Palm Pavilion, 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALM PAVILION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6200230
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in salsa in reach in cooler - top portion next to steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.bar
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food ( water bottle) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler next to freezer, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near walk. In cooler
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding slide drawers at cookline not maintaining proper holding temperatures - foods removed and not to be used until equipment is working properly -service in process by end of inspection
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On soda dispenser grates , wait station
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers. Cookline and bar
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Chicken located at end of cookline- closed door partially open at stocking
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cookline
  • High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Beverage station in dining area nearest restrooms
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef, scallops, shrimp, cheese, beef held over night -stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish spread , cooked mushrooms - placed in freezer for quick chill - **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scrub pads , kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Opposite cookline
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in cut onions, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under grill
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. On shelf near walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On soda grate at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Expo line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Opposite cookline
  • Basic - Single-service items (bag of cups) stored on floor in bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over seafood , reach in cooler near walk in cooler , back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 10 live roaches found at door gaskets area of reach in cooler opposite grill
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station and bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Back prep area and soda box room
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in main walk in
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.first one on cook line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.beef over fish **Corrected On-Site**
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.putting fruit on drink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.beef over seafood in drawers **Corrected On-Site**
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink by walkin cooler 84 degrees f ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter 45 degrees f in reach in cooler Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler]
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. smoothie mix in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[and soiled]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[condensation in reach in cooler on cookline] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[by walkin cooler ]
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[in corner by ice machine drain]
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[on ice machine] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[and soiled]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server fluffing per made salad with bare hand] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[condensation in reach in cooler on cookline] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[soda holster draining into drink ice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[on walkin cooler ]
  • Observed hole in wall.[by walkin cooler ]
  • Observed hole in wall.[in corner by ice machine drain]
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[back walkin cooler 54-55 degrees, repair was here earlier, food moved to working cooler ] This violation must be corrected by : 5/16/2013.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[on shelf over cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server used bare hands to put fruit garnish in drinks] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[drawer on cookline ]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at bucket on cook line exceed 200ppm chlorine] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.[condensation in reach in cooler on cookline ]
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.[excessive condensation in reach in cooler in bar with milk/cream] Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at bar facing beach, left side, over beverage ice]
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[top of reachin ]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[gasket first reachin ]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[employee grabbed handful of chips with bare hands]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[first reachin on line]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[far end of bar and wait area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[condensation build up in 3 door bar cooler ] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[2 door on cookline excess condensation ]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. [middle gun]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers in walkin cooler ]
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.[buckets empty] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[first reachin on cookline ]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.[condensation in reachin below soup]
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.[bar reachin condensation ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[blocked by hose] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in waitstaff areas]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.[lobster salad made of lobster sensation blend of real lobster and fish]
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. alcohol storage shelf at bar
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. bar area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
1/21/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. island oasis
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. food was iced down
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. onion powder Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. salad reach in cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. island oasis machine in bar area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ice scoop on top of icd machine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons in storage area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • no drain
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. service area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's and men's bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. dead palmetto bug
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in service area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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