Thirsty Turtle, 2615 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL - Bar inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: Thirsty Turtle
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2615 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6802074
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 11/30/2010
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Inspection findings

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  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty fan cover on cooling unit in walkin cooler.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. No cooking equipment under hood, used for storage.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in women's bathroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, in mop bucket outside back door.
 11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching cut fruit with barehand at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. No cooking equipment under hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb outside with hose attached .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
 08/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. No cooking equipment under hood.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
 1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. Stove/grill has been removed, no heating unit under hood.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors in back room.
  • Observed hole in ceiling near ice machine .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
 10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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