Mixed Grille, 3001 Countryside Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MIXED GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3001 Countryside Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6206242
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Extensive opening in dry storage area with exposed plumbing.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line prep counter.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing metal band watch.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Over True reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. End of cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Both reach-in coolers across two comp sink have damaged lids.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area and kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Huge portion above dry storage.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil by fryers.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Throughout.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area.
  • 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. 0ppm.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knives and cutting board at bar area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and sink by dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking, storage room
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over sauce, cookline
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking, storage room
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Next to popcorn maker
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons, limes at bar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over sauce, cookline
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease and food debris down cooks line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Grease tray on flat top leaking.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease and food debris down cooks line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Grease tray on flat top leaking.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Throughout tiles stained or frame of tiles rusted out
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease and food debris down cooks line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above expo area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Grease tray on flat top leaking.
  • 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. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 Old dried rodent droppings in dry storage area. Found more rodent old dried droppings behind equipment on cooks line. (30 )
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
4/17/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. Paper goods storage room **Warning**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pretzel container at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Bar **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near two compartment sink **Warning**
12/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning**
  • Ceiling tile missing. Paper goods storage room **Warning**
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within /- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corner of kitchen **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corner of kitchen **Warning**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pretzel container at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • No copy of latest inspection report. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Bar **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from grill **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice, bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler next to fryers **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 dry rodent droppings found on bottom shelf in paper goods storage room **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Not inverted, cookline **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near two compartment sink **Warning**
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter at cookline **Warning**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of reach in cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle drinks, bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. paper plates not inverted, bar
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut melons
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...sandwich style reachin cooler opposite rightside of 2bay prep sink. All foods iced. THIS NEEDS REPAIRED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...upright cooler next to delicase in kitchen--no foods here. THIS NEEDS REPAIRED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times..,corner kitchen handsink blocked by equipment--orange cord, heat lamp..near kitchen exit door
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in reachin coolers opposite 2bay prep sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--bar cart by icemachine in liquor room
  • Observed build-up of grease on lower metal shelf between stove and fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...bar liquor room---backsplash panel
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind lower cooler next to fryers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under hotline equipment...and under shelves by elevator.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...cooler opposite rightside of 2bay prep sink
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...drystorage room behind door.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...under leftside of 2bay prep sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...behind broiler.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...2bay prep sink faucet doesn't shutoff completely.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...4door cooler by kitchen door..no foods held here..
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...6door cooler by small icemachine..no food held here..
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...larger sandwich cooler opposite 2bay prep sink...cooler freezes up--no foods here.-
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by large chest freezer.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handles
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation--putting gloves on without first washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor--corner by jack daniels bottle.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor...cases of cups--drystorage room
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched...bar--unwrapped utensils presented without handles upward--near customers area.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...2door upright Hobart cooler opposite 6door cooler--no foods here-THIS MUST BE REPAIRED ASAP
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...small cooler opposite 2bay sink--no foods here--THIS MUST BE REPAIRED ASAP
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only....by buspans shelves--emergency lighting broken--on floor
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by chest freezer on wheels--sink must be accessible at all times
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handles
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under microwave on cook's line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel--bar area
  • Observed door gaskets with foods buildup---cook side of salad dressing cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands...before putting gloves on.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind small cooler by fryer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...under fryers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...cooler opposite flattop grill--raw chicken stored above sauce
  • Observed reachin cooler gaskets in poor repair--waitress side of salad dressing cooler--bottom door
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched...waitress area--plastic silverware need to be stored handles up.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...200ppm--too strong
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...cooler by fryers...flat of raw eggs stored above omelet vegetables/cheese.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...popcorn scoops stored on top of machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair...flattop grill grease drains into pan on floor.
  • Observed lower shelf has major rust buildup--table to theleft of flattop grill.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...white microwave opposite broiler .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...bar area--backsplash panel.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...bottom shelf 6door cooler by non-working icemachine[used for drystorage].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of slimelike residue...bar..miller lite keg cooler..bottom shelf.
  • Observed build-up of grease on shelf by fryers---pans stored here.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---shelf where plates stored under hotline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---shelves opposite fryers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under microwave.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--candy cart at bar icemachine area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...bar.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched...forks/knives by souflet cups storage basket.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...fryer by 6burner stove.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind and under all cook's line equipment.
  • Observed food/beer debris accumulated on bar floor by 3door silver cooler--left corner.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind cooler next to fryer .
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[raw eggs over ready-to-eat croissants ]
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[raw seafood over ready-to-eat cheese]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[raw chicken over raw beef]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[raw beef turning gray in reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[under buns]
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[has cup with egg shells in it and ice cream scoop]
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[front waitstaff using to rinse out beverage pots]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[after handling personal beverage]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[cutting vegetable ]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[true reachin for juice and dairy]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[throughout ]
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.[multiple plastic containers]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[throughout ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[and sticky in waitstaff area]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[gun on right if bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[slime in front left corner of bread hobart]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[interior and exterior of food storage containers]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[throughout ]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[on left of bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[on right of bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[in bin under toaster]
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.[condensation build up in reachin across from 2 compartment prep sink]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[on left of bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[on right of bar] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in bar]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in kitchen ]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[around hobart and exit door]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[and black scorched marks by 2 compartment sink]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.[soiled and dirty by elevator]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan and ceiling in elevator used to move food and dishes]
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[multiple shields broken]
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[in bar]
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.[under long table to left]
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.[by door in kitchen ]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.[in bar]
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no written plan
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.juice and dairy in upright Hobart cooler
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Hobart upright
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.dry items table
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop in bar
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.by ice machine
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs on table rung
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.too low
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.in bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer for ice cream soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on grill top, front and splash Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.in bar
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.no drain lines in soda holsters in bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in bar storage
  • Observed hole in wall.by fire extinguisher and erased board
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated debris by reachin
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.light shield Repeat Violation.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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