Crabby Bills Clearwater Beach, 37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRABBY BILLS CLEARWATER BEACH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6215027
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Second floor bar and first floor beverage station
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline , first floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with insufficient overhead protection.in process of order per manager
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. First floor cookline
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. First floor bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Packages of grouper, prep room first floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Beverage station upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw placed in ice bath, kitchen upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Containers stored next to chemicals upstairs dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In process of repair, cookline
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs stored in handsink , Dishwashing handsink **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection.2 of them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In box by walk in all 3 by ice machines **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.putting half shell oysters on dish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.spray bottle exceeds 400 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bar upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at sink ladies rest room **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no overhead protection.
5/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in keg cooler upstairs and downstairs
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.50? cole slaw upstairs reach in, moved to less crowded cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.butter on cookline 80?108? butter, will use time as a public health control
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.butter, batter dip
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.rice 62? **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. downstairs bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. upstairs bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of limes, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[ladies restroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[upstairs dishroom]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[dessert reach in cooler potentially hazardous food 46 degrees, moved to working cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[leak upstairs dishroom ]
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese downstairs salad cooler 46 degrees] Corrected On Site. 2 lbs thrown aw y
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[in restrooms]
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[corner of bar by pass through]
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.[at bar] This violation must be corrected by : 12/7/11.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[by small ice machine ]
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[sani bucket ] Corrected On Site.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.[at bar] This violation must be corrected by : 12/7/11.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[in restrooms]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoops in soiled bucket ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[bartender handling fruit garnish at bar with bare hands] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice with no drip pans leaking on other foods Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.[by small ice machine ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[corner of bar by pass through]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[in mens restroom]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese downstairs salad cooler 46 degrees] Corrected On Site. 2 lbs thrown aw y
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[1 lg roach on wall by soup] This violation must be corrected by : 10/7/11.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[sani bucket ] Corrected On Site.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upright upstairs in salad area]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[upstairs dishroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters upstairs and downstairs ]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[on ceiling, condensation above supplies in breading room]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[smaller ice machine outside.]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[clean coctail sauce containers dried on absorbant window sill]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[over wall on patio where previous rodent problem existed]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[walkin ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[necks of screw top coctail sauce containers after cleaning] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[milk in upright cooler upstairs 50 degrees internal] see stop sale
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area[downstairs ].
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.[spray bottles, upstairs and down]
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.[rice and green beans] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/5/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upright in salad area]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upstairs waitstaff cooler ]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan on cookline ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[back breading room]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical - Observed fish/molluscan shellfish recreationally caught offered for sale or service.[not kept seperated --cook did not know proper procedure] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[between freezer and dishmachiine ]
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.[back breading room for fryer]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[employee food stored with customers food]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[fish spread 50 degrees F upstairs waitstaff cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[in pan of water] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[near patio dining] This violation must be corrected by : 3/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[upstairs ]
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[door from patio ]
3/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.[face of forks pointed up] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.[at mop sink]
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[silverware ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[at mop sink]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[on top of inside ice machine ] Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in freezer]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts]
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[upstairs reachin ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.downstairs
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[upright salad reachin 44-45 degrees-milk, creamers, cheesecake ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[onions, garc in butter on cookline 104-112 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[bagged before cooled]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[upstairs reachin ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[upstairs oven]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. garlic butter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in front of reach in cooler near dishmachine
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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