Aunt Kate's, 612 Euclid Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: AUNT KATE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 612 Euclid Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501901
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by box freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
07/15/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler by box freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm in outside server area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch 48°F, cheese 49°F in salad reach in cooler. , fish 46°F, beef 46°F, crab cakes 48°F in reach in cooler under grill. Potato salad 48°F, seafood salad 46°F in make table reach in cooler closest to dish machine. Lids closed on all make tables. Items in reach in cooler under grill moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat crab in crab cakes. In walk in cooler by walk in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw chicken behind raw fish in reach in cooler under grill. Raw beef over raw fish in cold hold drawers in make table under grill. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink and faucets near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon in walk in cooler. **Warning**
07/14/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in bar cooler containing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Unit with whipped topping by wall. Place by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Wings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In oyster room. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream 59°F in server station. Moved to working unit.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler. All TCS items in unit over 41°F. Thermometer reads over 50°F. Do not use for storage of TCS items until functioning properly.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad cooler at 51°F. Unit turned back on - switch was flipped.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fish dip dated 9/29. Voluntarily discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler. Voluntarily discarded by manager.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By dish pit.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid for reach in cooler is broken and top of unit had all TCS items above 41°F.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Put in container by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler on make line by dish area. Cleaned by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In server station.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 75°F in kitchen, cheese 48°F in reach in cooler ith broken lid, beef 51°F in reach in cooler under grill, fish at 47°F in reach in cooler under grill. Egg wash voluntarily discarded. Cheese, beef, and fish moved to functioning units.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 133 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. Egg wash was at 75°F and had been out for multiple hours per kitchen manager. Voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer broken in salad cooler in kitchen. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in sink at server station.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster house.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid in oyster house. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Food containers cracked or chipped in clean dish area by ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in clean dish area by ice machine soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 47-49?F, crab at 47?F, chicken at 47?F in reach in cooler under grill. Moved to walk in cooler by manager.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Potato salad in salad reach in cooler dated 11/19. Removed by manager.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee cup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cookline
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. scallops Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw seafood in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer bucket on shelf above prep table reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken wings Corrected On Site.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans 49-54, baked beans 54-60, key lime mayo dressing 45-46. All cooked/prepared Monday 07-19-11. Temperatures taken at approximately 12:30 pm on 07-19-11. Temperatures verified with Kevin. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal pans in dish area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting gloves on.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing towel.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Flour container. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 3-5 live. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 50F, homemade dressing 44F, homemade dressing 44F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, deli meats, heavy cream.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Various pastas dated 07-10 and 07-11. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs, chicken salad, pasta.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Black beans, baked beans, key lime mayo dressing.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar label worn off. Repeat Violation.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER AT 46. Corrected On Site. STACKED TOO HIGH
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. POTATOES IN STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR CROUTONS Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. PLASTIC CONTAINERS CHIPPED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WIRE SHELVING RUSTED
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dust in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER BUCKET- SANITIZER PPM TOO HIGH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container. SANITIZER AT HANDSINKS NOT LABELED Corrected On Site.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DAIRY ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. NUMEROUS CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.APPLES, AVOCADOS WITH LABELS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS AND ITEMS IN PREPLINE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE UNDER EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEES CUTTING VEGETABLES, TOUCHING SALAD ITEMS DURING PREPARATION . Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CHIPPED ,MELTED PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWLS USED AS SCOOP - NUMEROUS CONTAINERS
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS USED ON CHLORINE SANITIZIER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACHIN AND DRAWER COOLERS AT COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BOTH MACHINES HAVE PINKLIKE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS SOILED
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HANDSINK AT BAR
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT IN SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EQUIPMENT IN HANDSINK AT WAITSTATION
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK IN PREPLINE AREA
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SOILED APRON OVER FOOD RACK
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. SPRAYBOTTLE OVER FOOD ITEMS AT PREPLINE Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. AND STANDING WATER . KITCHEN UNIT
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Repeat Violation.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 CAN IN DRY STOREROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AT 60 F DRAWER COOLERS , DAIRY AT 50 F MAKETABLES , Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SOUPS IN WALKINCOOLER AT 50 F (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES ) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DRAWERS COOLERS , MAKETABLES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SEAFOOD ITEM IN PREPSINK AT 60 F Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER READY TO EAT WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKINFREEZER . SALT BAGS ON FLOOR IN STOREROOM 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. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON SOILED COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. AND STANDING WATER . KITCHEN UNIT
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. NUMEROUS SINKS . DUMPING DRINKS , HOLDING PITCHER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. OVER ICEMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. NUMEROUS
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/9/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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