Down The Hatch Seafood Rstrnt, 4894 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Down The Hatch Seafood Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4894 Front St, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
License #: 7402197
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several areas in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles in numerous areas in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Preparation area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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 - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink by dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mixer, prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken wings.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back hallway.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed a dented of creamed corn.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken wings, breaded shrimp, walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled..
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Preparation area.
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer stored in front of it. Preparation room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers outside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food residue on spice container. Dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Bread.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan covers inside walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer. Fish, crab legs.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside walk in cooler. Breaded shrimp.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Preparation room.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Servers cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a wiping cloth in the handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in salad cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Salad cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of salad cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp salad, salad cooler 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan covers inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 48 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing floor tiles by dish machine .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded shrimp 44 degrees Fahrenheit in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings, walk in cooler were 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler. Breaded shrimp.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Preparation area.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi cooler.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Salad cooler.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons and creamer were 49 degees Farhenheit in salad preparation cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad preparation cooler. Correct by 08/30/2010.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mixers stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer. Crab legs.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in seafood prep. cooler.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Salad cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of dish machine.
  • Observed rust build-up on on shelves preparation table server's in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cook line.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwashing sink preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door to restaurant.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer cooler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated black debris. Beer cooler.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a dented can of beans.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There were utensils in the handwashing sink in preparation area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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