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers in both men's and womens restrooms.
  • 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.Observed extinguisher setting on floor underneath the K- Class extinguisher in the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only in the lobby by front entrance.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in th waitress station. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the ice machine in the back storege area. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 : 11-7-2010.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Observed milk inside the reachin cooler not date marked.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Observed the ice scoop setting on top of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the bar area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed cooks taking there gloves off not not washing there hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets needs cleaning on the cook line.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed clear vegetable frying oil in the dry stockroom on the floor.
  • Critical. Observed womens bathroom facility door has a hole.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathrooms.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only in the dry storege area.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the drink station.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the dry storege area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
7/26/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 02-13-1 Consumer advisory for raw/undercooked steak not provided.
  • 08A-24 Observed raw shrimp stored over raw pork and vegetables in reach in freezer.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked steaks not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed raw chicken cold held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit.45 degrees
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw pork stored over shrimp and vegetables in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed potatoes and onions stored on floor of stockroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving by handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Men's bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-13-2 Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-01-1 No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided for Jason and Makayla. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked steaks not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat pasta prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed ham cold held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken cold held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw pork stored over shrimp and vegetables in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed potatoes and onions stored on floor of stockroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for rinsing wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving by handsink in kitchen.
  • Clean wine carafes not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Men's bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water and moldlike debris under chest freezers in stockroom.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided for Jason and Makayla. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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