O'briens Bistro, 4350 Bayou Blvd Ste 8, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: O'BRIENS BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4350 Bayou Blvd Ste 8, Pensacola, FL 32503-2689
License #: 2704494
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build up of dust on AC return vent in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food (croutons) within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (rice) and rim of the container. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chicken held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (79f). Operator instructed to place item into cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (58f). Operator instructed to re-ice item. Item observed at 41f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (shrimp - 53f). Operator instructed to place item into cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station. **Warning**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In preparation area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By knife holder and behind dishwash machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven/cooler door handles.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. In waitress area.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • 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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under drink syrup storage and ice machine in waitress station.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, at microwave.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floors, waitress station, under equipment, along walls.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Knife holder. Shelves under/over preparation tables.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At waitress station.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at waitress station.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floors under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles broken/loose.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purses.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dressings in plastic squeeze bottles.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatulas/scrappers stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor/under equipment/hard to get at areas.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives stored between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Milk.
  • Critical - Observed live gnats in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At waitress station.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole in tiles at rear exit door.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live gnats in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Milk and half and half.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, behind oven.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At outside wall at rear exit.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By pteparation RIC.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Rear exit door. Had vice grips attached.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (black beans/corn, chicken salad, asparagus, shrimp bisque).
  • Observed a container stored inside ice machine in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a microwave in poor repair (bottom rusting out).
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at main waitstaff station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at satellite waitstaff station. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable behind cookline and at waitstaff station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exit or egress in rear dining area. For reporting purposes only.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45 debrees. Had just been placed in RIC. Ambient cooling.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Rear exit door. Had vice grips attached.
  • Critical. Observed live gnats/small flying insects under drink station counter. i.
5/19/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Temp 25 degrees. Education conducted.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Wine bottle stored in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives stored between equipment.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. At deflector shield at ice machine by kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waitress station.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects/gnats in customer/waitress area.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of small ants on kitchen counter.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At/by door frame at rear exit door.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper thawing.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Thawing frozenmfood at room temp. Corrected On Site.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Zt waitress station.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live gnats in kitchen, under drink dispenser machine at waitress/waiter station in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between door and frame at rear exit door.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • 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. Pro
8/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At mop sink outside.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Wmall plates stored in and above handwash station in waitress area.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Zt waitress station.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed live gnats in kitchen, under drink dispenser machine at waitress/waiter station in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between door and frame at rear exit door.
  • Observed grease accumulated on pavement out rear exit door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under ice machine at waitress station.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Waitress station.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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