Blue Heaven Restaurant, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Blue Heaven Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040-7334
License #: 5401950
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on glass racks.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.In front of steam table.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Mens, Women's restroom.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.Server drying silverware with a paper towel.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Pies
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugars **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Mens room
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Around
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Along cook line
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Above Benedict station.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Bacon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Salad RIC
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Key Zlime Pie
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large white containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Microwave shelf soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Onion shelves, cutting board
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.Chickens
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.large white containers
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Prep kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Fans around prep kitchen and Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler curtain torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Cold side no adequate splash guard or other proper protection from contamination.At hand wash sink
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.Black beans, cooked potatoes
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Black bens, cooked potatoes
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.Spatulas in ice bath **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Bakery
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hollandaise sauce
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - 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. Gallon of milk
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Rice
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris cook line
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Squeeze bottles
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
  • Intermediate - Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar.Chickens
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Faucet/handle missing splash guard at plumbing fixture.kitchen sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen areas
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Fan dusty
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler walls
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.around kitchen area and fish walk in
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. watermelon in walk in
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.chickens
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.Busser station
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milkCorrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.unwrapped straws Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled kitchen area shelves.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ice cream freezer
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2012Complaint FullInsp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipments incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA and WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY THEN CLEAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE BAR COLLECTING WATER INSIDE UNIT
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MULTIPLE PHF
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BISON MEAT STORED OVER SEAFOOD
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food. IN FRONT BAR AREA SOAP STORED BY SALT, PEPPER and KETCHUP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED POTATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. AT THE BAKERY AREA
10/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior/exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. IN SEVERAL AREAS IN THE KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW POULTRY/BEEF OVER SEAFOOD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WASTE LINE IN BAR AREA OUTSIDE
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEVERAL SQUEEZE BOTTLES & REFRIGERATED FOODS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW CHICKEN
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SPLASH GUARD MISSING BETWEEN HWS & FOOD PREPARATION AREAS
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. RAW SHELL EGGS BEING PREPARED ON TOP OF DISHWASHER COUNTER WHERE SOILED DISHWARE ARE SOAKED/SCRAPED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF FROM FISH
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BLOODY MARY
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an unclean thermometer. REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL IN SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN
  • Observed holes in wall. IN NUMEROUS AREAS OF KITCHEN & FOOD PREPARATION AREAS
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FOODS REMOVED TO A WORKING UNIT
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SUPPRESION SYSTEM SURFACES
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. TIN FOIL COVERING COOKLINE SHELVES
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. STRAWS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. CAT IN 2ND FLOOR
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. 8 CHICKENS IN FOOD DINNING AREA
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. SEVERAL DOORS WITH BOTTOM AND UPPER GAPS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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