Blue Dunes Grille, 9011 Hwy 98, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE DUNES GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9011 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32550
License #: 7601701
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 4/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup used to dispense crab meat.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread between freezer and cooler. Case of whipped topping in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw chicken over raw beef.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under grill area .
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 46° F, chicken 45° F, diced tomatoes 45° F , under 4 hours . Moving items to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over boiled eggs in walk in cooler .
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken oven fish in cooler drawers
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler drawers
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side on back hand wash sink .
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked/broken
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Build of ice in walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scubbies and towels at hand wash sink in bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled
2/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Broken thermometer in holding unit.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Establishment currently licensed for 32 seats has 119; seating evaluation form emailed to chef to complete and then contact inspector
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. provided signs for new handwash sinks
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. used for reference text to order more supplies
  • Observed attached equipment soiled hood filters
  • Observed damaged ceiling tiles
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over salad dressings Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled deflector in the interior of ice machine.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. tiki bar addition currently working with plan review
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. tiki bar addition currently working with plan review
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. tiki bar addition currently working with plan review
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. whip cream Corrected On Site.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. outside bar area
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. plan review referral and 7005i form provided plan review email dhr.planreview@dbpr.state.fl.us
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...wait staff area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at the bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in bar provided sign
  • Observed ice build up on fan area in walk in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed ice build up on shelves in wa in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled deflector in the interior of ice machine.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...whip cream cans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice around fans in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...hot dogs in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shelves in walk in freezer with ice from equipment leaking
  • Critical - Salad dressings removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks...employee drink in bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled deflector in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date...called office to confirm license is current, but not displayed
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with grease...hood filters
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...cup with no handle in sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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