Destin Cafe, 1020 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DESTIN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1020 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541-2902
License #: 5600878
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Critical - No thermometer available to measure temperature of food products... not monitoring temps.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed litter on ground around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... liquid eggs @ 45 f., prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell/liquid eggs stored on floor... walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers... heavy dust.
  • Critical - Prep cooler overstocked... inadequate air circulation. Corrected On Site.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Observed bag of sugar stored on floor...dry storage.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor behind ovens.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed moderate accumulation of grease under fryers, cook line.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign posted at designated handsinks.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed tomato cans stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease... behind oven.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine exterior.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on equipment exteriors/door handles.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment/fryers.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled triple milk dispenser.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food splash in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind ovens.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry... outside back.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
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  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
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  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination...omettes on buffet table with no sneeze guard.
  • Critical - Expired employee training certificates.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on cook line/prep area.
  • Observed food debris/grime accumulated on kitchen floor throughout including under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food splash on single service container...cook line/by steam table.
  • Critical - Observed soile interior of reach-in cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided...dinner menu.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water...2 pork loins.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled can storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed soiled prep table next to flat grill...especially lower section.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall...dry storage room.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided...could not be found.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...egg salad @ 45 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cook line handsink used for purposes other than the designated use...storage of pans.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided for use with quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters over chargrill.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed liquid spillage/residue on floor under soda fountain syrup containers...waitstation.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw chicken @ 45f., cook's line prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...prep cooler.
  • Observed moderate amount oil dripping from within hood system.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsinks used by food employees...kitchen.
  • Observed food debris/grime accumulated under cooking equipment...2nd cook line.
  • Observed oil accumulated under/around fryer.
  • Wet mop heads not hung to air dry...on ground outside.
  • No choking assistance sign posted.
12/17/2009Routine - 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...chicken salad not dated.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw chicken @ 45 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...breakfast sausage @ 115 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed liquid egg and bacon stored on floor...walk in cooler.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical. Two Hand wash sinks lacking hand drying provisions...main kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under waitstation equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated alongside wall behind ovens/flat grill.
  • Observed dusty walk in cooler fan covers.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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