Shell Oyster Bar, 114 E Oakland Ave Unit A, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SHELL OYSTER BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 114 E Oakland Ave Unit A, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4314
License #: 4702267
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Exposed insulation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
7/2/2013Routine - FoodNot available electronically
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on top of freezer not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on front prep table.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By drink machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container sitting on top on ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed crackers on floor behind oyster prep counter.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed potatoes on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee rinsing towel in hand sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Napkins
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Repeat Violation. 12-12-2011
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Gave them a tube. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation, 4/22/11.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed unsanitized bottom of plates aced directly on top of uncovered plates of oysters on half shell. 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. Baked beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ketchup and breading mix stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloths above 200ppm. Corrected On Site.-50ppm.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading mix. Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens and mens room.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed case of oil and container of flour not stored at least 6 inches off the stored on floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above oyster bar.
  • Observed cup to dispense sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Did not wash for 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth in lemons.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. maccaroni salad
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Expired certificates.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food lemons in service area. Corrected On Site.
1/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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