Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack, 325 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIRDS APHRODISIAC OYSTER SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 325 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703125
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men room.
  • High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left out.discadred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid.
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Cheese Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Food manager certification expired. Retest scheduled for 7/15/13 Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Eggs Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Unnecessary items on the premise. Boxes outside. Priority: Basic
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on refrigerator door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue exterior of buns containers.
4/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at cook line **Warning**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's and men's restrooms **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 02/28/2013 **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on shelf with hamburger buns. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler at cook line soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs stored over cocktail sauce, ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed soda gun holster in bar with accumulated slime/debris **Warning**
12/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield over cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign in women and men restrooms.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryers .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grouper at temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth sanitizing bucket on floor under handsink in bar area.
  • Critical - Women and men restrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SHIELDS
  • OBSERVED PAN STORED WITH DEBRIS
  • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN KITCHEN
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Observed both doors not tightly fitted self-closing doors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on the cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees for both restrooms.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed grease buildup on the fan in the kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed grease buildup on the walls and cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed towels hanging on the handsink.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. MENS
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOODS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER FLOOR
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILL.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun holster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR AND FLOUR.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS ROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in toaster soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed residue on storage containers. Lexan pan and lid at oyster station.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed floor of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under fryers.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind flat top grill.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor and walls around broom area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under dish rack.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • 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. 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 residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed residue on storage containers. Lexan pan and lid at oyster station.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed floor of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor and walls around broom area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind flat top grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under dish rack.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided. Waterheater broken. Broken 3 weeks. This violation must be corrected by : 1-28-10.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of toaster soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on floor of walkin cooler nonfood-contact surface.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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