Castaways Restaurant, 1406 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1406 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050-2165
License #: 5400161
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Spray nozzle at dish machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish 50°F, shrimp 50°F, , garlic butter 54°F, Yellow fin tuna 51°F, gator 51°, shrimp salad 50°F, raw shrimp 52°F
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 50° corrective action taken shrimp put on ice.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. RIC ACROSS FROM STOVE.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on RIC .
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Conch put into pot with plastic on it, to thaw and cook. Operator was told to correct this method, unwrap product first before adding.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SprayER nozzle head on 3CS
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Also curtains and door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.waiter washed tray in HWS
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dishmachine racks
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken wings over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine, 100 ppmCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer is not working.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By reach in cooler against wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Microwave in line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Drygoods storage containers.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Microwave in cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in dishwasher area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Knives in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several food items in Walkin cooler.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Silverware
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Paper Towel used to wrap and store sushi tuna and tamago.
  • Observed soda line passing through ice storage bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Kitchen
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.FREEZER DOOR
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.DUMP SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-01-1 Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found DISHWASH AREA
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.SUSHI AREA
5/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SOME ITEMS FOUND IN REACH IN COOLER and WALK IN COOLER TTTRANSFERED TO OTHER UNITS
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.ACCORDING TO LABEL SUPPOSED TO REACH 180 ,FOUND AT 150
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.CURRENT LICENSE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ICE SCOOP
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.SUSHI AREA
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.EXPIRED
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed cheese with mold-like growth.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.CLAMS WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.PIZZA SAUCE
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.FREEZER DOOR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CURTAINS ON WALK IN freezer WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.EQUIPMENT AROUND
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.RIM OF SUSHI RICE BOWL
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.DUMP SINK
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN ,RIBS,SOUP,PASTA IN WALK IN COOLER CHICKEN,BEEF,FISH ON COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.CHEESE IN WALK IN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN WINGS OVER RIBS
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found DISHWASH AREA
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.KITCHEN
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SQUEEZE BOTTLES
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Knives
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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 handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Waitstaff handsink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Paper towel covering food.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Personal items in food area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.K and ABC in dining room.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By steamtables.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Holandaise sauce.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Walk-in cooler covering clams.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Handicapped stall.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By reach in cooler kitchen
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Flour/Oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Refrig drawers
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives stored on a towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Windex spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Behind sushi bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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