Gold Rush Bbq, 661 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOLD RUSH BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 661 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285
License #: 6804522
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on slicer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quat test kit available.
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tall co2 out back by liquid tank.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, potato, corn on cob. In dry storage.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance dispensing nozzle/equipment. Beer tap build up.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with grease. Back plate of grill area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On cooks line make table. Also two white cutting board on rack ready to use. Black like substance.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Under neath where lip part of cup can touch.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishwasher area Wall located underneath and behind kitchen dishwasher soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located behind kitchen ice machine.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses and located in ice machine metal sleeve storage pocket.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 6 cook line utensils stored in 71 degrees f standing water bucket.
  • Basic - Kitchen togo prep Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in waiting station upright glass front true cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed waiting station employee handsink faucet in disrepair and excessively difficult to operate.
  • Basic - Stored food including 1 opened box shaved cucumbers not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Walkin cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed 1 yellow foods scoop in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit located on kitchen food preparation table .
  • Observed excessive physical debris accumulated on front line beer/wine bar floor underneath equipment . floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. observed 1 damaged handleless plastic scoop utilized in one kitchen flour storage container .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed 1 handleless plastic bowl utilized as kitchen upright two door freezer ready to eat pearl onions scoop.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed kitchen upright two door Continental reachin freezer raw opened ribeye steaks storage over rte ready to eat pearl onions .
  • Observed rear kitchen ice machine interior door gaskets/seals in poor repair and hanging . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. observed 1 kitchen flour storage container damaged and chipping scoop with handle missing .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed no available hot water at front line waiting station employees handwashing sink .
  • observed 3 Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen food preparation tables.
  • Critical - observed Hot water not provided/shut off at front line waiting station employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at a front line waiting station handsink used by food employees.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. observed 1 kitchen flour storage bin plastic scoop handle in product.
  • Observed rear kitchen ice machine gaskets/seals on unit /damaged in poor repair and hanging down.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at a waiting station handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed 2 cookline and food preparation employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed 3 open garbage bags of trash on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of excessive debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment including exterior top and interior door lips . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed 1 whit styrofoam coffee container on kitchen food preparation and spices storage table .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. observed 1 food preparation employee touching rte's sandwiches breads repeatedly . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil on the exterior upper door lip of ice machine and condensation dripping into interior drink ice.
  • Observed cookline wall and hood filters excessively soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed 1 kitchen food preparation employee wearing gloves then scratch right leg bare skin then resume portioning commercial dressings without handwashing and glove change. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed 2 kitchen lower food preparation table flour storage blue bin tops excessively soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed 1 handleless scoop utilized in walkin cooler cucumber salads storage bin.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw frozen beef storage over rte's onions located in 2 door upright stainless reachin Continental freezer
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. observed rear kitchen ice machine water filters service date 2/11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed 2 kitchen lower food preparation table flour storage bins not properly labeled . Repeat Violation.
  • observed 1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen cookline food preparation table . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in cookline lowboy 2 drawer 1 door reachin cooler .holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at a dishwasher area handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at an adjacent kitchen waiting station handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. observed dishwasher exterior top and interior doors excessively soiled with foods debris . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. observed 1 frontline server place rte cornbread muffins onto plates barehanded. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. observed ice machine interior door vinyl gaskets damaged and hanging .
  • Observed excessive food debris accumulated on exterior walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed 1 kitchen flour storage bin blue top lid soiled.
  • Critical - Observed incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed 1 out dated employee food handler certification . no callback necessary .
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed 2 kitchen flour storage bins unlabeled .
  • observed 3Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cookline preparation table .
  • Critical - observed No conspicuously located thermometer in cookline 2 door reach in lowboy cooler holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing sign provided at a waiting station handsink used by food employees.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. observed 2 cookline lowboy reachin coolers without thermometers/No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food/1 box yam patty stored on exterior walkin freezer floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./observed dishwasher touch clean dishware then touching soiled dishware then touch cleaned dishware without handwashing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed 1 foods preparation employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ice machine gaskets torn/in disrepair./at rear kitchen storage area ice machine
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed interior door lips and exterior dishwasher top excessively soiled with foods debris Repeat Violation.
  • observed 1 kitchen cookline preparation table wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./observed waiting station soda dispenser stainless back covering excessively soiled
  • Critical. Observed kitchen cookline handwash sink excessively soiled
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./observed 1 kitchen preparation area flourecent light fixture with no covering
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./observed no conspicuous thermometers in cookline reachin lowboy 2 door cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./observed lemons box on walkin cooler floor
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./observed scoop handles in seafood flour and standard flour products
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./observed 9 cookline grips storage in room temperature standing water
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./observed exterior top dishwasher soiled
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head./observed bakers aid floor mixer head soiled /detail
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed x 2 cookline employees and 1 foods preparation employee repeatedly touch cooked/fried chicken , sandwiches breads and washed onions barehanded - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./flour bin/kitchen preparation lower shelf
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./rear ice machine scoop holster soiled
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./walkin coolers observed 1 trash bin utilized as sauces storage - Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./interior doors lips and exterior top- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer./dried foods debris present
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head./kitchen bakers aid
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./continental 2 doors ric- Repeat Violation.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./exterior walkin freezer /box catfish fillets , comminuted meat
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./kitchen employee x1
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./rear walkin cooler/rubber maid trash can utilized as sauces storage - Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment./doors interior
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Continental 2 doors upright
  • Observed inside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.x 1
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.walkin cooler -sauces bins/on callback observed same
  • Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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