Chart House The, 201 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHART HOUSE THE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 201 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-4022
License #: 6803002
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed microwave in pantry station soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melons, diced hard boiled eggs, dairy above 47°F. PRODUCT DISCARDED.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. OBSERVED EGGS, CUT MELONS, DRESSING ABOVE 47°F. Cold held overnight.
  • 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. Reach in unit containing salad product for buffet maintaining temperatures above 47°F. ALL PH/TCS PRODUCTS DISCARDED. SEE STOP SALE. OTHER UNITS AVAILABLE FOR USE.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Damaged/inaccurate thermometer at dishwash machine utilizing hot water sanitization.
  • Basic - Observed the ending go the countertops along cookline not smooth and easily cleanable . Observed metal turning upward from counter top.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado sitting on top of shredded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item thawing inside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing **Corrected On-Site**
12/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles, sour cream , dressings and dairy based deserts holding temperatures of 54?f-60?F. Foods were in cooler less than four hours and were moved to a cooler capable of maintaining potentially hazardous foods at proper temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Observed reach in cooler holding an ambient air temperature of 53?F. Repair on order. **Warning**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Drain cover(s) loose at drain at front kitchen
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed drink ice at bar exposed to splash from handwashing at handsink at bar.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing(observed sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink ) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for cheese and scoop for pepper lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Pantry cooler where hummus made-on-site, is stored.] Relocated non-potentially hazardous items to nearby cooler. Potentially hazardous items were discarded. Technician called in.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture of dish machine rinse bay cold water side. Water is unintentionally running from unit at handle area. A plumber has been called out immediately.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Made on-site hummus at 50degF] Corrected On Site by Chef discarding potentially hazardous items.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [Unit on women's employee restroom broken and has punched through wall.]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Bakery cooler ambient air at 56degF] Sour cream discarded. No other items present in unit. Other area units to be used.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [cookline] Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [2 pantry coolers] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [bakery cooler]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [salad bar coolers]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [cookline]
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [sour cream at 56degF] Corrected On Site by discarding.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Pasta salad with incorrect label in salad bar cooler] Corrected On Site.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered bowl of flour stored on top of shelved clean plates in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bagged packages with cut cornets not sealed or stored in closed container in dry storage room. (dark brown sugar, wasabi, dry pasta).
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Lexane container on storage shelf by ice machine heavily cracked/broken. Recommend discarding.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of 2 ice machines. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener by hand sink and hand sanitizer unit near where 2 live roaches were found. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed flour bin in dry storage room spilled on container exterior and adjacent containers/equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cookline gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Lexane containers on storage shelf stacked wet. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 large live roaches found under hand sanitizer unit where unit mounts on wall at hand sink by mounted can opener. Hand sink is part of 8 foot long prep table where bread is stored and individual butter cups are prepped. Corrected On Site by chef killing roaches and sanitizer unit removed from wall.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 4 deadbroaches found on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed old individual bread loaves accumulated on kitchen floor below bread prep table. Corrected On Site.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf above preparation table while employee mixes ingredients. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Plastic storage containers have broken /cracked green lids. Potential for pieces to end up in foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Soup spoons at buffet area not presented handle up. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed purse on shelf in preparation area next to spices and above pan. Corrected On Site.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.[seafood] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Small BEVERAGE AIR by linen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. [crushed ice]
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.[crushed ice]
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen counter by cookline handsink hood system dripping grease.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Strawberries in dessert cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.[soda can at bar]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice on shelf in dry storage room.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Dry storage area, sack of confectioners sugar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. [bar area]
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. Grease running onto kitchen counter near handsink. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. [bar area]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Three drawer hotholding at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen counter by cookline handsink hood system dripping grease.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Soup spoons not stored handle up.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[bar area]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[cookline handsink]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[bar area]
  • Light not functioning. Storage area going toward employee restroom.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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