Duffy's Steak & Lobster House, 1007 Simonton St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Duffy's Steak & Lobster House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1007 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040-3107
License #: 5400859
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Dining room.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.Bus room.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Kitchen pots and pans shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.Musty , mildew smell around dining room.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to dry peppers In the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Duck/lamb freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in the kitchen next to the walk in cooler and across from the dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Duck
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Barnaise sauce.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.mop sink
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Mop sink
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Evidence of mat cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(Aold labels on clean containers.
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Under construction near AC unit.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.WIC
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.floor in disrepair kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a contact surface.wine glasses
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hot water faucet handle missing in DW area.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.broken tiles
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach-in cooler by stov4s.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By stoves and by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Live Maine Lobsters in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. LINEN CLOTH USED TO WRAP CUT TOMATOES
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HWS BY BREAD STATION CLOGGED
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. IN THE KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BY BREAD STATION
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE LID IN DISREPAIR
  • Observed hole/opening in ceiling. BY PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. DUCKS OVER OPENED BUTTER and OTHER RTE FOODS IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. AT MOP SINK
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Label on a food item packaged/prepared on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN BREAD STATION
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. YELLOW CUTTING BOARDS BY BREAD STATION ON SOILED SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings.
  • Observed hole in wall. BY HWS IN THE BREAD STATION AREA
9/16/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. BAR AREA
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with debris and/or soil deposits. BREAD DRAWERS
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. DISHWASHER RACKS IN MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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