Turtles On Little Sarasota Bay, 8875 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TURTLES ON LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8875 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242-3838
License #: 6802290
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Observed mold-like substance on the exterior of soda dispensing machine located in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three compartment sink and skipping the sanitizer at end. Corrected employee and management on proper protocol. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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 server grabbing sliced tomatoes and lettuce bare handed without use if tongs. Corrective action taken. SEE STOP SALE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood in reach in cooler next to salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed server plating lettuce tomato and onions on a burger without the use of tongs. Product discarded. SEE STOP SALE. **Corrected On-Site**
6/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior Dishmachine has debris build up.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Built up grease behind kitchen grill line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed stainless steel table under slicer with accumulated debris.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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.
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed containers of cooked potatoes, raw mixed vegetables held in containers on floor next to fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 46°F. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed bowl containers used to scoop ice outside on piping. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed soups, chicken uncovered in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken held from previous day 46°F. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice held from previous day at 46°F. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed gallon of orange juice mix in ice used to dispense food at bar station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed glue bait trap under wait station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken held from previous day at 46°F. Observed rice held from previous day at 46°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Large pieces of meat/whole roasts/whole chickens/whole turkeys not cut up into smaller portions to cool. Observed whole roast in cooler not cut to insure proper cooling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing bleach, acid no labels. **Warning**
1/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile damaged in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface-walkin cooler shelving.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust by kitchen exhaust fan.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment-kitchen ceiling fan soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed open packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed personal clothing item stored with foods in bar storeroom.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-kitchen fans and conduits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filter above grill.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils-spray bottle of cleaner on upstairs wait station shelf with cups.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles of sanitizers..
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.-upstairs restroom.
  • Hood filters are damaged - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on cookline electrical conduit and wire.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Alejandro Ortega -8/15/06
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits around doors of unused bread warmer.
  • Observed open dumpster and grease bin lids.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable with walkin cooler floor metal peeling up at seams.
  • Critical - Observed open bag of fry mix exposing the contents to contamination in dry storage.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-kitchen ceiling fan and pipes.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.-walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dried vegetable material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits around bread warmer doors
  • Observed open grease bin lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item-degreaser- stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris next to fryers.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable with two sections of walkin cooler floor peeling up.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on kitchen fans.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on walkin cooler fan guards.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filter above broiler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.-walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment with tongs hung on trash can. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 on walkin cooler fan guards.
  • Critical - Observed peeling material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile damaged above salad prep cooler..
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Ken Isardi-6/21/05 Upon callback Ken Isardi is scheduled to take CFM exam.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-empty supply bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filter above broiler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in cabinetry under wait area handsink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.-dishwash sprayer sink.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Ceiling tile damaged above salad prep cooler..
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood above broiler..
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored on microwave.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Ken Isardi-6/21/05
9/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.-upright prepped foods cooler shelves rusted.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on kitchen fire extinguisher.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on kitchen pass-thru shelves pipe and wis.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom-upstairs restroom.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease -hood above broiler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by foods in dry storeroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by food on kitchen refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored in prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.-aprons in walkin cooler.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filter above broiler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed wall damaged and soiled with black debris in dishwashing area by sprayer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by fryer.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease-hood above broiler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on kitchen wall fans.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.-kitchen wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice-oysters in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location with tongs hung on trash can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface-walkin cooler shelving.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface-kitchen fan.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile damaged above salad prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food in dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area by ice bin in wait area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of bleach water. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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