Okeefes Tap Room & Res, 1219 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OKEEFES TAP ROOM & RES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1219 S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6200708
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dhelves in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under equipment. Freezer next to fryers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from restrooms
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tub of water in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 80°, repairs underway
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee beverage in freezer. Next to and Above foood to be served to public , cook line
  • Basic - No hand wash sink , bar area , opator has 60 days to install , 22 aug 2013 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Outer layers of skin, 2 onions ,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cabbage , 52°, stored over night cook line. Stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Cooked ribs covered during cooling process , held overnight in walkin cooler , 62°. Stop sale
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish above boiled eggs, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked cabbage 52°, held overnight , cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ribs, walk in cooler , Stop sale
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. above cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of potatoes; Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ lemon; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. stainless storage bins containing pkg foods and spices; lower shelf of prep table
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait station Corrected On Site.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. case of tomatoes [25 lbs], walk in cooler Corrected On Site. stop sale ; segregated for return to vendor
  • Observed hole in ceiling. above McCall cooler ; cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. ice cream freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door true freezer; kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shepherd pie 48 F Corrected On Site. placed into ice bath recheck 1/2 hr; 41 F
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. some corrosion on shelves - victory cooler ; kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under point of sale - wait station
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. veg prep ; silcer area - kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. under soda dispensing machine - wait station
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. some cracked;broken plastic food storage containers - dishwashing area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. corned beef; walk in cooler
11/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chili; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chili covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ onions Corrected On Site. cleaned and prep
  • 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 bleu cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd pasta 46 Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies ; near bin of onions
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). chili covered and held in walkin cooler overnight measured at 49 F Corrected On Site. stop sale
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. McCall cooler on cook line Corrected On Site. potentially hazardous foods removed, repair tech called
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meagloaf
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. partially smoked cigarette in ashtray on shelf in wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. disposable plates on top shelf not stored inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar area
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). chicken soup held overnight [45 degr F - not date marked]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. brown gravy, chicken soup, beef stew [walk in cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd pasta measured at 46 degr F [cook's line], chicken soup 45 degr F [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. tray of rice covered with foil , gravy in plastic storage tub covered with plastic wrap. Both items covered prior to reaching correct temp Corrected On Site. products uncovered
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken on shelf sbove raw fish [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw burgers above ckd ribs [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • 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 hot sauce & also inside chicken salad Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, used for purposes other than the designated use. one of 2 veg prep sinks to be designated as a handwash sink in dishwashing /prep area [post sign, paper towels, soap & restrict use]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. fail to wash hands when changing gloves [prep room]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found- one live roach [near handwash sink - cook's line]
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment [cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired 5/23/10 This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/10 .
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/30/10 .
8/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles misding in walk in cooler
3/26/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. plates not inverted or covered on top shelf of cook line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near cook line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile on cook line
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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