Kooky Coconut, 760 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOOKY COCONUT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 760 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
License #: 6213769
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container of ice cream toppings , front counter
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Fan/cover has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.behind presses.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsinks
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of beverage under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest door taped
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. 3 compartment sink leaking from compartment - tub temporarily used until second repair is complete **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Presses , kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Opposite ice cream freezers
  • 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**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Front kitchen and bathroom near door **Repeat Violation** -plumber scheduled this day
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Third compartment has pickle bucket used to sanitize
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front kitchen
  • Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Triple glass door reach in cooler near register not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash greens on counter under paper towel dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Front counter area near freezers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen , dishwashing area and restrooms
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Unsealed compartments of three compartment sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf near steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Front kitchen and bathroom near door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near steam table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods moved to reach in freezer for quick chill down **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and utensils stored inside dishwashing area handsink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Third compartment has pickle bucket used to sanitize
5/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.cabinet below hand sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.lid on freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.in soiled container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reach in freezers
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.in dish room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sandwich reach in cheese 50°, Pico 53° pesto 52° will use time as a public health control on this case till fixed...limited time temperature control for safety foods in case **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinse pitcher
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.in a reach in freezers
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Reach in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.by microwaves
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.back wall under shake area and hand sink
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fans on back of ice cream case
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.ants by shake machine
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing to wash drinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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. Only one of three employee trainings present
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in ice cream toppers
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.shelves under counter and in dish room
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, ants in food preparation area. By hand sink
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.plastic boxes non food grade
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in deli style cooler temperatures range 41? tomatoes on top to 46? sandwiches on bottom, in refrigerator they range .41? sandwiches to 45? rice.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cups in ice cream toppings] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in reach in cooler cuban sandwiches, sour cream 50 degrees f Corrected On Site. voluntarily thrown away ]
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[ceiling fan]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[under ice cream cones front corner ]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handling ice cream cone] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[cases ice cream cones front corner]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[refigeration unit leaking on floor]
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[refigerators tops, shelf]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[do not cover till 41 degrees
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[ice cream mix, hot dogs]
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[by handsink ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon of milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork in reach in cooler
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in deli style cooler 46/47 degrees note items moved working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs quatenary test strips
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. large reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. heavy carbon build up on sandwich presses
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on table top near sandwich press
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top shelf over deli style cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping coffee and tea
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near sandwich press
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in kitchen area not labeled of contents
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs quatenary test strips
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. less than 200 ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. old dry food build up
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 3 sandwich press with old food build up and heavy carbon
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. unwrapped straws at self service beverage station
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of aluminum foil on cooks line area
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at two employee hand sinks
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over produce in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of ice cream cones in service area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.old food build up on door handles of deli style cooler
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. to many to count old dry rodent droppings on top of hot water heater
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed 5 old dry rodent droppings on shelf under sandwich presses
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed about 12 old dry rodent droppings behind chest freezer near side door
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentially hazardous foods in reach in cooler 48/49 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler near sandwich presses
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. mustard mayo bbq sauce containers at sandwich make area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old dry food build up on shake machine
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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