Shephards Rest Margarita Grill, 601 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SHEPHARDS REST MARGARITA GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 601 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6213532
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.next to outside ice machine
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tongs hanging on handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handles
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection. Near tiki bar /walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken ice scoop at outside bar
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.inside bar
  • High Priority - Soda line stored in ice used for drinks. Outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle stored next to cutting board and tongs at outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Oasis Mixes at out side bar
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Outside bar
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Kitchen
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handles
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Kitchen
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar near kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. , kitchen
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Cookline
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar near kitchen
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Oasis mix, bar
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar near kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Relish, walk in cooler
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.White fan on wall
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.vlender bottoms soiled and stacked inside each other at bar
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Top shelf in dressing cooler
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.damaged inside door on reach in cooler, numerous cooler handles broken
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line.ice bin for customer drinks under clogged and leaking gun holster at bar
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.water build up in coolers at the bar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over par cooked food.wings
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.at bar all at outside bar
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.at far outside bar closest to locker
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.de greaser **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.[no sanitizer in bucket]
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[soda gun holster dripping into beverage ice at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in kitchen]
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[case ketsup] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cart in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[storage at bar sink]
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. dairy in ktchen reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. prep line. person did not wash hands before putting clean gloves on
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/12/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[outside bottom of mixer pitcher]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[far bar guns]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[throughout first bar]
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.[the soda gun holsters at the bars are broken, hanging, and leaking drippings into customer beverage ice]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[batter dip 80 degrees F at grill Corrected On Site. cooled with ice]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[beef, dairy, poultry in bottom deli style reach in cooler 46 degrees F--moved to working cooler, temperature dropped to 43 degrees F] top of cooler sour cream 42 degrees F]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[need to have all handles in same direction] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[far bar reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.[bug spray on top shelf above condiments and utensils] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[waitstaff area]
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.[slow floor drains front bar]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[display cooler not working properly, digital thermometer read from 31 degrees to 48 degrees in matter of 20 minutes, and back down]
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[on reach in cooler ]
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[display cooler not working properly, digital thermometer read from 31 degrees to 48 degrees in matter of 20 minutes, and back down]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[all 3 in wave]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at small outside bar at wave
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[on reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in reach in cooler 48-50 degrees F] some items display only others in ambiant cooling, moved to freezer and dropped to 41 degrees] This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/2011.
  • Waste line clogged at soda gun holster.at main tiki bar
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin on cookline 46-50 degrees ]
8/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[deli style reachin 46-47 degrees]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin on cookline 46-50 degrees ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[salad dressing cooler 47-50 degrees ]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at new tiki bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at new tiki bar]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at tiki bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reachin by fryers potentially hazardous food 46-49 degrees ] This violation must be corrected by : 8/18/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reachin by pass through 46-47 degrees on potentially hazardous food] This violation must be corrected by : 8/18/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[salad dressings in upright soda cooler potentially hazardous 46-49 degrees] Corrected On Site.less than 4 hours, moved to working cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 8/18/11.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[open straws on bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[chili 115 in kitchen ]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at new tiki bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at tiki bar] Repeat Violation.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[2 door upright in kitchen , no potentially hazardous food inside ]
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[bar handsink ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[at handsink ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[both in bar]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at bar]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[before applying gloves]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at water heater]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[personal items on cutting boards] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster missing at bar over ice bin] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.[neither on menus or posted] inspector gave one] Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at bar] Repeat Violation.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.[inspector gave one]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[2 door upright potentially hazardous food 46 degrees]moved to working cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[2 door reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at bar]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[plates, boats keep inverted ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[hood filters]
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.[inspector gave one]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[soda gun holsters missing 1st bar]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[all in 2nd bar]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[all in 1st bar]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[frozen beverage dispenser 2nd bar]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[uncovered straws at 2nd bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[2 nd bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[in 1st bar]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[2nd bar]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[1st bar]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[2nd bar]
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili, cooked meat
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. cherries, lemons, olives in bar area
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. soda gun in bar area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. soda gun in bar area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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