Cracked Conch Cafe, 4999 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRACKED CONCH CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4999 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2622
License #: 5401346
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF non working RIC NEXT TO DESERT COOLER. I
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Wisk and mallet stored in hood system
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine exterior is taped up, and rusting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Above micro wave
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over RTE turkey
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom s
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Label on container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters is missing required information.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under dish wash
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Oysters over dressings, produce,
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under dish wash
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door missing insulation.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Oysters over dressings, produce,
  • High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch ceviche is served.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches found by reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches found by reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil by waitstaff cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Doors of reaching cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 gallon n kitchen reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.By Espresso machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Dishwashing area.Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Beef and Cooked Turkey
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.Paint items in mop sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk and Cream containers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Behind stove.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Reach-in coolers.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Wall cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen by stoves.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.By dessert upright cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.By stove and backroom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Wall coolers in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoop.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Towel covering sausage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By 3 compartment sink.
  • 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.Flour.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.Shrimp and Conch meat Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.From 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Kitchen by refrigerator and by mop sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Hamburger meat.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Kitchen handsink, hot water. Repeat Violation.
5/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Reach-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Hot Water in kitchen Handsink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Back storage area
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood/Chicken/Conch salad.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Coolers.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Back room oil containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Under drinking cups & under cutting boards.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Bar & Kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. 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. Pro Repeat Violation.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Back room.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice Scoop
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Back room
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Dishwashing area
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Bar area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Lost card.
  • 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. Pro
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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