Hurricane Grill & Wings, 6800 Thomasville Rd Unit 103, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6800 Thomasville Rd Unit 103, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4703458
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic drink cup with no handle in ice bin at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed container of balsamic tomatoes on floor of walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed behind cookline in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed dust/soil buildup on blades of box fan at ware washing area. Observed fan aimed directly at dish machine and clean dish side drainboard.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Observed oil for grill line in unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed below prep sink in ware washing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed granulated sugar removed from original container and unlabeled at dining room wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on edge of ice guard in interior of bar ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed at cookline cold hold unit.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Justin, employed more than 60 days and on shift at time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep/ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at kitchen ice machine with change date of 10/17/14.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to mop sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles used as scoops within closed containers of dry spices on shelf near office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank unsecured near office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at make line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under cookline in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard case of limes stored directly in floor of walk-in cooler beneath shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in direct contact with cut tomatoes in salad dressing within closed container in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed 2 buckets of wet wiping cloth solution stored on floor at cookline area. Advised establishment to keep buckets at least 6 inches off the floor or to double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Observed license with DBPR, Division of Hotels and Rstaurants expired June 1, 2014. Delinquent license confirmed by establishment details on iPad and by District 6 office.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed at the ice guard on both the kitchen and bar ice machines. **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. Observed ready to eat precooked portioned pork at make station with no date mark and prepared on Friday. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed cutting board at make line stained.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Observed 2 employees on staff during inspection. Observed CFM certificate for Christin Kronske but no employee training certificate for Keevan Chambers who was been employed at the establishment about 3-4 months per manager. Management stated they are planning an employee training meeting. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with blue substance in storage area. Observed unlabeled bottle containing clear substance at bar. Observed 2 unlabeled bottles at hostess stand; one containing a clear substance, one containing a blue substance. **Corrected On-Site**
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed on drink station in server wait station area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled bottle hanging on trash can at hostess stand. **Corrected On-Site**
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank unsecured in corner leading into kitchen.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed on interior stairs leading from main kitchen down to dry storage and door leading outside.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle laying in contact with granulated sugar in closed plastic container at server station near restrooms.
  • Basic - Observed old date labels (blue tape) still tuck on clean stacked dishes over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed granulated sugar in large plastic container not labeled as to its contents at server station near restrooms.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Owner returned during inspection an paid for license by phone. $394.00 paid, transaction code 137009529, reference #538786. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed foggers and a container with attached hose and sprayer near office door that both ad "for household use only".
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found between 44 degrees Fahrenheit and 47 degrees Fahrenheit for over four days. Observed conch chowder in walk in cooler between 45-47°. inspector tested 4 containers dated either 8/23 or 8/24 with temps at 46°, 45°, 46°, and 47°. Chowder was disposed of and will be relocated in cooler away from entry door. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employee with gloves on use rag to wipe counter and then return to food prep/service without changing gloves. Observed same employee wipe a food substance off of the gloves they were currently wearing onto wiping cloth sitting on the counter when they should have changed gloves.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar area in front of walk-in beer cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of brown substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at server station near restrooms.
8/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near entrance to kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At dish storage rack near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Left on cook line cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic lids at dish storage near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. At cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle left in hand sink near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid left in unlabeled spray bottle near hand sink at outdoor bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin located at dry storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At server station.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty bus tub. At dish storage next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic 1/6 pans next to three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On prep table near office.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On hand sink behind bar.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine at bar area.
  • 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. Milk in reach in cooler behind bar.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Near dish area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lettuce in hand sink, at end of cook line.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. PICKLES IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE AND WET CLOTH IN HWS IN SERVER STATION.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SCOOP ON COOK LINE IN WATER AT 79 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RIC ON COOKLINE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Observed missing tiles throughout the kitchen area.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. This violation must be corrected by : 4/14/2012.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on the cookline.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the bar area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees inside the men's restrooms.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees inside the womens restrooms.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Observed rusted buildup inside the ice machine in the bar area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed a towels stored on top of the faucet next to the mop sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. This violation must be corrected by : 4/14/2012.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers inside reachin cooler on the chicken wings lugs.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At all hand sinks.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at mop sink hose bibb.
12/2/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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