Dune's Cracker House, 641 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Dune's Cracker House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 641 A1a Beach Blvd, St Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501290
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at wait station
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys , bag on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At both ice machine locations **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Standing water in cooler at wait station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in drain line at bar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over ready-to-eat tomato in reach in cooler kitchen
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine with heavy black like substance build up on deflector plate
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottles next to knives at bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. All ice machines soiled with black like substance on deflector plate : do not use ice **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Two bags inn coolers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Numerous dairy items in coolers
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By kitchen
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On Dusty ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By dry goods at bar
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Standing water in cooler kitchen
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Trash build up In dry goods : by bar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs ove ready-to-eat in reach in cooler kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate on Both ice machines
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine
9/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Server area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Left handle. Hand wash sink, bar.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Main reach in cooler in cook line, door.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Main reach in cooler in cook line.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Multiple, bar.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment and exterior of reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered ice bin with drink ice next and under hand wash sink, server area. Covered. **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. Slicing onion for burgers. cooked to 155? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine, more than 200 ppm. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing hoses which run through ice bins, bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the bar.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Multiple, bar
4/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Above drinks concentrates in storage room
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At outside mop sink **Repeat Violation**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Drinks storage room
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black like substance on deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed employee clothing over drinks: drinks storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Missing knobs at cookline grill
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. By rear of kichen
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. NUMEROUS
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. AT MOPSINK
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. COFFEE POT UNDER SOAP DISPENSER :WAITRESS STATION
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BAR ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN AND RESTROOMS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. FRIED TORTILLAS IN CONTAINER WITH CLOTH
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS AT STORE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.KITCHEN COOLER
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD FRIDGE
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. BY MENS RESTROOM, REAR OF KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BLOCKED DRAIN IN KITCHEN (STANDING WATER)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR Repeat Violation.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS BULK FOODS CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. LADIES RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. NUMEROUS AT BAR AND SECOND STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSECTS/BUGS ON CLEANED PLATES :STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. LEMONS /OLIVES NOT SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTED :BAR
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY ITEMS HELD IN HANDSINK
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing SINK
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. NUMEROUS TONGS OVER HANDLE. ICE SCOOP BUCKET ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MACHINE . Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. HANGING BY STRINGS :MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS RESTROOM
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. OUTSIDE BBQ GRILL
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE BAG ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER AND UTENSILS
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. CUP OF WATER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD :BEEF. EMPLOYEE TOUCHING ICE WHILE SCOOPING ICE FROM ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. : BAR
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER IN REACH IN COOLER : KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. STORING BUCKET IN HANDSINK :WAITRESS STAION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. KITCHEN
  • Observed hole in ceiling. STORAGE ROOM . MENS RESTROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. WAITRESS STATION . MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BUCKET AS SCOOP USED BY EMPLOYEE TO SCOOP ICE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KNIFE IN STANDING WATER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. WAITRESS STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. OUTSIDE MOPSINK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS BULK FOODS CONTAINERS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. VERY RARE PRIME RIB OVER READY TO EAT SAUCE IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX CUPS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. BY DRY GOODS ROOM
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. MISSING URINAL IN MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. WD40 CAN OVER DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. AIR FRESHNER OVER FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NUMEROUS ITEMS OUTSIDE . OLD DOORS, CLUTTER IN BAR STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR TO KITCHEN
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. GAP AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MISSING PLUMBING AT OUTSIDE MOPSINK
  • Critical - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. VENT BY DRY GOODS ROOM
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. BULK FOODS CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITH INSECTS IN FLOUR : VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET BY MOPSINK
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. BY HANDSINK KITCHEN . MISSING TILES
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. LADIES
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WAATER IN COOLER AT COOKLINE
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BAR STORAGE AREA
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. KITCHEN
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS NOT INVERTED :DRY STORAGE
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXED ITEMS BACK BAR STORAGE
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. CLUTTER IN BAR STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK KITCHEN DOOR
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • 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
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD :NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEES IN COOLER
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SLICED CHEESE NOT DATEMARKED
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NO LID ON FLOUR ON COOKLINE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CONTAINER HOLDING CLAM CHOWDER CRACKED
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER CHEST
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FANS
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MENS BATHROOM
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING LIQUOR IN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACKDOOR
  • Observed wall in disrepair. WALL TILES OF MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. WINDEX HANGING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. FAX CERTIFICATION ATTN: DAVID
5/5/2010Routine - 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. items in the reach -in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef and shrimp ;in freezer chest
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. ie, bulk flour , seafood breader
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden table-in the kitchen
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. outside ground is weeded
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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