12a Buoy, 22 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 12A BUOY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 22 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
License #: 6602468
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/19/2010

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
1.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.0
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
*
1.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster Salad holding at 55 F. Advised quick chill to 41 or colder then hold at 41. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-several long boards in kitchen.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Hood valance not smooth and easily cleanable. Sheet metal on hood bent, ripped and chunked.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-front bar area by 3 bin sink.. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground in treeline around the lot from dumpster/grease receptacle area. Heavy grease and grease odor emitted from location.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces soiled with accumulated runny drippy grease. Hood cleaningbscheduled for tomorrow evening.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lady's room exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom and very warm in both mens and ladies room.
07/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-many boards throughout kitchen. Cutting boards replacec But maring, scaring and minor stains were noted.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives in dishwasher area. One knike between equipment-corrected on site.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment, hood filters heavily soiled with accumulated grease etc. Hoods were cleaned but drips were noted. Suggested weekly cleaning/detailing to cut down on accumulated grease etc.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp holding walk-in cooler 46 and 50 raw fish-cryopacked. Advised quick chill via 2 methods-sheet pan or iced down.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Homemade marinara holding at 130 for 1 hour plusAdvised quick chill to 70 in 2 hours, then to 41 in 6 hours total
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Many items in walk-in cooler not covered.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while dishwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher scraped plates and loaded dirty, took off gloves and then started unloading dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-many boards throughout kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave at cookline-door in disrepair and appliance not operational.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-fan motor covers heavily soiled with dust and grease..
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishes at dishwash area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives in dishwasher area.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters heavily soiled with accumulated grease etc.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tomatoe gravy and marinara holding in 120s. Advised quick reheat to 165.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Large cambros of food in walk-in cooler, cooling for 1 hour at 180+ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water-shrimp thawed in standing water. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1-20-2010.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. All raw meats stored over frozen french fries-freezer in back area of facility.
  • Critical. Raw animal food prepped on dishwasher drain board. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1-20-2010.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salad area using solo cups.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Salad prep box area. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 1-2--2010.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-kitchen employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-steamer in slicing room.
  • Drain cover(s) missing-mop sink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors-rear door into kitchen-closer has been purchased, needs installation.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding surfaces heavily soiled with accumulated grease and runny gunk.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Raw food not properly protected from contamination-Employee prepping conch at/by dishwasher with dishwasher in use.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair-Alto Sham door taped..
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Hood sheet metal pulling apart near and over chef/cook.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair-walk in cooler gasket and sweep-Troy AC has given proposal and work will be completed be mid week..
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-eco lab came and corrected.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwash sink used for dump sink. Corrected On Site.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength-checked 2 times, changed chemical, reran, tested again found at 100 ppm. Dishwasher tested 4 times at 0 ppm. Eco lab came immediately to fix problem. Re-ran cycle and complied.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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