Blue Martini, 550 S Rosemary Ave #244, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE MARTINI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 550 S Rosemary Ave #244, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6012982
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Attached to white chest freezer next to dish machine
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In outside bar
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish storage area
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Using space next to hand wash sink in kitchen as prep table.cutting meat at time of inspection
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
  • 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 lamb and raw meat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Black bucket inside in outside bar And in main bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In outside bar And in hand wash sink in kitchen
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of tuna **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner by olive oil, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Spoon in HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach dip, cooked rice and potatoes **Repeat Violation**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen prep area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Meats, garnishes in WIC
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of cucumber in bar ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Few small flies
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pan in HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Food and ice buildup chest freezer
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For use at bar 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MAKING RICE and SCOOPING GARLIC ON AY BY WAREWASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/22/12.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING COOKED BEEF, CHEESE, and CUTTING CUCUMBERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. NOT ALL FOOD PREP WEARING
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. CUP OF CUCUMBERS AT BAR
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PANKO Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. FEW IN KITCHEN
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT BARS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SS PLATES NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANER Repeat Violation.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OUTDOOR BAR HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SEVERAL ITEMS WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLATES, CUPS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PITA IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. IN WAREWASH AREA
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED QUAT
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN CRACKER CRUMBS
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SEARED TUNA SITTING BY KITCHEN HWS EXPOSED TO SPLASH, NEED SPKASHGUARD
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NEED CHLORINE and QUAT
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. PREP COOK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. HALF and HALF and CUCUMBERS IN BAR DRINK ICE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beef and maranades in walkIN cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN WHITE and BROWN SUBSRANCES
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. MOPSINK FAUCET DRIPPING
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. SHRIMP THAWING IN MOPSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS AT FRONT BAR CLOGGED
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF AT 90F ON COUNTER, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE and BROWN SUBSTANCES ON DRY FOOD RACK
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM CHLORINE , DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE , NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AVAILABLE, USE DIP SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTING METAL PANS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. INDOOR BAR #2
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PREP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. INDOOR BAR #2 Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OUTDOOR BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED QUATERINARY STRIPS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. JUICE BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. LIMES
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BUCKET IN INDOOR BAR #1 and 2 and OUTDOOR BAR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HUMMUS AT 51F IN WALKIN COOLER, Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE & BROWN SUBSTANCES
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN WHITE & BROWN SUBSTANCES
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. NOT AIR DRIED AFTER APPLYING SANITIZER TO FOOD CONTACT SURFACE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE SCOOP IN BAR HWS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FLOOR MATS IN HWS INDOOR BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. INDOOR BAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. INDOOR BAR
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. SPILLED DRINK SYRUP ON FLOOR
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. INSECT KILLER ON BAR HWS
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; damaged food segregated
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).OBSERVED ITEMS THOWN IN TRASH, NO STOP SALE ISSUED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN REACHIN / BAIN MARIE
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BAIN MARIE /REACHIN NOT CAPABLE & MUST NOT BE UTILIZED UNTIL CAPABLE
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LOBSTER TAILS IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. OUTSIDE BAR
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CONTAINER WITH UTENSILS IN SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OUTSIDE BAR
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. UPSTAIRS BAR
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. CORPORATE CHEF ON FILE.COMES ONCE OR TWICE PER MONTH. NEED ONE FOR THIS LOCATION AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHENEVER 4 OR MORE EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN FOOD PREP INCLUDING BARTENDERS, SERVERS & BARBACKS
  • Critical. No proof of 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. SOME NOT DONE
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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