Hurricane Grill And Wings, 4255 A1a South Ste 13 & 14, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4255 A1a South Ste 13 & 14, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501905
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Numerous cutting boards in kitchen
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Employee drinking in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Soiled apron on foods shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline Employees
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind cookline
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in freezer
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans on rack at Dishmachine line
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Approximately : two flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy items in reach in cooler in kitchen at 46°f . Cooler adjusted , Beef in drawer cooler at 45°f . Corrective Action :iced down .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Wings at 90°f on rack in fryer **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Soiled surface of deflector plate inside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by equipment
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Small cooler in kitchen : foods at 46°f **Repeat Violation**
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning container with green lid **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda fountain **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple. Handle of knife on magnet also.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unit on cook line, upright unit
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Apron hanging on storage shelf with clean dishes
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container with green lid
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. On cook line, by beer taps also
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and cut tomatoes 51° in three door reach in cooler by grill. Corrective action-iced
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Wings in fryer basket
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sani towel on open bag of tortilla shells, on cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • 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. Three door unit on cook line ambient air temp 51°. Items inside iced, repair man called during inspection. Establishment has adequate other refrigeration.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan cover, wing cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Cook line
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Glass door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 76°
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Onions 109°. Corrective action-reheated
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. One
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On panel
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in glass or reach in, off by 10°
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler handle
  • Basic - Employee jacket stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.melted pans
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair -
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, corrective action removed trash can.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine strips.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Deflector plate and near ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves when prepping food on cook line, corrective action discussed proper procedure.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Form provided.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrective action removed scoop. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jacket hanging on dry storage self over wing sauces, corrective action removed jacket.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Cooked chicken wings in fryer baskets above fryer, corrective action time marked, less than 4 hours.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup in steam table 108-122?F, corrective action stirred product and turned temperature up on unit.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLY-LIGHT OVER PREP STATION
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE CLOTHING OVER RESTAURANT FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER /FREEZER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. TORN GASKET : COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN ICE MACHINE
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE , COOLERS
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Above food service area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef, chicken over seafood walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black substance on handwash sink at bar.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Uncovered panns of chicken and bus tub of chicken in reach in freezer cook line.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, rice and beans reach in cooler cook line.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN . ALSO RESTROOM
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No 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.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 13-04-1 Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. COOK
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. NUMEROUS CRACKED CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN . ALSO RESTROOM
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. DISHMACHINE , REAR SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NON FUNCTIONING COOLER REAR OF KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No 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.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER , MAKETABLE COOLER /REACH IN COOLER , REACH IN FREEZER AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN
  • Drain cover(s) missing. DISHMACHINE , REAR SINK
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. LICENSE DELINQUENT PER OFFICE
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing SINK : BAR
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK KITCHEN . ALSO RESTROOM
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. NUMEROUS CRACKED CONTAINERS
  • Critical - No 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.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. COOK
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOODS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NON FUNCTIONING COOLER REAR OF KITCHEN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BROKEN HANDSINK IN KITCHEN . FAUCET MECHANISM BROKEN
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K STYLE ON FLOOR BY REAR OF KITCHEN
6/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. LAMINATED PLATES
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. MAKETABLE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE CONTAINER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BEHIND COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. OVER SPOONS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. FADED LABEL
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. EXPOSED WIRES -OUTSIDE BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.OLD LICENSE
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 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. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SPICES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. WAITSTATION AREA
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. WAITSTATION AREA
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall. STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
4/15/2010Routine - 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. SLICED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed personal food stored with customer food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LID ON CHIPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON ICE SCOOP
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. LIME FOR BEER Corrected On Site.
  • 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. WENT FROM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES TO HANDLING SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRILL
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. HANGING ON SINK Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. CALIBRATE THERMOMETER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. MANAGER UNAWARE OF NO SANITIZER IN BAR
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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