Duffys Sports Grill, 721 Village Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUFFYS SPORTS GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 721 Village Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6013750
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple buckets on kitchen floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kitchen chef touching multiple RTE foods while temperatures were being taken
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef, raw seafood, cooked ribs 50-57°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: kitchen chef placed ice bags on all items in COOKLINE drawer coolers
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw steaks stored behind raw seafood in drawer cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
2/14/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 3 stalls present. 1 of 3 stalls missing receptacle covering. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in electrical room . **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On chicken prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Open bag of sugar. Operator discarded product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. COOKLINE reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled containing food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PEPPERJACK cheese 51° in COOKLINE lid reach in cooler. Cheese was removed from overnight storage in lower cabinet cooler and immediately placed in cold holding in top lid cooler area. Stacks of cheese were reduced to allow more even cooling and operator advised to leave lids shut when not in use. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 dry rodents droppings in electrical room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Near chicken prep table with cooked chicken being cut **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. Operator provided napkins for drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/13/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In batter mix, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Comminuted/injected/tenderized meat stored above whole-muscle intact cut of meat. COMMINUTED GROUND BEEF OVER INTACT STEAKS in WIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.OVER MOP SINK
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.NEAR POTATO SPEED RACK
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.CELL PHONE IN COOK LINE
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.BOWLS OF SALAD STORED OVER LETTUCE NOT PROTECTED
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In hot rice, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.MAIN BAR HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.NEAR GRILL TOP
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.NEAR PREP COUNTER
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RECTANGLE TRAY OF CLARIFIED BUTTER AT 90° for two hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in rear hall by mop sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER LIVE LOBSTER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.HWS USED TO RINSE SPOON **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.MAIN BAR HAND SINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.DEAD BATTERIES IN PT DISPENSER **Corrected On-Site**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL OPERATIONAL
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN CRAB STUFFING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GASKETS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. LINE
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING RAGS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. PREP HWS
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and mop room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MOTZARELLA STICKS WALKIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK WHITE SUBSTANCES Corrected On Site.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PANKO Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.walk in freezer
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham/walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.flour/rice/kitchen
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED_(PROTEIN COOLER) NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHROOM 3 out of 4
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. MUGS STORED UNDER THE DINING SIDE SERVERS STATION _UNDER HAND SINK PIPES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY GLASSES ETC _DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHROOM 3 out of 4
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED_(PROTEIN COOLER) NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHROOM HAND SINK _PITCHERS INSIDE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. COOK LINE HAND SINK
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD _DISH PIT
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. CLUGGED_DISHROOM UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -MANAGER CALLING PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING _LEMON/LIME CONTAINERS_DINING SIDE SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters need cleaning. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
5/10/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish moved to walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings 45'F manager moved wings into walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed refrigerated potentially hazardous food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. mix vegetable walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw fish from cheese Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters need cleaning. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinse. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. fish and steak
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. milk walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. owner can not used dishmachine until it's sanitizing properly Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken next to beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from soil gloves to clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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