Backfin Blue Cafe, 2913 Beach Blvd, Gulf Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BACKFIN BLUE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2913 Beach Blvd, Gulf Port, FL 33707
License #: 6213901
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(light in kitchen near bar fridge)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.(shrimp and beef over ready to eat) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Take out containers on top of oven)
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (47°F in containers on prep table.). Corrective action: properly iced smaller quantities.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. (Behind establishment)
  • 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. (Expired in 2013)
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Plastic bucket of pickles in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.reach in freezer and cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled in the inside of the ice bin on the ice machine outside rear.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in upright reach in cooler cooler next to oven)
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Men's restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed loose door handle on kitchen refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind stove.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[white upright and walkin cooler]
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[bar handwash sink]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[freezers /coolers]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[hws]
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed container of raw chicken stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted shelves
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 200 ppms
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the can opener holder.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. crab & tuna salad
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop exposed to outside enivorment.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 200 ppms
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on the shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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