Serenata Beach Club, 3175 S Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SERENATA BEACH CLUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3175 S Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL 32082
License #: 6501523
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Tub of frozen oysters in Walk in freezer. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Water bottle on front prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food and raw foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw chicken over prepared, uncooked vegetables and beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Corned beef in Walk in cooler dated 3/29 which is packing date.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Soap and hand antiseptic dispensers mounted on wall in prep area over salad/garnish cold holding unit on prep table. Unit moved. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector of ice machine in main kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters in freezer with no tags. Tag removed and stored in office. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at coffee station blocked by dish racks. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Boxes of cups in dry storage area located down stairs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on storage rack next to Dishwashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water under make table behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of potatoes in walk in cooler. Cooking oil container under fire extinguisher unit across from prep table. Box of Hot chocolate in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Panko container in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced oranges in reach in cooler located in bar area. Employee voluntarily discarded items.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil and flour mixture 71° under prep table in kitchen. Employee voluntarily discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over pasta in reach in cooler located at counter bar across from grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked/broken egg in egg cart located in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Heavy cream in multiple reach in cooler throughout establishment, reach in cooler at bar, reach in cooler in kitchen, and reach in cooler under make table at front counter bar. Employee did not know when items were opened.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of bread in walkin freezer. Relocated. Soda box on floor in server area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On front cookline
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes and tomatoes on ice at font counter41-50?F. Must be discarded by 9:30pm
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over crab cakes in reachin cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior top of ice machine in downstairs bar area
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels on cookline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar area
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink in back waiter station area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On condenser fan covers in walkin cooler
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Starting to tear on a number of units
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of food in freezer and container of meat in walkin. Items relocated
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back server area, server filled up pitchers in handsink
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open container of raw frozen chicken tenders stored over ready to eat foods in reachin freezer on end of cookline. Items below relocated. And seafood in walkin cooler. Relocated
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cooked potatoe being held on ice for dinner service at 57F+. Discard Potentially Hazardous items by 9pm
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Wrapped straws on bar counter.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Sanitizer bucket stored on preperation table. Relocated to shelf below
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind outside bar
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. GLASSES IN CHILLER AT BAR (BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF COOLER)
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDLE CORRODED. OUTSIDE BAR.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HANDSINK AT DRINK STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRAYS OF CUPS STORED ON HANDSINK AT DRINK STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. DRINK COOLER AT BAR (POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DRINK STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER FRYERS
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED MAC and CHEESE, HEAVY CREAM, HOT DOGS
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. AT BAR
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACH-IN COOLER ON COUNTER AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ABOVE DISH MACHINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN BIN AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOOD ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN REACH-IN COOLER AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. ASTERISK REQUIRED ON "LEMON PEPPER MAHI MAHI OPEN FACED SANDWICH" (has Chili Aioli containing raw eggs) , "CRISPY CATCH SANDWICH" (Red Pepper Remoulade contains raw eggs) , and "TOGARASHI SEARED TUNA" (Chili Aioli contains raw eggs).
7/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FRYING OIL IN STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. AT ICE BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN FREEZER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. COOKLINE PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. CLEANERS STORED OVER HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. OUTSIDE WATERFILTER TO ICEMACHINE
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOLER NEXTTO WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF IN REACHIN COOLER NEXT TO WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
5/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat food contaminated . LIVE ROACH ON FRONTLINE BREAD COUNTER . Food may not be served. BREADS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. PASTA IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. DAIRY IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY , PORK , POULTRY IN FRONTLINE MAKETABLE AND REACHIN COOLER AT 50 TO 55 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONTLINE UNIT PREPTABLE AND REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND OIL CONTAINERS ON FLOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SOUP ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER NOT COVERED . LEMONS ,OLIVES AT FRONTLINE BAR NOT COVERED. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON SOILED COUNTER (OUTSIDE )
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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. PEELING BLANCHED TOMATOES AND CUTTING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. OUTSIDE WATERFILTER TO ICEMACHINE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. NUMEROUS PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND LIDS
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOLER NEXTTO WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATTULA Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF IN REACHIN COOLER NEXT TO WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. FRONTLINE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CONTAINER IN BAR HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing SINK. BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. BEHIND KITCHEN COOKLINE EQUIPMENT _APPROXIMATELY 3 DEAD ROACHES
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 ROACH AT FRONTLINE COUNTER (BY GRILL)
5/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 DENTED CAN. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKINFREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN KITCHEN AND WALKINCOOLER . UNCOVERED DRINK ICE BIN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH ON OYSTERS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN REACHIN COOLER. NEXTTO WALKINCOOLER
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF IN REACHIN COOLER. NEXTTO WALKINCOOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. UTENSILS AND ICESCOOP HOLDERCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. WAITSTATION
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FRONTLINE GRILL
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. TOASTER UNDER PLUMBING . FRONTLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMSNOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
10/23/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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