Flounder's Ale House, 800 Quiet Water Bch Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLOUNDER'S ALE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 800 Quiet Water Bch Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561-2002
License #: 2701229
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on all handwash sinks, soap dispensers, and paper towel dispensers.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: ranch dressing, bulk dry goods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable: all.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: third pans in storage/salad area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair: seasoning bottle partially melted (corrected on-site) / cracked third pans.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair: select units.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair: one bent, small gap between two on right side.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses: cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor: case of styrofoam containers in dry storage.
  • Basic - Soil/dust residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface: fans in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface: overflowing drain behind walk-in freezer, onto kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength: 0ppm, corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165° as evidenced by pink/translucent meat in center of cut breast. Operator disposed of product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41°: cavatappi noodles 48°, stuffed tomatoes 52°, sour cream 69°, cut lettuce 71°. Operator disposed of all products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler/freezer: raw steaks over raw fish / parcooked chicken tenders over parcooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse: cavatappi noodles 48°, stuffed tomatoes 52°, sour cream 69°, cut lettuce 71°. Observed operator disposing of products.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: most machines, lids, deflectors.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of green mold-like substance inside the water filters: above cookline handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink: bucket and scrubber in dishpit handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: cookline.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/wiping cloth solution station.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41° or colder: salad unit.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls and baseboards: indoor bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting: wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and stains and are no longer cleanable: all. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: throughout kitchen. **Warning**
6/23/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls and baseboards: indoor bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting: wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and stains and are no longer cleanable: all. **Warning**
  • 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: family side service side station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris: outdoor bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored incorrectly in walk-in cooler: trays of key lime pies stacked on top of each other so that the bottoms of the trays touched the pies below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food: blocks of ice in snow cone station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with hair: key lime pie in walk-in cooler. Operator disposed of product. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41°: spiral pasta 56°, onions and peppers 53°, ribeyes 54°, chicken 54°, filets 52° / spiral pasta 60° / asparagus 56°. Operator disposed of all products. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse: spiral pasta 56°, onions and peppers 53°, ribeyes 54°, chicken 54°, filets 52° / spiral pasta 60° / asparagus 56°. Operator disposed of all products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41°: most reach-in coolers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with food deposits: rotating toaster oven. **Warning**
6/20/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black, green, and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda guns and holsters soiled. **Warning**
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser at handwash sinks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: to-go containers inside bulk pepper. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing/cracked. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: raw shrimp and raw chicken over fries. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black, green, and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: filling pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap, or handwash sign provided at some handwash sinks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda guns and holsters soiled. **Warning**
3/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location, wire wisk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning, hood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar and flour.
  • 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. Scooping ice with cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, across from kitchen bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on speed racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of uproght cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, expedite side.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing/broken/damaged in dishwasher area and behind service bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets/door seals.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in service bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • Critical - Cold holding units incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures at cookline. Technician on site; repairs/service made. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit at cookline in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (basa, bleu cheese, milk wash). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw oyster shucking station immediately adjacent to the ice machine, causing splash on the ice machine lid or in the ice when opened. Relocate the shucking station away from other ready-to-eat foods or prep areas.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered marinara sauce in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (marinara sauce). Corrected On Site. Fresh batch @ 164 F when reheated.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours (marinara sauce from lunch prep, about 4 hours ago). Product to be used. Corrected On Site.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (reach-in cooler). Technician on site; store product in other coolers until unit is holding @ 41 F or below.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (tartar sauce, mayo, milk).
5/23/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice at bars and beverage stations.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar areas and around soda boxes.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (salad station).
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - Drain line on interior of reach-in freezer; leaking and large ice build-up inside.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (salad dressing, salsa). Use other cooler, recover temps quickly).
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle (saltwater). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (smoked sausage, alfredo sauce). Reheat to 165 F, return to hot holding and maintain @ 135 F or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours (alfredo, smoked sausage). Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - missing floor tiles at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under the salad station.
  • Observed food debris/liquid accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Technician on site; adjustments made. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (seafood mix). Product reheated; returned to hot holding. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable behind service bar.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a rear area of restaurant - sliding doors removed; open to exterior contamination.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • 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 (oyster on the half shell). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on unit at cookline and flip door gasket on ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (oysters on the half shell).
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed food (strawberries in syrup) with mold-like growth. Product not to be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening (strawberries in syrup). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cookline reach-in cooler (beef, philly steak, chicken breasts). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (reach-in cooler on cookline). Maintenance man on it during inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor at bar (cans of pineapple juice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of lowboy cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle (salt water).
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food does not indicate which menu items can be served undercooked or raw.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Clean plates and bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle (saltwater). Corrected On Site.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed adulteration of ice in ice machine by spray from glass washer in outside bar. Corrected On Site. Ice not to be used.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the salad unit. This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (salad table). This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer (recent deliveries).
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door in poor repair; not closing properly.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of ants in soda box rack area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated mold/mildew in service bar area.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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