Carolines Cafe, 310 Duval St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAROLINES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 310 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5401740
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.Bar **Repeat Violation**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Next to ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dry storage.
  • Basic - Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on ceiling.Kitchen
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.Bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar.Pigeons.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Kitchen overhead
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.Dishwash area
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.Bar **Repeat Violation**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler.corn **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.Bar
2/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.dishwash area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.Jalepeno peppers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cook line refrigerator containing fish/shrimp
  • Critical - Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flour , rice **Corrected On-Site**
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in bar area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen area
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairTop o f freezer rusted
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin shelves
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.3 comp sink
  • Critical - Hand sink missing splasguard in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN THE KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2010 LICENSE DISPLAYED
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. TARTAR SAUCE and PICKLE BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CAN OPENER HOLSTER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL FOODS SEE TEMPERATURE LIST
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CORN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOKLINE REACH IN UNIT DOOR GASKET ALLOWING AIR FLOW TO EMIGRATE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light covers. KITCHEN AREA & WAREWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/2010.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MEN's employee restroom.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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