Frenchys Saltwater Cafe, 416 E Shore Dr, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRENCHYS SALTWATER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 416 E Shore Dr, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6209719
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Ice machine area
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler door , near kitchen handsink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Near ice machine and kitchen areas
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray cleaner near containers of drinks, bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks - pilot light out ; service scheduled this day
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. -bar
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer wiping buckets
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at bar
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.at bar, will wash and sanitize in main dish machine till fixed
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Soda hoses and housing above ice bin
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.paint peeling at pick up
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.by fryer mixed with grease
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.cracked, broken
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler butter 45, hush puppie mix 45, pico 45 sauce44, octopus 43 service on the way, cut tomato and lettuce set ups 54 recommend time as a public health control, batter 53 also recommend same **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.chicken ov dish **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.paint peeling at pick up
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.by fryer mixed with grease
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.cracked, broken
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens rest room, bar sink
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in cooler
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In back room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler butter 45°, hush puppie mix 45°, pico 45° sauce44°, octopus 43° service on the way, cut tomato and lettuce set ups 54° recommend time as a public health control, batter 53° also recommend same **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.chicken ov dish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.stored in soiled container **Corrected On-Site**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.freezer door
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.multi door upright
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. On cookline
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Greasing batter 54? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.peppers and onions 130? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over seafood in reach in cooler at end of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. smoke fish in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.[microwave rusty and flaking]
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[3 compartment sink leaking from corner onto floor]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[condensation build up in 9 door upright reach in cooler ]
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[plastic glasses at bar]
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[in walkin cooler ]
6/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[9 door reach in cooler ]
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[plastic glasses at bar]
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[in walkin cooler ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[upstairs over buns]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan back room[
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.[moldy and paint flaking in corner of kitchen ]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[silverware in cups and silverware tray throughout]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[over dish machine ]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[microwave rusty and flaking]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walk in freezer]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[condensation build up in 9 door upright reach in cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf aabove reach in freezer ]
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[above deli cooler on cookline ]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[3 compartment sink leaking from corner onto floor]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[9 door upright reach in cooler potentially hazardous food temperatures range 44-54 degrees F tuna, fish spread] This violation must be corrected by : 6/14/2012.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[bug killer in kitchen]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.[on cookline ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[around beer pusher] Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line clogged at soda gun holster.[customer side by ice bin]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at bar]
6/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
3/28/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[salad reach in cooler ]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[on top of out door ice machine ]
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan in back room]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[outside bulk bins]
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[after handling dirty dishes] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bulk dry storage]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[main walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[raw seafood in middle iof top of deli style cooler surrounded by ready to eat food] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[in spices]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in cheese]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[jackets, phones, backpacks] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[salad reach in cooler potentially hazardous food 44-50 degrees F see stop sale]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw seafood over ready to eat peppers, guacamole] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[shelled eggs over milk] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[at bar]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.[1 cup mussel butter dated 1/14] thrown away.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.[probe in salad cooler 10 degrees off]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[dry buckets]
1/25/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[top soiled ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[flour]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[walk in cooler door]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[walk in freezer door]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line clogged at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[on cookline ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[and grease, light shields on cookline ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[ice build up on freezer walkin preventing door from closing]
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[under bug killer] Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[on cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar]
  • 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 encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[salad upright reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[far end of bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.[repair man here before inspector left]
  • Waste line clogged at soda gun holster.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[inside lids salad reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[out back]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ] Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoning on top shelf
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives above sink
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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