Beach Shanty Cafe, 397 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BEACH SHANTY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 397 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6210041
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drawers under grill, cookline
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Front counter
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Inside cabinet at coffee station
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on shelf in dishwashing area on shelf next to clean containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on mixer and boxes of beer, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler at front counter -top slide doors
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf in dishwashing area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food ( shelled eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food.( sauces) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Restrooms 79° water
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back kitchen and near ice machine
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Front counter
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on cake mixes , back kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dishwashing area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food ( cut strawberries) Back kitchen
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Back kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Potatoes at 130° under an hour - moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwashing area
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bread drawer under grill
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.front
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.back shelves, front window
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.torn on back door
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potatoes 63° on counter, shelled eggs on counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over hot dogs and mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.around trash can in cook area
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.dish room
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In waitstaff, in dish room**Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.glasses
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.bread racks
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Expediter, prep worker in back between raw beef and onions
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.server handled money than served food
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.put lemon wedge on drink glass
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.flour in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions, back room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pot of cooked potatoes, back room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over mushrooms in reach in cooker across from grill
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[glasses at wait station]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[jug oil] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[potatos in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knives on magnetic strip] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[above ice machine, weeds growing in] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[by soda boxes]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[top of ice machine] Repeat Violation.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[by soda lines]
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[over outdoor ice machine] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw shelled eggs over onions ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior and top of ice machine ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.[cook and server did not wash hands after handling money]
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.[server-who also makes toast]
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.[was doing wash-sanitize- rinse] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[roof over ice machine leaking]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter packets in ice 56 degrees, less than 4 hours, returned to working cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potatos 54 degrees F on counter] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.[potatos in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon meats and cheeses in walkin ] whole open pieces
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[beef over mushroom in front reachin ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[cookline and waitstaff area] Corrected On Site.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[used at front counter by waitstaff ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[ac vent in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.[men's restroom ]
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.[pancake batter]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[handles on cookline equipment ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[walk in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter packets 74 degrees on counter ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reachin milk and deviled eggs 44 degrees]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon meats and cheese--whole pieces]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw eggs over potatos in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.[inspector gave one again]
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-06-1 Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.[employees not washing hands properly before sanitizing]
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of current 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. [expired 2009] This violation must be corrected by : 11/19/10.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.[inspector gave one]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in reachin on cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.[employees not washing hands properly before sanitizing]
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[by ice machine ]
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.[both restrooms]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[mens restroom ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[leaks in prep room, contractor contacted]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.[9/2007]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/10.
  • Critical. No proof of current 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. [expired 2009] This violation must be corrected by : 11/19/10.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. beef patty ober cooked potatoes
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back room
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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