Kahuna's Bar & Grill, 10515 Gandy Blvd, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KAHUNA'S BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10515 Gandy Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33702-1421
License #: 6211092
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Lights in kitchen
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In coleslaw, chicken wings **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Pizza pan handle
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Behind fryers, flat top, and oven.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Two door up right reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under ice at bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Shelves under prep table
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach in cooler Make table
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Two door up right reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under bar
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • 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. Observed chef place tomatoes with bare hands on RTE sandwich for service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot shot insect spray.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of pooled water
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear blue liquid at bar **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's room
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Pickles
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tiles in kitchen
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up two door right outside kitchen
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. Outside
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Meats over potatoes in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bu three compartment sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar by hand wash sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In squeeze bottles in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings and salsa
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Raw chicken wings and salsa in reach in cooler overnight **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On wall by door
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Hamburgers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On chemical spray bottle rack
12/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near water heater. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from fryers. Hanger for thermometer is empty. Thermometer could not be located. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple locations in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Glass washer with chemical sanitizer at bar 0ppm chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink at the wait station.
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Pickle buckets)
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.(around cooking equipment)
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(behind cooking equipment) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.(upright reach in freezer)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(in small reach in next to hand sink in kitchen)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **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.(employee cutting tomatoes) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Drinking)
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(bar area)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(bar area)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(bans, cooked chicken, peppers, onions, home made cole slaw)
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spoons and forks stored handle down beside ketchup dispenser in expo window.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili found in walk in at 50 degrees. Cooked yesterday and stored in bulk. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Portion cup in salt.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tile broken under fryer.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Knives in storage rack soile .
  • Observed hole in wall. On cooks line behind fryers at base of wall.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walk in at 52 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar area.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(in reach in cooler near knife holder)
  • Critical - Employee training certificates expired.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(ladies restroom)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies restroom and cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(on pipe in corner near 3 compartment sink and where pots and pans are hung)
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.(ash tray on outside ice machine)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink in server area)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(wing sauces)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(chili) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(behind cooking equipment on cooks line)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food bin on storage rack)
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons in wait area
  • Critical - Observed bag of onions stored on floor.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on the walkin cooler fan shield.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. limes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up on cookline
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle @ bar area
  • Observed wall in disrepair near three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/1/2011Routine - 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.deli meats in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. taco meat in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar on dry storage shelf
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar container.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on pipes of hood system
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. raw chicken cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait staff area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Cl2 greater than 200ppms
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. potato salad in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ground beef, mashed potatoes in walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin freezer near back door & reachin cooler on cookline
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. rusted shelves in reachin cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed old food stuck to clean utensils. kinves
  • Critical. Observed rear of reach-in cooler soiled near cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on between cookline equipment
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up of the walkin cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spoons in wait area stored food contact surface up
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. mens restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.ar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens restroom
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on cookline.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in men's public bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in kitchen walls.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate beneath dining room window. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/22/10.
  • 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
12/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed baseboards on wall in men's restroom in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Dining room electrical outlets missing cover plates. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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