Cortesse's Bistro, 172 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CORTESSE'S BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 172 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501285
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/10/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave door.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. 10-17-11 still delinquent as per phone call to office.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. 10-17-11 still delinquent as per phone call to office.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave door.
10/17/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 01A-10-1 Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. No tags/invoice/receipt for clams, grouper.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tabouleh 50F in reach in cooler. 07-27-11 cooked chicken 54-55F, mashed potatoes 43-45.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave door.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. No tags/invoice/receipt for clams, grouper.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. At least 10 live.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on microwave door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tabouleh 50F in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cut melon, goat cheese, deli meats, crabmeat.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cut melon, ready to eat pies.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach over 100 ppm.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Water transported in unacceptable containers. Water in unmarked container, water in one gallon milk jug, water in car wash concentrate container.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. STORAGE BUILDING
  • Critical - Electrical outlet has broken cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. HANGING ON OVEN HANDLES
  • Light not functioning. HOOD
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WAITSTATION REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. REACH IN COOLER BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with build-up of food debris.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER BUTTER IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. STICKY OVEN HANDLES
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CIGARETTES ON COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Complaint FullInspection 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. SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER ON COOKLINE AT 59 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. GRAVY AT 70 IN STEAMER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE BREAD IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. VEGETABLE OIL ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. WAITRESS BARE HAND ON FRUIT Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. USING FOIL AS A SHELVING COVER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. THE PIE REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. WIRE RACKS OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL REACH IN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING OF COOKLINE
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. MIXING BOWLS
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. TONGS HANGING ON OVEN HANDLE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. STACKING WET DISHES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead roaches control devices. 25 ON STICKY PAD IN BAR AREA
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. FIRST AID KIT STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSE EXPIRED.
9/9/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. AT DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STOREROOM / WALKINCOOLER
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DAIRY ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND COOLERS
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS AT BACK STORAGE - SUGAR - RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INTERIOR LID AT BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. BACK STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BACK STORAGE HANDSINK
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE FAUCET AT AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE BY MOPSINK AND MOPSINK
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. AT DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. BACK STORAGE
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. BACK STORAGE
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WAITSTATION AND BACK STORAGE . WAITSTATION COOLER
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STOREROOM / WALKINCOOLER
  • 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.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DAIRY ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND COOLERS
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. NUMEROUS SOUPS AND SAUCES AT 125-128 F KITCHEN STEAMER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BACK STORAGE . WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PREPLINE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE . ICESCOOP ON TOP OF ICEMACHINE (BAR)
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. LESS THAN 20 SECONDS
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES INCLUDING WAITERSS STAFF TOUCHING NUMEROUS READY TO EAT FOODS
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. NUMEROUS CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. NUMEROUS SINGLESERVICE BOWLS USED AS SCOOP
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHIPPED CRACKED SPATULA IN KITCHEN
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS AT BACK STORAGE - SUGAR - RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INTERIOR LID AT BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. BACK STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT .MICROWAVE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. WAITSTATION AND BACK STORAGE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK AT BAR
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BACK STORAGE HANDSINK
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE FAUCET AT AT BAR
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE BY MOPSINK AND MOPSINK
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. AT DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BACK STORAGE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. BACK STORAGE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WAITSTATION AND BACK STORAGE . WAITSTATION COOLER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE JACKET ON FRIDGE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE STOREROOM / WALKINCOOLER
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 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.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE UNITS
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. WIPE CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. USED SAME GLOVES THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLERS
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE UNITS
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MEATS OVER READY TO EAT IN NUMEROUS KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. WIPE CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOPS ON SOILED COUNTERS/TOP OF DUSTY ICEMACHINE
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. HANDLE IN FOOD -ITEMS IN COOLERS
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 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. USED SAME GLOVES THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. USED SAME GLOVES THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 SEMIHARD DROPPING IN SECOND KITCHEN
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY REAR KITCHEN COOLER
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. IN HOOD
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR
9/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 4 DENTED CANS - SECOND KITCHEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 BAGS OF CORNMEAL WITH GNAWED COVER. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE UNITS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MEATS OVER READY TO EAT IN NUMEROUS KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF TEA ON FLOOR -WAITSTATION
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. WIPE CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOPS ON SOILED COUNTERS/TOP OF DUSTY ICEMACHINE
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. HANDLE IN FOOD -ITEMS IN COOLERS
  • 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. USED SAME GLOVES THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. USED SAME GLOVES THROUGHOUT
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EMPLOYEES EATING IN KITCHEN AND PREPLINE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOK
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS IN SECOND KITCHEN
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. SOILED WOODEN BREAD BOARDS . (FOOD PARTICLES )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INTERIOR LID - AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. WAITSTATION
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. SECOND KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. CART IN KITCHEN BY COOKLINE
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. NUMEROUS SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINERS -KITCHEN , WAITSTATION
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF SINGLESERVICE ITEMS
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.AT DISHMACHINE
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 SEMIHARD DROPPING IN SECOND KITCHEN
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR KITCHEN DOOR
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY REAR KITCHEN COOLER
  • Light not functioning. IN HOOD
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEE BAGS AND ITEMS WITH FOOD IN KITCHEN AND WAITSTATION
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. LOTION AND CIGARETTE BY FOOD IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. MEDICINES IN WALKINCOOLER . ALSO ON COUNTER NEXT TO FOODITEMS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. NUMEROUS ITEMS AND CIGARETTE
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.MISSING DOOR TO FRYER-KITCHEN
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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