Kingfish Grill On The Water, 252 Yacht Club Dr, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Kingfish Grill On The Water
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 252 Yacht Club Dr, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501579
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By dish machine.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Kitchen
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 51°F in reach in cooler drawers on cook line. Rightmost set. Moved to walk inn by manager.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish over fries. Reach in freezer near dry storage. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Outside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Reach in cooler drawers on rightmost side of cook line.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid by dish machine. Labeled sanitizer by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On top of ice machine outside.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw fish packages over drink mixes in reach in freezer by dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine near oyster storage.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container in dry storage. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored outside on top of ice bin.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by dish machine at 54°F and all TCS above 41°F.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Triple sink in seafood cooler area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Drawers of fish on cookline. Two door white reach in cooler by dish area. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish in triple sink by seafood cooler. Put under running water by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. To go cups not protected in sushi area. Bottom box in sushi freezer area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sushi coolers.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. By triple sink in seafood cooler area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Black bag of open frozen food product.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under triple sink by seafood cooler. 2 dead roaches by hot water heater.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cream at 65°F and 54°F respectively in reach in cooler by dish machine. Milk and cream at 50°F and 44°F respectively in reach in cooler at bar. Tuna in reach in cooler drawers at 45°F. Stop sale issued for butter and cream. Other items moved to functioning unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Butter 65°F, cream 54°F in white two door reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Beans at 48°F and soup 47°F at 10:40 am and were removed from walk In Cooler and put in ice bath. Items were removed from ice bath and left at room temperature. Beans at 47°F and sop at 46°F at 12:50 pm. Items were placed back in ice bath.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Fish eggs over drinks. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches by hand sink in seafood cooler area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Public brand sanitizer stored by seasoning on cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By seafood cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pot in hand sink by chest freezer in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not specify which items are undercooked. Caesar dressing on salad portion on menu.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Deep plastic containers left on prep table in seafood cooler area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid in chemical storage area.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of napkins on floor in bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line prep table. Voluntarily discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and cigarettes resting on ice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottles of water in beer storage area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife in crevice of tray in sushi area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager.
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Smoking near propane tanks. Outside by beer closet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet by smoking area with hose attached.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging in crevice on cart. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler by cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Kitchen ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Upright reach in cooler in back storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Soap over forks in dry storage.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of vinegar not labeled at bar.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Interior of ice machine is soiled.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed flies in kitchen.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment on cookline. COS.
  • Critical - Observed multiple foods stored in undrained ice throughout facility. Mostly fish.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. Above grill.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelves in upright freezer in storage room.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards throughout.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Caesar dressing made with raw eggs.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top of cook line.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Fry sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen lights.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. Jackets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING SOUP IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SOUP COOLING FROM LAST NIGHT AT 53 Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. LEMONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING SOUP IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SOUP COOLING FROM LAST NIGHT AT 53 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FRY OIL IN STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • 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 SCOOP FOR MUSHROOM CAPER SAUCE 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 PANKO Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DISHWASHING MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ICE SCOOP CHIPPED/CRACKED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. USING TOWELS AS A SHELVING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRILL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. OVEN EXTERIORS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH IN COOLER EXTERIORS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 15-20 ROACHES IN PREP AREA
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile damaged. PREP AREA
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. WALL POST Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. STEEL CLEANER STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. WALKINFREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. OPPM : SEE NOTES
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE REACHIN COOLER
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. SPRAYBOTTLE OVER SUGAR Corrected On Site.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. NUMEROUS SPICE CONTAINERS
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOODITEMS UNDER DRAIN PIPES IN WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKINFREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. NUMEROUS ICESCOOPS ON SOILED COUNTERS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee dumping mop water in the THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER DATE- BAR
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED , MELTED , PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWLS USED AS SCOOP .IN NUMEROUS FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKKFOOD FLOOR CONTAINER BY WALKINFREEZER
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. OPPM : SEE NOTES
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. PREPLINE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. UPSTAIRS COOLER
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. CORNERS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. NUMEROUS LOCATIONS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ITEM IN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. UPSTAIRS LADIES RESTROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OUTSIDE HANDSINK Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. VENT GRILL IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. SPRAYBOTTLE OVER SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. PAIN MEDICINE NEXTTO FOOD- DRYSTORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM GREATER THAN 300PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. INCOMPLETE
2/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. NEW MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKINFREEZER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. DISCARDED
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER LID LOOSE
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATULA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. SOILED ICESCOOP COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. IN PREP AREA
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. DUSTY CONDUIT AT PREPLINE
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUATERNARYAMMONIUM GREATER THAN 300PPM Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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