Pit Row Bar & Grill, 4064 Forest Hill Blvd #8, Palm Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIT ROW BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4064 Forest Hill Blvd #8, Palm Springs, FL 33406
License #: 6006910
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.KITCHEN
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.COOK
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.BAR ICE
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.RAW CHICKEN
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT BAR
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. CARTON OF MILK IN BAR DRINK ICE. MGR DISCARDED ICE
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.SANI BUCKET
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.SANI BUCKET IN HANDSINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. In dinning room area **Warning**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. In dinning room area **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida Restaurant Association Expired on 09/01/12 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/02/2013.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 01/02/2013.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. SODA CAN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FRYER EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ICE BIN INSIDE OFFICE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
10/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - observed no paper towel at handwash sink.
  • Critical - observed raw animal food not separated from reay to eat dairy outside / chest freezer.
  • observed serveral wiping not stored on sanitizing solution.
  • Critical - observed toxic chemical no label with name. - corrected on site
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. ABOVE 400PPM
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BOWL OF PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. KITCHEN SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400PPM
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN HWS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KNIFE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. SPOONS NOT INVERTED WITH HANDEL DOWN
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PLATE IN HWS Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. CHEST FREEZER
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. SANITIZER EXCEEDS MAXIMUM STRENGTH Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. FORKS AND KNIVES COUNTET COOK LINE
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
  • Light not functioning. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200PPM OR MORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET Corrected On Site.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UNTENSILS IN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting not provided. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/17/09.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN UNDER BAIN MARIE
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWERS AT BAR WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN TAKE.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. BAR greater than 300 PPM QUAT
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
7/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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