Apalachicola Seafood Grill, 100 Market St, Apalachicola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Apalachicola Seafood Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 100 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320-1774
License #: 2900002
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon floating in cheery juice at waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment prep sink in back.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Salmon **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top of cook line table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Around nozzles at waitress station
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup used for scallops.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shelled eggs over cut produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw oysters.
  • 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.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on the seafood reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic food container not labeled in the kitchen area, vinegar. **Corrected On-Site**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to three compartment prep sink in kitchen area.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters setting on top of te coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook engaging I. Food preparation not wearing a restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.water bottle not labs on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED 3 UNLABELED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACHIN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED IMPROPERLY IN WAITRESS FOOD PREPARTION AREA.
  • OBSERVED DUSTY FAN IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKLINE.
  • OBSERVED PANS NOT PROPERLY AIR DRYED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD IN REACHIN COOLER.
  • OBSERVED SANITATION CLOTH NOT STORED PROPERLY IN SANITATION SOLUTION IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED DRINK DISPENSERS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED ICE MACHINE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED CHOCOLATE CONTAINER IN WAITRESS STATION PREPARATION TABLE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD CONTAINER ON COOKLINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed cup inside the ice bin in the waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over ready to eat sauces. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cookline.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface on the cookline top shelves needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food in the back area next to the stove.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor inside the walkin freezer.
  • Observed leaking faucet at the three compartment sink next to the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Observed toxic chemical stored on top of the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed squeeze bottle on the cookline not labeled or identified by common name.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to diswasher.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in the prep area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the kitchen area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed buildup on the tray container for the diswasher needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed opened drinking in the waitress station without lids.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks in tge diswashing area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee not washing there hands for 20 second and not dry there hands before turning the water off. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed waitress preparing a salad wearing a watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed container of foods on the walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed tea container and ready made cups of tea and water cups with no cover lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to the ice machine.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed plastic container with some type of liquid needs to be labeled. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chicken tenders 50 degrees fahrenheit and grouper 53 degrees fahrenheit in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in waitress station.
  • Clean cloth not properly stored.Observed cloth in employee back pocket.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in cooler gaskets in waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behinded the backdoor.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor-cases of beef and bags of ice in walkin - freezer.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shucked oysters - 52-reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fish - 52- reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fish- 46-walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9-2-09.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 9-2-09.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification Scott.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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