Florida Keys Lobster House, 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLORIDA KEYS LOBSTER HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2340
License #: 5400016
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.corrective action taken reheated.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons on buffet line. Corrective action taken. Put into RIC TO COOL.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over fish
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi area , dishes in sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna , ribs
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Changing size and layout of bar (wall removed), bar extended. **Warning** Operator has submitted flor plan and is waiting approval. Log # HQ -14-3049
2/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Sushi station, service station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Changing size and layout of bar (wall removed), bar extended. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. 3 compartment sink.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Silverware in dishwasher area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Back prep area/dishwasher station.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date.ABC and K System. For reporting purposes only.
11/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Drygoods area.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.Salad bar
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Maintenance equipment
7/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Carrots. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.Pipe by handwashing sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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