Cafe Marquesa & Marquesa Hotel, 600 Fleming St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cafe Marquesa & Marquesa Hotel
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040-6826
License #: 5401720
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom of the racks with wheels that contain the dish racks for glassware.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Soup, plant, beef.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Above dish machine
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under tray table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Rusted #10 can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.Bar.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
08/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Dish wash area. **Warning**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.Racks **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Large white containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead rodent present.Located in a trap outside the back door of restaurant. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Mashed potatoes **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Dish wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Bread basket shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Squeeze bottles **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.20 Dry rodent droppings found on top of oven in the kitchen . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Baked crackers on top of oven near rode dent droppings. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris.Around **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Rice **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Pasta **Warning**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Bar ice
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Under and around sink area. Measure cups on post tops
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Rust on exterior of reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Live, small ants insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.at wrap station
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Coffee cups
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on large tray storage shelves.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.10 dry rodent droppings on top of dishwasher. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.Bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar
4/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.Bar
  • Critical - Observed food ICE contaminated by unsanitized equipment.Drink/soda lines at front bar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.perogis Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Trash can blocking handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Upright Reach-in cooler across from stove.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. BETWEEN WASTE DRAIN and DISHWASHER WASTE LINE
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR'S HAND WASHING SINK
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER DRY FOODS PLASTIC BINS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SEVERAL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER CUT FRUITS (CANALOPE RTE)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEVERAL FOODS IN UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEVERAL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SEVERAL SQUEEZED BOTTLES Repeat Violation.
4/11/2011Routine - 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. OPENED CONTAINER OF MILK
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CUT VEGETABLES
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SOME REFRIGERATED FOODS & SOME SQUEEZE BOTTLES
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CUT VEGETABLES
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. IN RASPBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES CONTAINERS
  • Observed unused and unprotected ice sticks. 2 ICE STICKS FOUND IN FLOOR BY FIRE SPRINKLER ROOM OPERATOR SAID HE WILL DISCARD THEM.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that requires the use of water. HOT WATER EMPLOYEE'S HAND SINK IN BATHROOM
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER DRY FOODS PLASTIC BINS
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.soda boxes under bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dishwasher area top shelf.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.dishwasher shelf w/clean utensils.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.SUSAN FERRY SCHEDULED FOR EXAM INV #B0106408 .MUST SHOW PROOF AT NEXT UNANNOUNCED VISIT
6/4/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin cooler door
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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