Smugglers Cove Restaurant & Bar, 85500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SMUGGLERS COVE RESTAURANT & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 85500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5402490
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • 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 - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.BAR **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. BAR
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. BAR
  • Basic - Food stored outside. WIC IS OUTSIDE
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Sink BAR
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen .
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside mop sink no connected to drain pipe.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. BAR
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. BAR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Bar area
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen, and bar
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar handsink **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Kitchen prep worker.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - no vermin present. Backdoor screen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Knife holder mounted on the wall in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Buckets in front of handsink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar Handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Bar
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Knife holder on the wall.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Kitchen coolers and Bar
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Cleaning spray bottle by ice bin in bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Containers with condiments. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives tucked between knife rack/caddy and wall.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Mopsink outside.
  • 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.K System on the floor by backdoor.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.3 compartment sink set up to sanitize.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license displayed is from 2011
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoop.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Bar
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.Water Heater.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Drygoods storage.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Bar
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.K System
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Kitchen handsink both hot and cold water.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Wrapped silverware left outside.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Outside/Inside Bar handsinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Freezer/Walk-in Cooler/Drygoods storage.
  • Observed ice scoop on top counter, outside bar.
  • 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.Drygoods storage.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet inside bar handsink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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