Gulf Coast Po' Boys, 312 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GULF COAST PO' BOYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 312 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770
License #: 6215669
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap around the door sides that open to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the water heater.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. (Flattop grill on counter by water heater, covered with other equipment. Multiple unused/non-working coolers. 3bay hot table towards back door covered with lid over basins and supplies stored on top.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. (Broken water heater)
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.(Operator states water heater broke down Sunday. The water heater as a catch tray under the drain pipe that is ealy fill of water. Hot water is trickling from all sinks in the establishment.)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up in mop/utility sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Operator states water heater broke Sunday and is scheduled for replacement.)
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. (Broken water heater)
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (42°F in ice bath.)
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cook line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cook line
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of fryer
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact tray cover. For cutlery **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty tray , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets
  • Critical - Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as covering for tray of utensils **Corrected On-Site**
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. refrig - front line
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice pudding
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. bread pudding covered during cooling process
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bread pudding 46 degr F
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. andouille
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. chicken , catfish
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. 'hot' water measured at 83 degr F [all 3 handwash sinks]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 'hot' water measured at 83 degr F [all 3 handwash sinks]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths [300 ppm quat sanitizer] Corrected On Site. recheck 200 ppm
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon stored in 101 degree water on cooks line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on door handles of reach in cooler in prep area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plasticware on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine more than 100 ppm in sanitizing solution
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over beef in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on fryer handle
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touching bread Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs chlorine test strips
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items in storage area needs to be inverted
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. near front service/cooks area
10/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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