Undertow Beach Bar, 3850 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNDERTOW BEACH BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3850 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6215543
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(co2 tank)
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.(men's restroom)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(single glass door under pos by kitchen)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squirt bottles) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.(reclaimed water line needs to be labeled non potable water supply)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Sanitizer Bucket ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.(clam shells) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 tender has a water bottle)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.(grill bar)
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet near beachside bar water heater. For reporting purposes only.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar area]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[Lowboy,no food inside at time of inspection][sufficient refrigeration on premises]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachins behind bar top] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall.[kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[large sprayers] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[bar doors in disrepair][scheduled for repair 1/2/2012]
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[end of inside countertop and bar]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[restrooms,mixing valve is not allowing hot water within a minute ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer ]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[placed in freezer ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[unwrapped straws within customers reach/bar top/countertop ][dispenser] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[large flo-master sprayer]
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters.[both inside countertop and bar]
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar hws]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.[kitchen hws]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.[storage room]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[storage room door/large air gap at bottom of door] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[can wash area]
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.{SMALL REACHIN }
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[cookline reachin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[eggs over seafood in walkin] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.{STRAWS}
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[bar area]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar hws]
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[storage room door]
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Sausage gravy in triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Toast on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.Cook on line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Colored cutting boards under prep table.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets on cook line.
  • food-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Paper towels used under cheeses in reachin cooler on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Chlorine for Quat.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cook line.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils stored over triple sink properly but close to soiled broom handles.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Utensils in sink on cookline.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood light on cook line missing shield ,plastic wrap used. Repeat Violation.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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