Sandcastles Restaurant, 4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDCASTLES RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL 32550
License #: 7600598
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 2/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. In the corner of the pot room
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over bread
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef behind raw fish cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Gravy and oatmeal in walk in cooler at 100F under 2 hours, chef removed to into 2 inch hotel pan to rapidly cool **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta and shrimp at 45° F. Added ice bags to items to cool back to 41° F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs dated 10/3/13 .
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler in sushi bar ambient temperature at 50F; establishment has other coolers to store potentially hazardous foods
  • 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. cup in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soft shell crab 50F octopus 50F for more than four hours
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooler at 50F ambient; under 2 hours; being serviced at ti,e of inspection; establishment has room foom for potentially hazardous foods
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chef touched cheese not cooked at 145F for at least 15 seconds Corrected On Site.
  • 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. in rice 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. cup in sushi vinegar
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over frozen biscuits in reach in freezer Repeat Violation.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice...shrimp in bag with ice in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw hamburgers over biscuits in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...113F sauce on cookline under 4 hours Corrected On Site.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored...plates on buffet line Corrected On Site.
  • Floor with cracked grout and tiles in mop room
  • Observed floor area in mop room downstairs with standing water in corner
  • 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 in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food...raw fish and beef over gumbo and veggies in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw chicken over cooked ham Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored...to go boxes in bar area Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...raw beef and shrimp in same pan in reach in freezer out of original container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...shell eggs over dressings Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...at three compartment sink
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp and fish over pies reach in freezer
  • 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 in rice Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands...sink in wait syaff area with tea or coffee in bottom of sink
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 in rice
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink obstructed in wait staff area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. ..in pizza bar area
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress...exit near walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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