Emerald Bay, 40001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EMERALD BAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 40001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541-3885
License #: 5602965
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, kitchen door and door to dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham slices 46 °F.(less than four hours) Operator iced down. **Warning**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in storage closet by front counter. Operator cleaned up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, kitchen door and door to dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in kitchen and dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham slices 46 °F.(less than four hours) Operator iced down. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 old/hard/dry droppings in storage closet by front counter , 2 old/hard/dry droppings by ice machine, 6 old/hard/dry droppings behind chest freezer in kitchen, 2 fresh droppings on dishwashing machine chemicals, approximately 10 old/hard/dry droppings on dishwashing machine chemicals, 6 old/hard/dry droppings on top water heater, and greater than 25 old/hard/dry droppings in downstairs storage room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Sandwich prep cooler doors misaligned, loose/damaged hinges. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... exposed hotdog container interiors.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair... prep cooler door misaligned.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Moderate grease/oil accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Small take out plastic containers.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of water stored on floor... Bar closet.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair... Prep cooler door misaligned.
  • Basic - Gap between Hood filters.
  • Basic - Moderate grease buildup on hood filters.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Turkey 46?. Later 42? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... 47?/ later 42? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times... obstructed by towels bus pan.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... split, torn.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets... mold-like substance.
  • Observed wall by dishmachine in disrepair... finish chipped, peeling.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands... bus pan with towels stored over kitchen handsink.
  • Observed loose prep cooler doors... hinges.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... turkey slices at 45 f., prep cooler top compartment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled panini press.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not protected from contamination... shredded cheese at bar counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken dish and moderate buildup of grease/food scraps under equipment/stove.
  • Observed oil dripping down interior sides of hood.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.., shredded cheese at bar counter held @ room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed two undated prepared turkey sandwiches in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... hotdogs held @ 128 f. Corrected On Site.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed no soap at kitchen handsink.
  • Observed oil dripping down interior sides of hood system.
  • Critical - Observed soiled panini press.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed some oil dripping down hood system beneath the filters.
  • Critical - Observed window cleaners stored on condiments shelf.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an unclean food probe thermometer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled prep cooler food storage container. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bottled water stored on floor...must be 6 inches off floor.
  • Critical. Observed unprotected take-out trays...please invert.
  • Observed torn gasket/seal on prep cooler door.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation....recommend a digital type for faster readings.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of non-handled cup used to scoop/dispense ice at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of improper handwashing...no disposable towels or soap at cook line handsink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line handsink.
  • Observed wall by dishmachine not smooth and easily cleanable...chipped/mold-like growth.
  • Critical. Observed expired Hotel and Restaurant license displayed.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pepper jack cheese @45, top sandwich cooler compartment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tile in disrepair/missing...evidence of rain water leakage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....over ice machine.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for cook, Rodolfo.
  • Critical. Employee training certificate for Nicole Colbrown has expired...8/15/9.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...potato salad @ 69f, cole slaw @ 59f, ric. Corrected On Site...discarded.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...kitchen.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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