Grouper & Chips, 338 N 9 St, Naples, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GROUPER & CHIPS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 338 N 9 St, Naples, FL 34102
License #: 2101949
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the reach in door to the left of the sink in the front of the line. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed lids on the floor in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in the reach in cooler across from the stove top ranged from 45°F to 48°F, food was moved to another to cooler . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chocolate in the double door reach in cooler . **Warning**
  • 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 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler across from stove has a ambient temperature of 57°F, corrective action TCS food was moved to another reach in cooler in the back, TCS foods ranged from 45°F to 48°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide at the back door not chained.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two missing shields in the kitchen area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in the men's room.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed dented cans in the dry storage area, had operator move to office to be returned for credit.
  • 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. Observed cook cut tomatoes with no gloves on, corrective action had cook wash hands and start over.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed key lime pies in floor in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed shrimp in standing water by 3 bay sink in back of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed black green mold in soda dispenser at the bar area.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed lemons in the hand wash sink by the stove in the kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Small freezer at salad prep area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter, 72°F, cooked beans, 73°F found at room temperature, front cook line. Corrective action taken-placed on ice. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As indicated by alcohol swab. **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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Clam chowder was one and half feet in container, was 155°F in cooler for two hours. Corrective action taken-placed in tub of ice. Temperature dropped 14 degrees F by end of inspection. **Warning**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed reachin cooler across from stove with ambient air temperature at 48 degrees f. This violation must be corrected by : 10-19-2012 . Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. observed containers stacked and stored while still wet
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. no hand wash sign in dmaller restroom
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. excess grease and dust on ceiling and walls in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee put on gloves then directly begin food prep without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. observed bottle of water in ice machine. also observed glasses stored in drink ice at server station.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. observerd bag of carrots on floor, milk crate holding potatoes on floor, buckets with thawing fish on floor
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed raw chicken at 53 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 38 degrees f. observed raw shrimp at 53 degrees f In reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 40 degrees f. observed cooked pasta at 67 degrees f and egg batter at 62 degrees f on prep area off cookline, both products put on ice. observed raw grouper at 48 degrees f and crab cake at 48 degrees f in reach in cooler with ambient air temperature at 48 degrees f. This violation must be corrected by : 10-19-2012 . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. observed fish being thawed in buckets of standing water in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. observed soup in reach in cooler with no date
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. sitting in mop bucket
10/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed raw chicken at 50 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 47 degrees f. also observed raw grouper at 54 degrees f and cole slaw at 58 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 56 degrees f. observed raw shrimp at 52 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 41 degrees f./observed chicken at 50 degrees f in salad station reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 51 degrees f. observed raw grouper at 54 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 50 degrees f.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed salad station reachin cooler with ambient at 47 degrees f. also observed reach in cooler across from stove with ambient air temperature at 56 degrees f. This violation must be corrected by : 07-10-2012 . salad station reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 51 degrees f. observed reach in cooler across from stove with ambient air temperature at 50 degrees f. operator showed invoice for work done on cooler.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed salad station reachin cooler with ambient at 47 degrees f. also observed reach in cooler across from stove with ambient air temperature at 56 degrees f. This violation must be corrected by : 07-10-2012 .
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed soup made this morning off cookline at 90 degrees f.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. observed box of french fries, pot of soup and pot of broth stored on floor under sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed raw chicken at 50 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 47 degrees f. also observed raw grouper at 54 degrees f and cole slaw at 58 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 56 degrees f. observed raw shrimp at 52 degrees f in reachin cooler with ambient air temperature at 41 degrees f.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed clam chowder made yesterday at 55 degrees f in reachin cooler next to ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. observed employee handle bun barehanded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee handle raw fish then remove gloves and directly put on a new pair of gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. observed bottled water and soda can in ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed shredded parmesian cheese at 66 degrees held at room temperature on reach in cooler across from fryer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed clam chowder made yesterday without label or date.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, tall reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over soup and dressing containers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed soup containers not dated, tall reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unidentified soup and dressing containers, tall reach in cooler.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING 2 PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH DISHMACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER NOT A PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN DOUBLE DOOR HINGE, DOUBLE DOORS TO KITCHEN OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 1 LIVE ROACH FOUND ON FLOOR BETWEEN WHITE AND SMALL BLACK REACH IN COOLER, BACK STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUTTING NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER CLEANING THE BOTTOM OF DISHWASHER OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS, OR TOUCH UNWRAPPED SINGEL-SERVICE ITEMS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUTTING NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST
  • ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF DRESSING CONTAINERS, ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE
  • Critical - ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED RAW FISH @ 49 DEGREES F, ALSO VEGETABLES (COOKED) ON COUNTER @ 72 DEGREES F AND COOKED NOODLES @ 71 DEGREES F OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED RAW FISH AT 47 DEGREES F, REACH-IN COOLER BY DOUBLE DOORS
  • Critical - ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES F, BY DOUBLE DOORS COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES F, BY DOUBLE DOORS
  • ON 4/28/11 CALL BACK OBSERVED UTENSILS IN METAL CONATINER @122 DEGREES F ON STOVE. OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER LESS THAN 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LEMON WATER HODLING LADDLES. REPEAT VIOLATION.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES F, BY DOUBLE DOORS
  • Critical - DISHMACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER NOT A PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE EASILY REMOVABLE WITH ALCOHOL SWAB
  • Critical - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER CAN RACK, AND A SECOND DEAD ROACH ON WALL BEHIND CALENDAR
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION, HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS, OR TOUCH UNWRAPPED SINGEL-SERVICE ITEMS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUTTING NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE
  • OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER LESS THAN 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LEMON WATER HODLING LADDLES. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OBSERVED RAW FISH AT 47 DEGREES F, REACH-IN COOLER BY DOUBLE DOORS
  • Critical - OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 1 LIVE ROACH FOUND ON FLOOR BETWEEN WHITE AND SMALL BLACK REACH IN COOLER, BACK STORAGE AREA
4/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed ice scoop on top of cardboard box.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in lemon water.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash container in front of handsink by 2-compartment sink and dishmachine.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. beverages stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. lettuce in metal bowl on dry board next to 3 sink.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw wholeshell eggs over open sauce bucket.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. on handsink by window.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. single service to go boxes on handsink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by 3sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. shelfves by front counter.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in cole slaw Corrected On Site.
  • Rinse solution not clean.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. must have thermometer available
  • Violation: 13-02-1 Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. must have cap or some similar item to keep under control
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
8/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). bowl egg batter 60f
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grouper 48
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad 46
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. grouper by 3/c sink
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait station
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. broken, missing tiles
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. under 3/c sink
8/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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