Links Snack Bar, 145 Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LINKS SNACK BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 145 Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL 32550
License #: 7600374
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/12/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of soda in a bag under shelf
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired June 1, 2012
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment dusty hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. water on bottom shelf of reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. opened turkey
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...unit thermometer at 50 , establishment has room for phf's in other coolers if unit isn't on defrost
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...establishment has 3 compartment sink and bleach to sanitize
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...reach in coolers leaking water
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...cup used to scoop ice
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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...60 days to obtain This violation must be corrected by : 08/10/11.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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...60 days to obtain This violation must be corrected by : 08/10/11.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...cup used to scoop ice
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...towel holder broken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold...dishwasher did not reach 180 first wash and did not have sanitizer; second rinse reached temperature of 180 degrees
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted...provided sign
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food...bucket in ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided...provided sign Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection 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...chili Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed reach in cooler door handles Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled under and around dishwasher area
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...creamer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled soda gun
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...reach in cooler leaking water in bottom of unit and gaskets ripped
  • Observed a nonfood-grade scoop for scooping ice; scoop has no handle
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...small cooler with hot dogs
  • Observed grease under and around fryers
  • Observed soiled floor and cove molding behind dishwasher area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...in kitchen
  • 2 lights not functioning above grill area
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment...60 days to obtain This violation must be corrected by : 07/26/2010.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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