O C White's Seafood & Spirits, 118 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: O C White's Seafood & Spirits
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 118 Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL 32084-4403
License #: 6501093
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in upstairs office not able to keep items frozen. Box freezer on right side furthest back from entrance
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer by steam tables. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. On hood suppression system above fry vats. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drawer reach in coolers under grill. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. All items in box freezer in office. Unit to right and furthest back in office
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruits at bar.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and egg wash 67°F, spinach 63°F in ice trays in kitchen by grill. Ice added by manager. In walk in cooler: Butter 45°F, chowder 46°F, ham 45°F, spinach dip 46°F (All TCS items). Unit door closed properly. All TCS in walk in cooler 43°F or below at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler 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. All items over 41°F
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle above grill. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By fry station. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.upstairs.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table near salad cooler. Ibuprofen. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table near salad station.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions on WIC floor. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Salad cooler. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In kitchen by salad cooler.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Breading near hand sink in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash at 62°F by hand sink in kitchen. Ice added to solution. Prepped at 11:00 AM per employee.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By clean plates in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee lunch container over restaurant food in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Palmetto bugs dead in bar and by water heater. 2 total. Cleaned by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Site spray bottle on triple sink in dish washing area.
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Batter bowl on top of trash can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Mayo and corn starch on chemical shelf **Corrected On-Site**
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta made yesterday, 5 gallon container, temperatures taken during inspection were 44-45F in walk in cooler. Temperatures verified with Ron, kitchen manager. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pasta cooled in 5 gallon container 44-45F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Jugs of oil upstairs storage room. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach in cooler near server/salad area: shrimp 51F, shrimp 50, shrimp 49F, cooked vegetables 48F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler drawers and walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef-drawer coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Soup-walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs upstairs storage room. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Potatoes cooked on 07-10-11, temperatures taken at approximately 1:30 pm on 07-11-11 60-61F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Grease collecting containers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At service lin.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Throughout establishment.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At bar.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Mandarin oranges, unlabeled can in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken wings covered during cooling.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Eggs in walk in cooler, items in dry storage room upstairs.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards.
  • 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. Bread crumb container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 10-15 live. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal food item stored with restaurant food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter-heavy cream 65F, egg wash 70F. Drawer coolers-shrimp 49F, beef 52F, beef 56F, chicken 50F, fish 49, scallops 46F, lobster 49F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream, cream cheese.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over seafood-reach in cooler. beef over seafood-drawer coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket exceeding 200 ppm chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Floor cleaner over prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Seafood dip, mozzarella cheese , numerous items in freezer.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Cooked potatoes.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BREAD CRUMBS/SPICES NOT LABELED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FOODS OVER BUTTER IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • 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. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR PANKO
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD SHELVING ON COOKLINE NOT PROTECTED
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. UPSTAIRS HANDSINK
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. ABOVE PREP SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY BOXES IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANER WITHOUT LABEL
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE IN REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF FLOUR UPSTAIRS STORAGE , ITEMS IN KITCHEN AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. NUMEROUS SPATULA UNDER MICROWAVE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER TO STEAMTABLE IN KITCHEN
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWLS USED AS SCOOP IN FOOD
  • OBSERVED RUSTY ICESCOOP HOLDER IN ICEMACHINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. MELTED HANDLES
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXED ITEMS UPSTAIRS STORAGE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN AND BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. AT BAR
  • Observed hole in wall. UPSTAIRS STORAGE BY STAIRS
  • Observed personal item stored with PLATES. EMPLOYEE FOOD Corrected On Site.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 CANS . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LIQUID BUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTER IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. NEXTTO DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. UPSTAIRS STORAGE
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/1/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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