Salute, 1000 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SALUTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1000 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5401247
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling water damage near bar and server computers.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Server and bar area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in freezer drip pan.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Server and front bar area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garlic Butter **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over peppers in walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by soup pot **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Server area.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Garlic Butter
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Storing buns **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pies
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.Front bar.
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.Dry Storage
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Desserts
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.dry storage
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • 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.Bar fruit now using tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in the outside service station.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Meatballs Increased heat at steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bar **Warning**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.desserts **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in kitchen area not covered.breads **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Pot shelf
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler curtain torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler curtains torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Gallon of milk Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bottle of water ice bin bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. next to bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Ladle for risotto/arborio. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Keys in food prep area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Abc by backdoor.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed properly. REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKLINE DRAINING INSIDE UNIT
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BUCKET OF PICKLES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED PASTA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed debris on paper goods storage 's floor.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALLS & PLUMBING PIPES IN BAR AREA
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY FOOD STORAGE
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MARTIN NICHOLS
  • 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
6/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Cooler/squeeze bottles in kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.Kitchen
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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