Manatee Cafe, 525 Sr 16 #106, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MANATEE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 525 Sr 16 #106, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501638
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food and/or grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters, under and around cookline equipment, and beneath warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Numerous areas in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In hallway behind Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Numerous throughout.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of garbanzo beans dented on lid seam.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One broken egg on flat of eggs in Reach in cooler. Discarded by cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight buildup in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher rack on sink next to dishmachine. Moved by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in sink next to prep area. Cleaned by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to prep area. Filled by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and cups used in numerous items throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and sunglasses on food jars in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Laminate bowls used as scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Beneath warewashing machine and other areas in kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood and vents soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Tabletop oven with excessive buildup. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Whisks under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Surface rust buildup on equipment storage shelves below prep tables.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed leafy greens held at room temperature above flip top cooler 62°. Explained Time as a Public Health Control and provided form to manager.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee attempted to wash gloves after picking something up from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight buildup in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for one employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in box of yeast. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above prep area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on shelf unit with potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Laminate bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Whisks and spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cooking utensils/pots/pans in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Black buildup on pans.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. Using kit for Quaternary Ammonium for Chlorine machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observered carrots being taken directly from bag and placed into juicer machine, to make carrot juice, without being rinced.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by 3 compartment sink. Towel added **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On table under flattop grill on cookline. Under shelves in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Interior back
  • Observed debris accumulated under cooking equipment. On cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Both make table coolers on cookline **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Frozen peeled bananas in freezer, stored in grocery store bag.
  • Observed personal care item improperly stored. On work counter. Bag relocated.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of door handles on walkin cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Pizza boxes
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil drum, by 3 compartment sink. Relocated Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. First make table cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Large make table cooler on cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Cut frozen banana's stored in grocery store/carry out bags in reachin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips kept in server area. Temped at 72F. Must be discarded by 4pm
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above make table cooler
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Small clear sanitizer container not labeled
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER AT COOKLINE, DOOR HANDLE AND INTERIOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR AT BACK OF KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR DINING ROOM
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE SOUP IN LOWER PORTION OF PREP COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS IN TRAY (UTENSILS NOT ARRANGED IN SAME DIRECTION)
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. FORKS NEAR ICE MACHINE NOT INVERTED
  • Critical - Expired 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. KEVIN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO AT REAR OF KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. BOTH PREP COOLERS SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. HUMMUS IN WALK-IN COOLER TIGHTLY COVERED WHILE COOLING (78'F) Corrected On Site. REMOVED COVER
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. OPERATOR WEARING WATCH ON BOTH WRISTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. ROTTING VEGETABLES IN BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF KITCHEN Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. UPRIGHT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • 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. SMALL CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK GRITS
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 4-500ppm CHLORINE Corrected On Site. DILUTED
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. SANITIZER BUCKET ON PREP TABLE
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN A SOILED PLASTIC PAN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STOVETOP Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN PANS ON SOILED SHELF (UNDER PREP TABLE). CLEAN UTENSILS IN SOILED CONTAINER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF POTATOES, BOX OF SWEET POTATOES
  • Observed gaskets with soil build-up. SEVERAL COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NO DATE ON FETA, TOFU IN WALK-IN COOLER. INCORRECT DATE ON SHREDDED CHEESE.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS ABOVE SOUP IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
3/11/2011Routine - 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. IN BULK SALSA IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Person in charge does not know the "Big 5" foodborne illnesses which require employee exclusion or the symptoms which require employee restriction. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. CHERYL WEARING WATCH WHILE PREPARING FOOD
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. ON CLEAN PANS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. STOVETOP
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. VENT IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AT BACK OF KITCHEN
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. UTENSILS IN SOILED CONTAINER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. NO PROOF FOR KATY
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In numerous coolers throughout.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed build-up of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black-like substance in ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. Butter at 70 degrees F in kitchen, vegetable burgers at 65 degrees F on counter. Items may not be sold. Voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggwash over cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Frontline items.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Numerous items at maketable, spice containers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cup used as scoop in coffee container.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than hard, close-grained wood) as a food contact surface. Wooden laminated bowls.
  • Observed non-food grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In numerous coolers throughout.
  • Critical. Observed build-up of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black-like substance in ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Numerous coolers throughout very heavily soiled. Including make tables. Repeat violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on non-food contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of non-food contact surface. Corners of three compartment sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on non-food contact surface. Exterior of numerous counters and shelves and equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust, or dirt on non-food contact surface. Extinguisher of numerous equipment and food storage containers throughout.
  • Observed clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed equipment and utensils not properly air dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Leak by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 to 5 semi-hard droppings on water heater.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not covered. By reach-in cooler near ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Very heavy grease build-up.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Numerous throughout.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Numerous throughout.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. By cookline.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Numerous vitamins stored by food items throughout.
  • Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat violation.
  • Observed no plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Handsink removed. Plumbing for handsink near dishmachine.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line prep cooler
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. line prep cooler drain clogged - draining into pan and leaking into bottom of cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. as dump sink by dishwash machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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