Palm Court Rest., 5500 Gulf Blvd., St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALM COURT REST.
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5500 Gulf Blvd., St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6211042
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(cologne) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.(approximately 5)
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (3 compartment sink ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Pesto 71°F, mushroom 67°F, shallots cooked 67°F, cooked peppers 58°F, butter 67°F, )all items moved to coolers) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(fish over lettuce) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Stainless food containers on the clean shelf at the dish washing area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.outside hallway four door reach in freezer
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sinks.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Cold block for soda lines soiled and drink ice is scooped from the bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dish wash area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Dish wash area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Several bottles on a cart in the back hallway area.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Fryer oil outside near soda boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. On prep table on cooks line, stored in reach in cooler on rack with food served to the public **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Counter top on cooks line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles throughout
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. On floor in bar area
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes 45?F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over produce in 2 door reach in cooler next to pos system in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[cookline handwash sink]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[wait station coolers]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[top shelf at cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bag of potatoes]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.{APPROXIMATELY 98 F}
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[outside chest freezer]
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.[bar]
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[condensation buildup inside cookline cooler]
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[drain line draining into bar handwash sink]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar]
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.{REACHIN }
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.{Sandwich press}
  • Observed hole in wall.{NEXT TO HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM}
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving inside reachin cooler]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.[condensation backing up inside reachin ] Corrected On Site.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[in hws] Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving inside reachin cooler]
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.{STRAWS}
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[seal/cap open pipe]
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[next to hood]
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Throughout.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on cookline.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.43 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Deli style cooler on cook line.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.Cookline.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Fan shroud in reachin salad cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Kitchen aid mixer.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Cookline.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Soda gun and holster mounted blocking sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
  • Observed hole in wall.Cove tile missing under handwashing sink.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Stanless ceiling on right of hood system .
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original containers not identified by common name or expiration.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bag of raw potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Two cutting boards one on dEli style coole on cook line And one in prep area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.No Reading.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.000ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing hoses into icebin chiller.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Cook line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed holes in wall near upright cooler.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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