Joe's Crab Shack, 4601 S Semoran, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOE'S CRAB SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4601 S Semoran, Orlando, FL 32822
License #: 5808873
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, bowl platform on scale is completly rusted, back prep area.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, grout coming off between floor tile throughout kitchen , dishwashing area and back prep area.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, faucet by dishwashing area, under 3 compartment sink , prep area.
  • Basic - Old labels residue stuck to food containers after cleaning, clean equipment rack.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, was over 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, by dish washing area.
  • High Priority - Rusted cans present, can of pineapple , manager discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, container with butter.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, small reach in freezer, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handsink by dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Old labels residue stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, handsink dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, holding equipment..
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, by handsink in dish washing area. **Warning**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area., bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, walk in cooler had ambient temp of 46°f. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, water softener salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on back landing dock floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, paper canoes, by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly, by beer walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freeer, ice cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit., coleslaw, pie, corn, cooked rice were 44°f. Inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, by handsink in dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked with cup by server station. **Warning**
5/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine, and bar area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, by server station.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler, raw beef stored over bag of clam, inside reach in cooler by deli unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed sign for costumer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions, not dated, behind coffee machine, server station.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old label residue on cleaned containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface back stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, where sink and platform meets there is a hole that allowed water to sip in , dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under flours. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, under clean dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, grout between tiles came out allowing food particles to accumulate in those spaces. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, bottle of oil and flour in the dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bottle of oil by back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment., under broiler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, by handsink in the dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper used as food-contact shelf cover, reach in freezer by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, dry storage racks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, was stored on top of counter by dish washing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired, Kimberly Hager 7-13-12 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
7/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair, ceiling was leaking over food prep area, that area was clear and not being used, the exposed products were discarded.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing, by dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, ther was a leak from the ceiling, uncovered sauce and bag of corn was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by dish washing area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, by cooksline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, oil back kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature, raw chicken was stored next to seafood, inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, by cooks line continental unit.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, by walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, cooks line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, pecan containers dry storage area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bags of potatoes, inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, clams. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese 46?f, fish. 48?f, calamari 46?f, manager discarded fish, other products were refrigerated in another cooler repairman arrived to facility to fix coolers.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils, bottle of sanitizer was stored by clean plates by dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cooksline reach in cooler by deep driers had ambient temp of 48?f, and top unit by stove had ambient temp of 47f.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, plates in the clean rack of the dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, hose was stored around handsink , by dish washing area .
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine, bar area.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions, not dated .
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, plastic sleeve in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dirty pan was stored over clean utensils/equipment , dry storage racks by walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of lettuce inside walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by dishwashing area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage rack inside walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, coffee filters . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area,crab inside walk in freezer, and fish batter and bread crumbs, dry storage area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Container with tea missing a lid in server station by dining room.
  • Critical - Flies on bar area
  • Gloves not changed as needed prep personnel. COS
  • Heavy grease build up on back loading dock.
  • Critical - Ice machine with pink mold build up
  • Critical - No test strips for chlorine.
  • Observed container with tea and coffee under soap dispenser.
  • Observed food debris on floor by dishwashing area.
  • Observed heavily grooved and stained cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed open drink in food preparation area COS
  • Observed tiles on floor by cookline was broken and floor fixed by dishwashing machine was not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Old food residue build up on microwave handle, back food preparation area.
  • Old sticker residue on lexan pans and metal pans in the storage rack by walk in cooler.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, lexan container .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, under storage rack back kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, water softener pellets Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in handwashing sink area, bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, by cook's line Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, clean pots were stored by soiled grease cleaner in storage rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, missing tile in cook's line.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, tong had the grabbing parts exposed to contamination by employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor, reach in cooler rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by dishwashing area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, microwave oven by cook's line.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, by handsink by dishwashing area.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missingby front kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, holding wiping cloths by dishwashing machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by ice machine area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, were stored inside handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2011Routine - 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, shredded cheese in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shrimp 60 and fish 65 in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed can of whipped cream stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, wooden skewers used for shrimp stored in room temperature water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ice cream scoop at ice cream station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Obseved hood filter in disrepair over oven.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. (Discontinue use of dishmachine and use three-compartment sink until repairs are made)
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored, under cutting board. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, wiping cloth bucket in rear prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, outside of ice bin on right side waittress station in dining room.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, outside and around sliding doors of large icemachine.
  • Observed gaskets and curtains with slimy/mold-like build-up at walkin cooler and freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, aluminum pans stacked wet on rack.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed black debris accumulated on kitchen floor, under dishmachine area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris around mopsink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, chemical spray bottle stored next to sugars and condiments at side station outside kitchen entrance. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored, stored on food shelf on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • 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, for Anay Fernandez. (class scheduled for 7-10-10)
7/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, potatoes were 98f, product was reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken over fondue, inside walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, stored under cutting boards.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by playground. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on back dock areafloor.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law, sugar was labeled crab feast . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, back kitchen area. 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, metal round bowl used to scoop sugar.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, preparation person, back food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed, food pan holding oil bottle and slicer.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, counter.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor, pans by dishwashing area.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CREAMERS AT 71 F Corrected On Site.MGR DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW BEEF OVER RAW SHRIMPS IN THE WIF
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.SEASONING Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE BACK ROOM
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.BEV AIR FREEZER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.BEV AIR RIF
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.KIDS DRINK CUP DISPENSER MISSING TOP LID COVER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.DISHWASHER AREA
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMP SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS AT BAR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.BY WIC DOOR
  • Light not functioning.HOOD LIGHT
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
11/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, garlic mix, reheated to 165f. 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, cook was touching spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, dock side door and door by patio.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not caulked, throughout .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, can of roach killer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions, can of pesticide back kitchen. Corrected On Site.
9/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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