Snappers Sea Grill, 5895 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SNAPPERS SEA GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5895 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Bch, FL 33706-2251
License #: 6200362
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(reach in) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.(in kitchen and in Dish washer area)
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(in kitchen)
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. (Ice scoop on top of ice machine outdoors from previous evening)
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.(above cooks line over dry storage and sink 2 tubes put together to make 1 light shield )
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(multiple units on cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Refrigeration located outside with no overhead protection.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
11/13/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(in dish washing area next to walk in) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Both walk in cooler and freezer) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(reach in) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.(1 dead by doorway to office)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.(in kitchen and in Dish washer area)
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(in kitchen)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. (Ice scoop on top of ice machine outdoors from previous evening)
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.(above cooks line over dry storage and sink 2 tubes put together to make 1 light shield )
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(multiple units on cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Refrigeration located outside with no overhead protection.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(forks and spoons on expo station) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(spray bottle)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.(true stand up seafood over mango chutney,true stand up back cooks line seafood over raw veggies)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1 live near hand wash sink on cooks line, 1 live between walkways of both side of kitchen 2 live by front soda machine) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **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.(some items) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.(wall mounted chopper cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.(potato cutter) **Warning**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(can for bread crumbs) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(reach in cooler and stand up unit on cooks line) **Warning**
  • 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.(flour) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(french fries ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squirt bottles) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(chutney) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. (Chutney) **Warning**
  • 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.(0 ppm chlorine sanitizer empty)establishment changed Sanitizer Bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Reach in ( red sauce 53°F, berblanc 55°F, chicken cream sauce 46°F, cooked shrimp 47°F, Stand up on cooks line ( scallops 44°F, shrimp 45°F, crab cakes 44°F, rice 45°F,Mango chutney 48°F) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.(potato cutter) **Warning**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Handles in reach in cooler on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used as a prep sink) **Warning**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Lettuce and fish) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Handles in reach in cooler on cooks line) **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.(4.6 foot candles of light on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.(raining and ceiling in kitchen leaks heavily) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(hallway to cooks line and part of cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.(storage container holding lettuce in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Oysters Rockefeller 46°F, creme brle 48°F, crab mix 46°F, lobster tails 46°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms and oyster Rockefeller over coconut and macadamia nut crust) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(2 palmetto bugs) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(over 200 ppm chlorine ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(fork dish rack stored in sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used as a prep sink) **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters on cook line
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.outside back fenced area.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.back cook line in hallway to the kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.dish area grout gone between tiles causing food particles to build up between tiles.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Flourescent tubes in hallway area.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Fry basket wires unraveling.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw fish and beef over asparagus.Reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.raw beef over crab cake mix on cook line
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Hose at the dish area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Chain conveyer belt on the oven in the cook line area.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.multiple can openers in dish area.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice machine bin with mold like substance on the splash shield.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.cook line
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Breading container has reused clam can lying in flakes. Can may not be reused and scoop must have handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered and in deep container while cooling. Sauce.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta.
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. women's restroom
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ potatoes Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises. Corrected On Site. area cleaned
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef on shelf above saffron cream ; cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw skewered shrimp on shelf above lettuce - true cooler on cook line
  • Observed urinal slow to drain - men's restroom
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[lemons]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. 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.[inside bulk food container] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[tote bins]
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[single door upright]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[walkin]
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[large piece of beef] This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2011.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.[breadcrumbs]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[tote bins]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 12/20/2011.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.[prime rib]
12/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{GROUT WEARING AWAY}
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.{Ice scoop on top of machine]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.{WALKIN}
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[under kitchen handwash sink]
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.[rear prep and dining room]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[waste water leaking onto floor]
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer ]
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/2011.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.[corn]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.[vegetables,ready-to-eat,] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin freezer ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/2011.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Raw beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Unknown case unable to move due to ice on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine outside.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler in food preperation area.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.Bread crumbs inside upright cooler in food preperation area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reach in deli style cooler in food preperation area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cooklines.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of through the drain under fan in the walkin freezer causing ice to form on the floor and shelves in the walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Front counter at drink station.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Food preperation area.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Soda box set up
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beef filets 45 Corrected On Site.Product in reach in cooler iced.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Soups and sauces in hot holding.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sauces and soups in hot holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Beef and chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Rice bin.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Upright reach in cooler in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Throughout.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.Prep area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Server area HWS.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens restroom.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Back part of prep area buss area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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