Tiki Bar, 920 E Del Monte Ave, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIKI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 920 E Del Monte Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600439
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 4/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.wrapped silverware stored in upright position requiring waitstaff to touch food contact surface to retrieve **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at big bar
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.at outside bar
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at bar
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop oin dirty container at wait station,
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At large bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at waitstation **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside. Tea maker used at outside bar, tea urn open to contamination while brewing, staff saus lemons and limes cut at outside bar, may not use food prepped outside. Not obseved by inspector at time of inspection.
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Observed condiment packages stored at outside bar overnight, on shelf, observed plastic container of salt for drinks stored at counter at outside bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using handsink to fill tea maker at outside bar
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.obseved pineapple container with dust and other black debris adhering to the surface and lid of container, not protected overnight, not thoroughly cleaned before use each day.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop at bar stored in container with visible debris in interior and scoop food contact surface in contact with dirty surface of container, alcohol swab was brown after wiping interior surface of container,
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.mildew on paper towel holder at small bar handsink
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.observed unwrapped straws located in open dispensers all along outside bar exposed to customers and airborne dust and debris.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.atvsmall bar
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers stored at ambient air temp, marked " keep refrigerated " found at 79?F. See stop sale
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location.open slatted wooden container of wipe cloths stored on floor at outside bar area
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage an then scooped and delivered ice tea to table without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands.observed waitress discard dirty single service from table and then touch order screen and handle condiments and other clean surfaces without washing hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single service creamers states keep refrigerated stored at room temperature at bar/ wait station at out side bar. May not serve, voluntarily discarded.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at large bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at smallbar
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scooop stored in splashzone of handsink
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed waitress touch lemons for beverages with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on Steves frozen drink dispensing nozzles.at bar
  • 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.after removing soiled dishes and drink glasses, and removing garbage lid to discard trash waitress scooped ice and made drink and handled uncovered straws touching mouth contact ends with fingers. without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashingused as dumpsink at waitstation as evidenced by discolored ice in handsink basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 employee cleaan spill on bar, handle garbage can lid and then scoop ice without,washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed staff dump drink down handsink.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at all outside hose bibbs, at garbage area,and at front of building
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar at bar
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at steves frozen drink dispenser
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located.Observed large covered garbage can att handsink at small bar, impossible to wash hands and discard towel without recontaminating hands./could provide small open container for handtowel disposal only.observed employee open lid after washing hands touching area previously touched while discarding old food containers, then scoop ice to make drinks.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.handsink at small br used as dumpsink
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.observed paper towel for handwashing stored on top of tea machine/urns. drips from hands fallng on tea urns when reaching for towels during handwashing.
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located.observed garbage can with lid made in away that you must use hand to open lid to put garbage in. lid turned upside down on top of garbage can. this can used at handsink. you must touch garbage can lid in order to throw away paper towel after washing hands,thus contaminating hands again.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed black slime on frozen drink machine at cup lip rest at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butter packs held at outdoor temperatures at outside bar prep area. Corrected On Site. manager voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at small bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at small bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at Steves frozedrink dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.observed wait staff dip hands in wipe cloth bucket of soapy water therinse in handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.open garbage in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by ice in handsink basin.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. Corrected On Site.dropped walls.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wiping clothes stored isoapy water only at small bar. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.open bucket of ice stored on floor at large bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on pina colada dispensing nozzles. at large bar.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.at bar utensils stored in dirty drawers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by ice in basin at small bar.
  • 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
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.found at 300+ppm,chlorine strength Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup ofblack debris on steve's frozen drink mix dispenser on dispenser areaat large bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at large bar
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored. drink mats and drink pitcher stored in splash zone at hand sink which has built in drainboards at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at small bar Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided in a easily accessible manner to the public -notice posted on column in bar facing bar tender area -not facing the public
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at small bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at small bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at small bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed limes in drain of handwashing sink at main bar
  • Observed Tiki Bar -with the following taking place-drink preparation/ open ice bins/ -dishwash 3 compartment sink/drink garnish prep- temporary walls not in place to protect food and drink prep areas from outside contamination - wind blown debris visible at bar -in ice bin Corrected On Site.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at side bar handsink
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Bartender cutting fruit without gloves touching fruit with barehands 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.observed bartender pick up lemons with bare hands and put into drink for patron Corrected On Site. utensils used
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at small bar
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at side bar handsink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.can hear water running into canal below when handsink is turned on-at dockside observed pipe from handsink open on underside of dock no connection to further plumbing -water empties directly into canal
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at main bar Corrected On Site.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at large bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and gun holsters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at side bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.at bar
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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