Reef (The), 4100 Coastal Hwy, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: REEF (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4100 Coastal Hwy, St Augustine, FL 32095-1419
License #: 6500849
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 07/13/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SUGAR, FLOUR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FOODS IN MAKE TABLE AT 49-50 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. HOLDING FOOD BETWEEN 49-50
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Drainage of mop sink not designed and installed properly. MOP SINK NOT DRAINING
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MOP SINK FAUCET BROKEN
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects in control devices. GLUE TRAPS DOWNSTAIRS
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
07/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. CAN WITH NO LABEL - DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SHRIMP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOOD OVER COOKED BEEF IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER . ITEMS AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES - COOKLINE EMPLOYEE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. MISSING DATE ON FILTERS DOWNSTAIRS
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED BULKFOOD CONTAINER LIDS
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWLS, PLATES USED AS SCOOPS IN FOOD CONTAINERS -COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. PRODUCE CONTAINERS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. PINKLIKE SUBSTANCE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF WALKINCOOLER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED AT WAITSTATION Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. AT BAR
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE SOUTHSIDE FAUCET
  • Observed hole in wall. UPSTAIRS WAITSTATION
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. UPSTAIRS WAITSTATION
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BOX CORN STARCH - DOWNSTAIRS STOREROOM Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. WETWIPE UNDER CUTTING BOARDS Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. SMALL GAP IN HOODFILTERS
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. LESS THAN 50PPM
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS ( UPSTAIRS )
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS DOWNSTAIRS STOREROOM Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OPPOSITE WALKINCOOLER IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 DEAD IN DOWNSTAIRS STOREROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BY DISHMACHINE
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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