Duck Tavern (The), 5903 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUCK TAVERN (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5903 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487-3934
License #: 6011018
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.....on way to kitchen and bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit....raw chicken , raw shell eggs above raw burger in 2 door delfield reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.......Clorox spray bottle and all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by the fry shortening . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on bottom racks in the reach-in cooler .....beverage air cooler in kitchen .
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.....ice, straw, lemon slice dumped in handwashing sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by fry shorting in kitchen .
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing......spoon stored in handwashing sink in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice machine soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ....wash and rinse utensils not sanitized . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw burger above raw shrimp in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Wipe up food prep.area with all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.....wrong test kit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hot dog, lasagna ,chili, beans in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ...between kitchen and bar walk way. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.....underneath chest freezer, shelving in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall is hole by the ice machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw fish above ready to eat hot dog and roast beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw shell eggs above raw burger in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dumped ice , straw in bar . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.....bar. **Warning**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ... On and around ice machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. ... Heavy build up of debris around and under equipment and fixtures at bar.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. ... Hand sink in kitchen... Hot Water Faucet not working. NO hot water available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. ... thawing raw chicken and calamari on counter at room temperature
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. ...near and around ice machine. Wall damage and debris near floor. Areas exist for easy harboring of cockroaches/insects/infestation.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. ... Behind/Beneath equipment at Bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. ... Hand sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. ---s Sink at cocktail bar
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. ... In kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
12/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. --- pots, pans, to-go containers, plastic containers, ketchup bottles - stored on soiled shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- in kitchen, directly above food prep and storage there is hanging electrical lines/conduit and a Fire Suppression System tank, all covered with built-up dust, dirt, debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle. --- at cocktail bar.--- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. --- in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. --- meat slicer ii kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. --- sunkist wedger heavily soiled stored near exhaust fan on storeroom shelf.
  • Observed grease accumulated under equipment. --- at cocktail bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under shelving and equipment in kitchen /back of the house. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food/food contact surfaces. --- in kitchen.cellphone, keys, and magazine stored on meat slicer.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. --- at cocktail bar.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. --- exhaust hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. --- bar gun. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris and soil under equipment behind bar. accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Waste line.missing at soda gun holster. --- bar guns Repeat Violation.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. --- guns at cocktaiil bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. --- lid to drop-in-freezer does not create a sealand causes significant ice build-up. also there is exposed insulation on underside of lid, directly above uncovered food (saausage).
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. --- some areas of kiitchen missing cove molding.
  • Observed holes in wall. -- kitchen area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. --- at cocktail bar
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. hoodfilters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease and debris accumulation under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall/ceiling. by ice machine and in hallway by bar entrance by kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. urinal by handwash sink in mens bathroom not flushing.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above cooking equipment .
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor and under equipments
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Reach in cooler
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryer
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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