Joe's Crab Shack, 2024 West 1 St, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: JOE'S CRAB SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2024 West 1 St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
License #: 4602511
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - 22-57-4 Observed: High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51°F, mash potatoes 50°F potato salad 49°F, operator added Ice too the food and remove some foodie to the walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **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. **Warning**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. Observed a build up of black under dish machine.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed a build up of food debris in the microwaves at the cookline.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed a build up of food debris in the bottom of the oven.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelving in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed three wet wipe buckets stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on racks in walkin cooler.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks on cookline wearing watches.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up in oven on cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on racks in walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • 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.
11/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed bags with pills and medicine on prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stuck wet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rusty shelves in one side of walking cooler.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing--observed employee in dishwash area with soiled apron. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--precooked rice 80F covered in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--butter/cheese 48F and egg batter 48F in reach in coolers at ends of cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment--knife stored between food prep sink and food prep table in back food prep area. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.Back area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Boxes of food in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.With food debris,cookline .
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.Back area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook in cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bread on kitCHEN floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flour and bread crumbs bins not properly covered.Storage area
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed prep cook with no hair restraint Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bag in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Tiles missing at walkin freezer door.storage area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.observed purse ion food rack.prep aeea. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Dessert in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tong stored on soiled location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher failed to change gloves,after touching dirty dishes and picking up clean ones. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.Base board on cookline has grooves.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.Outside area.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.By ice cream freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermolabel provided on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Outside area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Towels in hws in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Hood filters.kitchen
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed Employee touched salad with bare hands,while weighing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen Cookline.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Hood filters over grill.kitchen
3/23/2010Complaint FullInspection 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 in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoop next to grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for dishmachine warewashing.At 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.Back area.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Clam chowder at 119 F in steam table. S tting is on 1. Corrected On Site. Chowder was removed and reheated.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef stored over raw seafood in pull drawers on cookline. Corrected On Site. Food was rearranged.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in water next to grill.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves handled raw shrimp and then handled lettuce without removing gloves and washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Main dishmachine. Must manually, wash, rinse and sanitize until repaired. Please fax repair report.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in service station and womens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 6 on duty. This violation must be corrected by : 11/20/2009.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Lori Flynn. This violation must be corrected by : 11/20/2009.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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