Garlic Crab House, 2481 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GARLIC CRAB HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2481 S Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
License #: 6904583
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of microwave oven.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw seafood over produce.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with rust.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs and seafood over produce.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 04/01/2013. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over produce, reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping cloth.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Faucet in disrepair. Kitchen hand sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front counter.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 45F. Advised operator to monitor item.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb under three compartment sink.
8/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front counter.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front counter.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Front counter.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. Employee training expired 01/2012.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over produce, reach in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over produce.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per manager rice cooling since 11/16/2011.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over produce.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Improper cooling.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen by reach-in coolers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen. Block by shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. YOUR LICENSE WITH THE DIVISON OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS EXPIRED 04/01/2011.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. New employees less than 60 days.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unit across form stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce reach-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler gaskets, unit across from stove.
  • Critical - Observed soil inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Goat 131F. Corrective action reheat to 165F with-in two hours.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen by reach-ins.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cookline.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46F. Corrective action. Item moved to other cooler.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocied by shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen by reach-ins.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cookline.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees/frontline.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling over single service items.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked/milk.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49F fish employee placing ice on fish.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures/hussmann standup reachin.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation/bag of bfries stored on top of raw fish in pan not covered.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area/fish in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect/cutting tomato and onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/cookline.
  • Observed a heavy build-up of grease on stove.
  • Observed a heavy build-up of grease on exterior of pots.
  • Observed leaking pipe/sink at plumbing fixture at handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees/frontline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions/kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory/kitchen and frontline.
  • Observed hole in ceiling over single service items.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food/chemical spray bottle stored next to onions.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored/hydrogen peroxide and asprin stored by hand sink and cups on frontline.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle/pink liquid.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat and chicken 47F. Rice 48F. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw fish and raw shrimp over lettuce in stand up reach in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cooler next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed soil inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple liquid.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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