Lou's Blues, 3191 N. Hwy A1a, Indialantic, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOU'S BLUES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3191 N. Hwy A1a, Indialantic, FL 32903
License #: 1505890
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface.coca cola cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** states replacing
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Steamer **Warning**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Drink mix stored on floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has heavy accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.raw beef in chest freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface.coca cola cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.above 3 bay sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Walls moderately soiled with accumulated dust. Kichen **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Steamer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tuna **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cook line Cutting board(s) badly stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.upstairs bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler and shelves heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.upstairs 2 door cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 4 employees took test Thursday. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked shrimp,Italian sausage,salsa etc in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.lemon slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Lowboy
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Upstairs bar
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of Pork.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Upstairs bar
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer rusted.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Lemon slicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upstairs bar has a strainer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray upstairs bar.
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. cup used as a scoop in sugar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed moderate food debris and dirt accumulated on kitchen floor under shelving and equipment
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
9/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of residue on soda gun nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.bartender
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.2 cooks with bracelets
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bartender
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves above prep
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.strainer at bar 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.2oz souflee in feta Corrected On Site.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.bar
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.tuna
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.burger 46,sausage 45, shrimp 45f
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.refrig upright Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.ribs over cooked chicken in freezer
  • Critical. Observed hand wash blocked by by slicer
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.2 ice machines
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.clam shell
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelves rusty un upright
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.upstairs bar
  • Critical. Observed live flies in mens room
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.3 bin sink
  • Observed hole in wall.by 3 bin
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind oven
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.downstairs bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.upper bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.by 3 bin sink
  • Observed hole in ceiling.above handsink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.deorderant Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storing fry tray-- in kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.upstairs bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.downstairs bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind mop sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.womans bathroom
  • Critical. Ez off being spayed outside going onto ground and all over employee in wind Corrected On Site.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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