Conch Republic Seafood Co, 631 Greene St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 631 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402621
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Used for Old Bay spice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Prep shelves containing clean dishware.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Can goods.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.near walk ins
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Pies in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.Oyster shucker knives. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.Cook line
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.By can rack.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Oyster area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.Shrimp, clam, oyster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Server area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Buuter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Pies
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Server station
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Shelves in dry storage area rusted.
  • 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.
07/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Rice
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Dry storage
  • Basic - Ceiling return vents missing.
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice cream scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Oyster bar
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Cans
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.Shelf near oyster bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Expo station
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Door broken to rIC
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Bar
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Fish house
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Around back door
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Door attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.Doors at reach in
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.ac vent
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.oysters Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
10/6/2012Routine - 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.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. SAME GLOVES USED TO HANDLE RAW FISH THEN TOUCHING COOKED FISH
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. SEVERAL AREAS OF DRY FOOD STORAGE and KITCHEN AREAS
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen counter around cleaned utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. SEVERAL PHF SEE TEMPERATURE LIST Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICECREAMS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES STORED BETWEEN ELECTRIC LINES and WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES
7/22/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. BETWEEN DISWASHER and DRAIN
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/crosscontamination. COOKED CONCH FLITTERS CROSSCONTAMINATED BY FLOUR and RAW POULTRY/SEAFOOD JUICES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/crosscontamination. EMPLOYEES SHOES STORED NEAR DRY FOODS and CANNED FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN FISH MARKET AREA
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. EMPLOYEES BATHROOM GARBAGE OVERFLOWING
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on beer cooler's floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN FISH MARKET WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • 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. IN DRY FOODS BUCKETS
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT TOMATOES, FISH DIP, CHEEDDAR CHEESE, 12 CALLALOO, RAW SHRIMPS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soil/moldlike substance buildup inside ice bin. IN THE DINNING AREA
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings. IN LIQUOR ROOM
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES IN FISH MARKET IN TUBING ATTACHED TO WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CONCH FLITTERS, SWEET and SOUR SHRIMP SAUCE and CHICKEN BROTH Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. IN BEER COOLER
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance and/or soil deposits. DAIQUIRY MIXER MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 6 PLUS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.chorizo
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.clam stock
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then 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.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese ,sauces
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sauces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.straws must be wrapped
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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