Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on exterior of breading station doors, handles and door frames.
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed case of flounder, French fried and dough stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at seafood breading station.
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed fish thawing in standing water at 2 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed gaskets at seafood breading station soiled with food debris.
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed cutting board at salad prep station heavily stained orange.
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom located within kitchen area near walk-in cooler. Observed no water dispensed when hot water nozzle is turned.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellowish substance in unlabeled spray bottle on shelf under table where wrapped utensils are kept at the front counter.
08/15/2014
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Observed open can of energy drink that employee was drinking from and moved to various locations within kitchen while working. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open can of energy drink while working and walking through kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet stacked dishes on shelf near 2 compartment sink in kitchen.
High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice pilaf in cold hold unit in kitchen beneath microwave at 46°F. Employee stated he had not had the rice out in use and that it had been prepared the previous day. Observed all other potentially hazardous foods within the proper temperature range within unit. At end of inspection, observd rice pilaf still at 46°F.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed spray bottles containing windex, sanitizer and all purpose cleaners stored next to wrapped utensils ready for customers. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed plastic pitcher and wine glass stored in handwash sink at front coutner and large clear plastic container stored in handwash sink at condiment/utensil station. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom in kitchen.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink at end of cookline.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed SafeStaff wallet card for Alex K. Hines heavily worn and deteriorating so that the completion and expiration dates were not visible. Mr. Hines admitted he suspected his training is expired but inspector was unable to confirm. Advised establishment to re-certify Mr. Hines.
5/2/2014
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sinks in kitchen area. Operator stated that currently those are lined into a hot water heater located next door and are scheduled to be moved onto his tankless gas Rinnai water heater later today.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided at the time of the licensing inspection. Observed operator owned previous establishment and has not yet moved files for all employees. Observed 3 ServSafe manager certificates. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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