Elephant Walk, 4009 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELEPHANT WALK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4009 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
License #: 7600673
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 2/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Stock products in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In standpipe room
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles stained in dishwasher area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around dishwasher area
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upstairs service area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided signs to post
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed apples in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In standpipe room
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flavored bread butter at 63F under 3 hours moved to cooler
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons in ice bin upstairs bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw chicken over cooked soups in walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upstairs and downstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On reach in cooler shelves
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign and posted **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go boxes in stand pipe room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Stock ingredients in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vents soiled.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in containers **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. Chef touched hamburger bun already toasted **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mango salsa in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw beef over raw fish in low boy cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray bottle and bottle of bleach **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cutting board and knife in hand wash sink in downstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of the ice machines soiled
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) with standing water. In corners on cook line
  • Basic - Light out in walk in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler leaking water Unit holding temperature at time of inspection
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Provided safe storage handout **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Standpipe room fire is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
4/8/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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