Cafe' Atlantico, 647 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cafe' Atlantico
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 647 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501447
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Per Manager : Work In Progress
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces/ soups at 47°f
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Frontline handwash sink
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler in kitchen opposite grill at 47°f
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen shelves : under griddle
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusty
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Bag ice not covered in chest freezers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over foods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Frontline **Corrected On-Site** **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. Numerous **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Vegetables
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen Equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.raw seafoods over cakes in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Frontline
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at cook.ine solid/ unprotected
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Counters , shelves, utensil containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over soup in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Minor build up in kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose handle to microwave
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Drinks under plumbing **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seafoods Nextel to ice in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at cook.ine solid/ unprotected
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peppers not adequately washed: labels on food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline handwash sink blocked off due to plumbing problem
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on soiled oven handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in spice oil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Counters , shelves, utensil containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Bread board
  • Critical - Observed employee drink over restaurant foods in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.rusty shelves in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.vegetables in shopping bag in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over soup in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of numerous equipment **Repeat Violation**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Frontline handwash sink not draining . Blocked with water
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside mops ink **Repeat Violation**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - CURRENT Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish. CLAMS . ( DO NOT SERVE) (VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED )
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS , SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. S KRISS : 5-30-12
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE /COOLER
2/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ICE NEXT TO SHRIMP SHELLS IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEES HANDLED EQUIPMENT , RETURNED FROM OUTSIDE , HANDLE SOILED PLATES THEN ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION OR HANDLING
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHRIMP SHELLS USED FOR SOUP IN FREEZER IN SHOPPING BAG
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE /COOLER
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS COUNTERS/SHELVES
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. APRONS OVER EXPOSED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY LARGE TRAY
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by APPROXIMATELY 12-15 LARGE ROACHE DROPPINGS/EGG CASES found : UNDER FRONTLINE HANDSINK / COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-14-1 Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP :COOKLINE FLOOR
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER DISHMACHINE
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. COOKLINE
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. DUSTY
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. STORAGE ROOM
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY LARGE TRAY
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing :FRONTLINE HANDSINK
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Light not functioning. STORAGE ROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed SOILED APRONS OVER FOODS/CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEES, COOK, SERVER HANDLING NUMEROUS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAAND CONTACT :BREADS , VEGETABLES , COOKED PASTA
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS COUNTERS/SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. DUSTY
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEES HANDLED EQUIPMENT , RETURNED FROM OUTSIDE , HANDLE SOILED PLATES THEN ENGAGE IN FOOD PREPARATION OR HANDLING
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. THAWING SEAFOOD, ITEMS HELD IN SINKS
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP :COOKLINE FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ICE NEXT TO SHRIMP SHELLS IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHRIMP SHELLS USED FOR SOUP IN FREEZER IN SHOPPING BAG
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BATTER AT 65 F :KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. SHRIMP THAAWING IN STANDING WATER , ROOM TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE /COOLER
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by APPROXIMATELY 12-15 LARGE ROACHE DROPPINGS/EGG CASES found : UNDER FRONTLINE HANDSINK / COOLER
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. APRONS OVER EXPOSED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER DISHMACHINE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. COOKLINE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SOILED PLATES UNDER COUNTER
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLES
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. PLASTIC CONTAINER LID
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS AND SHELVES . RACKS
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. CORNERS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. EGGS OVER READY TO EAT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF IN COOLER
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HANDSINK DIRTY
  • Critical. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MEATS AND CHEESES
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. INVERTED
  • Critical. Backflow preventer mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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