Safety Harbor Grill, 997 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAFETY HARBOR GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 997 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
License #: 6216448
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/07/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pot of potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Servers stations **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Servers stations **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead behind prep table, 2 dead in beer walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler leaking water from rain. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind equipment on cooks line, reach in coolers, prep tables etc **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above Pepsi cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Flour **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Potato salad **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Servers HWS **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at servers station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall next to prep table, 1 live in interior of reach in cooler next unprotected potato salad. 9 behind reach in cooler. 3 live on wall at reach in cooler next to plates for service. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Mop sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All HWS in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles 43°F, **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Deli-style.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Range.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Multiple items.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at servers station not covered.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48°.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup 114°
6/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Outside in back of establishment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Deli-style reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelving.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple items in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under and around cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under and around cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By slicer.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Outside in back of establishment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Window over 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Deli-style reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top shows excessive grease deposits.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and reach-in cooler. Multiple food items.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Was using only soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelving.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Spaghetti sauce.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cornmeal and flour.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gravy 75°, meatballs 109°. Re cooked to 179° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Fish and beef over produce.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Old, dry. 50 . Dry storage.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Drink area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Abbe three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Drink area
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On top of dishmachine
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under prep table with slicer
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Called while inspector was there to pay **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48F, reach in cooler near dishmachine, chilled
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in sink, drink atea
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in walk in cooler
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. throughout kitchen
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. beer cooler door
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. all surfaces in prep areas
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. all sinks
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. next to grill on cookline
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen, bar
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving throughout kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. and outside patio floor.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in wall. in kitchen
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. heavily soiled dumpster
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. throughout kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. beer cooler door
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. throughout kitchen and dishwash area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. throughout kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. child high chairs
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed 6 old droppings on shelf, 20 old droppings under dish machine, 2 old droppings on prep table, 3 old droppings on floor next to prep table. This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/12.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour based products stored uncovered on shelf
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout all
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. eggs on cookline
  • vent cover missing.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. sugar bin
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. coveredpasta in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to slicer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table Corrected On Site.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reachin -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair...smaller cooler opposite mopsink
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at icemachine area.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...small reachin cooler opposite mopsink
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at icemachine area.
  • Critical - Handsink at bar lacking handsoap and hand washing sign
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on fryer door handle
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...cook touching foods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler--case of eggs.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...3bay sink drainpipe
  • Observed reachin -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair...smaller cooler opposite mopsink
  • Critical - Observed screen/glass in window torn/in poor repair....by dishwasher
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by smaller cooler opposite mopsink
10/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.tongs on oven handle
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dry storage
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soybean oil
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. across from grill
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. across from three compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. both restrooms
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. multiple locations
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ice cream area and bar area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. 2 panels missing For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. walk in freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from women s restroom ,bar area and ice cream area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. cutting board covering handsink
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall next to stove
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. stock pot of potatoes walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of beef walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 1 .b red bell peppers [walk in cooler] stop sale
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes in handsink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. blocked by rack, covered with cutting board
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bowl inside bulk flour bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop in unclean water measured at 68 degr F
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to slicer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef onshelf above vegetable [cook line] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of disposabl plates
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. can of Raid brand on shelf next to canned food and toaster
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked ham Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
7/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
5/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair...kitchen doorway wall not sealed
1/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....walkin cooler foods temperature at 52 F
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.....walkin cooler temperature at 52 F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.----walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area......potatoes and fryer oil stored outside back door.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine outside back door----on original inspection icemachine was located inside kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....cases of beef stored on floor in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....bin of salt on floor under meatslicer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...waitress touched toast with barehand Corrected On Site...gloves and tongs supplied
  • Observed ice scoop stored on top of icemachine
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...waitress station
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed no screen in back door----door open--flies present in kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair...kitchen doorway wall not sealed
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
7/9/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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