Bobalu's, 404 Southard St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BOBALU'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 404 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402667
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 4/30/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bottles
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving in walkin
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN DINING AREA (PHF SAUCES DISCARDED BY OPERATOR)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. DUE TO DISHWASHER NOT WORKING PROPERLY
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MADE ICE MAY BE EXPOSED TO CROSSCONTAMINATION FROM DRAINING ICE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE CONDENSATION EQUIPMENT ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN NEAR MADE ICE
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. PIZZA MAKER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTIC EATING UTENSILS Repeat Violation.
9/19/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FOODS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOXES OF FRIES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BUCKET OF PICKLES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. INSIDE FLOUR BIN
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing. FOOD HANDLER HAD VERY SOILED APRON ON. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance on ice dispensing nozzle.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. SODA NOZZLE'S SURFACES
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. IN MOP SINK SPIGET
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. IN DEAD ROACH BY SODA STATION IN DINNING ROOM AREA
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
12/28/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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