Casablanca On The Bay, 24 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASABLANCA ON THE BAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 24 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501188
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple boxes of food on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of cologne next to clean plates above hand sink near Double door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in bar cooler containing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Unit has cream. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in double door reach in cooler over food for customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. By stove in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm chlorine in sanitizer bucket in prep sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/02/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Wall knocked out and walk in cooler, triple sink, dish machine, and mop sink added. **Warning**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 66°F by oven in kitchen. Moved to reach in cooler by manager. Has only been out about 45 minutes per manager. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breads in breakfast area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Wall knocked out and walk in cooler, triple sink, dish machine, and mop sink added. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
4/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan cover
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice buckets
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Over restaurant food in reach in cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. By hand sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over juice
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of flour in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle of chlorine stored next to clean dishes. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid in kitchen on shelf. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Flour Under plumbing under hand sink in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lids in kitchen in drawer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cheese, and sour cream in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipe on table in kitchen.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/22/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Licensed for 10 seats, counted approximately 78 seats.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on oven handle.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Cooking equipment in front of handwash sink and small reach in cooler added. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oranges in storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on countervat 75F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen. Near handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Refrigerator with milk.
2/6/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1 03A-07-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41F. LIQUID EGGS AT 53F. 02-06-12 Butter at room temperature 75F.
  • 3 12A-16-1 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS OR TOUCH WRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. BEFORE PUTTING GLOVES ON. 02-06-12 Before gloves.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cantaloupe 74F, shredded cheese 60F-sitting on counter. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Liquid eggs 53F.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Toast. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting gloves on. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cantaloupe 74F, shredded cheese 60F-sitting on counter. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta cheese, milk. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10-15 total. Under handwash sink, beside refrigerator in kitchen, beside refrigerator in storage room. This violation must be corrected by : 10-25-11.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. UNKOWN SUBSTANCE IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW COOKIE DOUGH OVER READY TO EAT FOODS
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR CHOCOLATE CHIPS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8-10 D Y HARD DROPPINGS IN HARD TO REACH CORNER OF KITCHEN UNDER COUNTER TOP. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. HARD TO REACH CORNER UNDER COUNTER TOP
11/29/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-10-1 Observed an ice machine FREEZER with no overhead protection. OUTSIDE FREEZER
4/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHEESE IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine FREEZER with no overhead protection. OUTSIDE FREEZER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 OLD DRY DROPPINGS BEHIND COOLERS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BAR
4/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FLAT OF EGGS AT COOKLINE AT 50 F, Repeat Violation. SHREDED CHEESE AT 60 F KITCHEN
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. HAM NEAR HANDSINK SUBJECT TO SPLASH (COOKLINE) 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. EMPLOYEES TOUCHING FRUITS , BREAD AND OTHER READY TO EAT ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN WIPING HANDS ON SOILED CLOTH THEN ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda NOZZLE HOLDER. AT BAR
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. ON SODA HOLSTER
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CLOSET
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ABOVE DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. INSIDE CLOSET IN LOBBY NEXT TO RESTROOM
10/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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