Fudpucker's-Destin Beachside, 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Fudpucker's-Destin Beachside
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5601956
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris under downstairs wait station area.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, most tanks.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp on walk-in freezer floor, pickles on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair, in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease above oven.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, multiple boards.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, multiple areas.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, cases of mayonnaise.
  • Basic - Garbage/liquid sludge on the ground and/or pad around compactor.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair, multiple reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored hanging on rack, with food contact surface protruding into aisle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, multiple containers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present, one can of pear tomatoes. Operator to segregate for credit.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in downstairs wait station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chicken wings) left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (pulled pork) covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees (Matt Bouchard). To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of shrimp on freezer floor , buckets of pickles .
  • 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Gumbo at 137°, reheated to 165° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar and service bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottle
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered... spices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Identified reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... Dish pit.
  • Basic - Liquid waste/sludge in compactor enclosure.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... Two identified sinks.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease... Over oven and pizza oven areas.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food without first washing hands... Chopping vegs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Stuffed shrimp 49°, transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in identified reach in cooler... Chicken over hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Identified 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 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting... Cups
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair... Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Cajun sauce 45?. Later temp 38? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed... Back prep room.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Obseraved torn reach in cooler door gaskets -several coolers.
  • Observed Hummus at 45? Fahrenheit - corrected on site.
  • Observed broken thermometer in reach-in cooler - corrected on site.
  • Observed cups / glasses stacked while wet.
  • Observed diced ham at 47? Fahrenheit - corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager certification - Larry Murphy, expired 10/3/2012.
  • Critical - Observed fly catchers over wait station / in common prep areas.
  • Observed grease buildup on ceiling / area over convection over (corner).
  • Observed hole / opening by walk-in cooler - need to seal.
  • Observed hood filters detached - unable to stay in place with exhaust on.
  • Observed moderate grease buildup on hood filters / system.
  • Critical - Observed no sanitizer test kit.
  • Critical - Observed salad bar handsink missing handwash sign and towels.
  • Observed salad cooler not holding temperture to 41? or less standard.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed turkey not date marked.
  • Critical - Observed two fry vents missing cabinet doors.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tank not secured.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... ice room.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed buildup of raw chicken juices in collection tray... walk in cooler.
  • Observed food scraps ground by waste can wash rack.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... salad prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed no handwash sign posted in kitchen handsink... downstairs.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation... raw hamburgers over raw fish.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... dry storage room.
  • Observed 2 hood filters unable to stay in place while exaust system is on.
  • Observed a tall carbon dioxide cylinder not secured... ice machine room.
  • Critical - Observed dirty handsink in ice machine room.
  • Critical - Observed kitchen equipment stored in handsink... ice machine room.
  • Observed one partially detached fryer cabinet door.
  • Observed one reach in cooler door missing a gasket.
  • Critical - Observed soiled under deck ice machine exteriors.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease... over convection oven, corner.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry... ice machine room.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Hood filters are not firmly held in place while echaust system on.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... ice machine room.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed chicken wings @ 49 f, wic.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of poor food product temperature monitoring.
  • Observed fryers missing cabinet doors.
  • Critical - Observed hush puppy mix @ 49 f, wic.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed salmon @ 49 f, wic.
  • Critical - Observed sewage-like odor in elevator.
  • Critical - Observed soil/sludge buildup on ice machine exterior.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperatures.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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