Hot Tin Roof, Zero Duval St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hot Tin Roof
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Zero Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402775
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields around kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Prep area. **Warning**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields around kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Under equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in containing fruit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored under pest control device.macaroni,cheese. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.Room service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • 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.Bar fruits. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.2 live roaches under dish machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.At room service side. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Hollandaise **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Key lime pie. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Moved to walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler, key lime pie **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Hollandaise sauce.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Sandwiches prepared
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Sandwich containers **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Vent **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HWS near dishwash station
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.white freezer
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.light covers soiled
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.lobster bisque
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.lobster bisque 47 degrees
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.bar
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on kichen shelves
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair outside of ice machine paint peeling
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Gallon of milk
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.store room
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives in dishwash area
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Observed REACH-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.EGGS OVER FISH Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled shelves IN KITCHEN PREP.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SQUIRT BOTTLES
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Next to mopsink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWARER EMPLOYEE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF OVER SEAFOOD
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. FORKS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL PHF
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. DISHWARER EMPLOYEE
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine in disrepair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in light coverings in the kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CLEANING SUPPLIES Corrected On Site.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 PLUS SEMIFRESH RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING FOOD UNITS
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH COMING OUT OF BOX CONTAINING BREAD (STOP SALE ISSUED)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination. BY EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS AND RODENT/ROACH ACTIVITIES
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. poultry over fish
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over sauces
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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