Marlin Darlin Grill, 2819 West Bay Dr, Belleair Bluffs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: MARLIN DARLIN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2819 West Bay Dr, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770
License #: 6215890
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Clear plastic food containers cracked and chipped.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer near deep fryers.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator offers salmon undercooked with no evidence of parasite destruction.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Recheck 11-4-11, operator has new plan in place to store and date tags, operator has not sold the minimum amount of mussels to record date on new tags.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumps inhandwash sink in waitstaff area near bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/04/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Clear plastic food containers cracked and chipped.
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well has been shut off, near hand sink on salad line.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer near deep fryers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Ice cream container on dessert line not covered in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator offers salmon undercooked with no evidence of parasite destruction.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler top on cooks line closest to bar, Cooked sausage 50°F , cooked onions 49°F , cooked mushrooms 50°F , cooked chicken 49°F , roasted garlic 50°F. Corrective action taken had operator move items to working reach in cooler. raw beef pattys 48°F , raw beef steak 49°F , raw beef on skewers 50°F in reach in drawer cooler under grill on cooks line. Corrective action taken had operator move items to working reach in cooler. Butter on cooks line 70°F, operator moved to reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink behind building.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumps inhandwash sink in waitstaff area near bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sinks at bar
  • 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 chicken in salad prep reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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 on cooks line closest to the bar. Reach in drawer cooler on cooks line under grill.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Test strip not turning at 160°F , dish machine temp reads 150°F -155°F, corrective action taken, had operator use smaller chlorinated machine.
11/03/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup inside container of grated cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under bread warmer drawers
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles of refrig chill drawers , Rust pitted
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Skewered Shrimp , **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Above ice cream freezer
  • Basic - Interior of toaster oven has food debris. Above ice cream freezer
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice cream freezer
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cabinet under handwash sink , wait station
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Drill , pliers on shelf next to and above packaged foods in dry storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Tub if ice cream
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above shredded cheese , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw shrimp , fry station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station , turned off at spigot under sink , restored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Cooked Pork, cooling in walk in cooler , placed onto sheet pan **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup inside container of sauce , cook line
  • Basic - Cloth used in direct contact to store food. Cook line
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw seafood , cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Food left inside overnight **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Tub of vanilla ie cream
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface. Inside Strato Steam unit
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris , small ladle, in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of Hatco drawer warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Spilled milk , Wait station
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep area, cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above prepped vegetables, prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef above raw seafood , cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Wait station next to bar
  • Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Heat strip fail to turn black . Hot water booster activated , recheck OK
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pulled pork covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above cooked blk beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above lemons; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
8/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing guns - bar area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of butter ; walk in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water of insufficient velocity. ice cream scoop; pie server
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crums;fries in bottom of freezer - across from fry station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef above raw shrimp - silver king cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. wall behind stainless shelves [storage shelves for bread baskets; pizza plates; etc]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ice bucket stored directly on floor
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. silver king 4 drawer refrig unit - stop sale issued on potentially hazardous foods
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. covering container of ckd pork
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. roasted peppers covered during cooling process
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ onion Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. food debris in handwash sink - kitchen
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes in handwash sink - wzit station
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup inside container of bulk sauce
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 4 drawer silver king unit - prep area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. silver king dessert cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd shrimp 57 Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil 61 Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pouches of ckd pasta 58 Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd pork
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). garlic in oil; ckd shrimp; ckd pasta in pouches
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 06/16/11.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cutting boards [prep area]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. opened case of butter [thawing], case of bell peppers [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. opened case of lobster [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar, flour bins
4/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk [wait station]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of bulk salt
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes, sausage 44 degr F [cook's line] Corrected On Site. temp on holding unit adjusted
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ckd pasta [65 degr F] portioned into plastic pouches prior to cooling to 41 degr F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef on shelf above prepped scallion 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. styrofoam cup inside bulk sugar bin 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. plastic portion cup inside container of bulk pepper
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temp 65 degr F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. foreign particles in ice
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzles. [bar]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. bread crumbs inside warmer drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife [bar area]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar & wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar area [apron, mixing bowl]
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in reach in cooler at end of cooks line back of house 47/48 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans 54/47 degrees cooked yesterday note operater discarded product
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler on cooks line back of house
  • 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. in food bin cup no handle
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair covers on food bins cracked
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on under counter over ice bin in bar area Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on cooler door located in back of house
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several condiment containers on cooks line note marked od contents
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter products at grill area 74 degrees note items moved to cooler
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. items covered while cooling in walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. in dessert area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate. missing on small dishwasher in dishwasher room
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. small dishwasher in dishwasher room
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. in wait server area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.in bar area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with carbon deposits.on sandwich press on servers line
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on sliding doors of outside ice machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.missing at two employee hand sinks on cooks line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. small dishwasher in dishwasher room less than 50 ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. in bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in service area of of dinning room
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. and dinning room bar area
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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