Big Chill Restaurant, 104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Big Chill Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
License #: 5428051
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.top of pizza oven
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom, bar
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Bottle stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken, put in RIC
  • 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 - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms 81° f steam table and mash potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washed hands with gloves on
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.
  • Fuel-burning water heater in use inside an enclosed building or patio area. For reporting purposes only. Venting for enclosed water heater in poor repair, not properly venting.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER AT RAW BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN A DRAWER OF UN USED EQIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN . THE OPERATOR TOOK THE DRAWER AWAY AND FURTHER INSPECTED THE AREA, NO MORE ROACHES OBSERVED, ORKIN IS ON THE PROPERTY TO FURTHER FUMIGATE THE AREA.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). OYSTERS AND SHRIMP.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles holdster.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HAND SINK DRAIN
  • Violation: 29-13-1 Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Pizza prep station
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 4 old dry rodent dropping found at inside bar area and on food prep area shelf.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing tiles
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cold holding drawers under cookline
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Walk-in freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing tiles
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Pizza prep station
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.COFFEE STATION
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on smoothie dispensing nozzles at outside bar area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles holdster.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Outside bar
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.Guacamole
  • Observed hole in wall.NEXT TO SODA MACHINE
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HAND SINK DRAIN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw beef pattys and raw chicken at 56 degrees inside cold holding drawers under cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw fish and coleslaw at 56 degrees
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 4 old dry rodent dropping found at inside bar area and on food prep area shelf.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket for sanitizing towells
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.max foam above prep table and sanitizing bucket on prep table
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tiles and grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.pizza station
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after eating and then serving food
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bottles
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin frezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.scooping ice with cups
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chiken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw oyster over vegies
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 15 plus live roaches found inside reachin cooler gasket located in cookline inside kitchen
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 30 plus dry rodent droppings found all around kitchen areas,dry stoage rooms,on the floors,on shelving used for bag in abox storage,on racks used for can storage
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.straw must be wrapped
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.garlic and oil mix
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.forks and knife
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD GROOVED/PITTED AND NO LONGER CLEANABLE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND SINK MISSING IN FOOD PREPARATION ROOM OR AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE NOT PROPERLY DISPLAYED (CURRENT).
  • OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLED, OR DISPENSED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS FOR CONTAMINATION (STRAW MUST BE WRAPPED).
  • Critical - OBSERVED SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA.
  • OBSERVED WALL SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS (SOME AREAS).
  • OBSERVED WASTE LINE MISSING AT SODA GUN HOLSTER.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles missing by walkin
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin /sour cream 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 encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.gaskets /walkin cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing tiles in front of walkin
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bread crumbs
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.yellowtail
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.pastry reachin
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.oyster bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ice cream freezer
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.raw bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.raw bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.raw bar
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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