Polar Bear 3 Inc, 137 Duval St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLAR BEAR 3 INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 137 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428099
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Back room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Back room. **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. **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. At time of inspection observed shared bathroom heated to remove dampness.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers Dish wash area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.tongs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed hole in wall.Bathroom
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.BACK DOOR
  • Observed hole in wall.BATHROOM
  • Observed mop/service sink in OBSTRUCTED
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. OPERATOR NEEDS TO BRING COPY OF HER 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. FOR SARAI HEVILA This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/2011.
  • Observed mop/service sink located in area that is obstructed from use.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTIC FORKS
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM IN REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MICHELLE K SCHAFER IS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION) HER CERTIFICATION USED AT THE 247 FRONT ST LOCATION (ONE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PER LOCATION IS REQUIRED)
12/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED CONTAINER OF MILK
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM IN REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. RESTROOM'S TOILET
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MICHELLE K SCHAFER IS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION) HER CERTIFICATION USED AT THE 247 FRONT ST LOCATION (ONE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PER LOCATION IS REQUIRED)
10/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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