Tavern N Town, 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAVERN N TOWN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428059
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Under rational oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Rational oven
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Around
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.potatoes in oven @91°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Server section **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall damage in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Front bar
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Breakfast buffet
3/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.mashed potatoes
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Glove changing
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.10-15 rodent droppings **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled shelves in server section **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Breakfast buffet
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).mashed potatoes 47
12/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kichen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Gallon of milk
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach-in cooler front line.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Front handsink, wastebasket. Back handsink with rolling mop bucket.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Cooler drawers.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Opened containers of creamer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walkin cooler, cooked beef.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED MILK CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over/next ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF NEXT TO CORNED BEEF and SAUSAGE GRAVY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. PORK and BEEF STORED TOGETHER IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CONCH CHOWDER IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. MILK CONTAINER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. IN MAIN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. IN DINNING ROOM BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. BOTTLE OF BEER IN BAR'S ICE BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IN DINNING ROOM'S BAR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF SHRIMPS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KNIFE STORED IN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in trash bin in the main kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. IN DINNING ROOM BAR
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SPICES IN MAIN KITCHEN.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. AT THE MOP SINK
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. BY EXPRESSO MACHINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MEN'S BATHROOM
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. AT THE MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead flies in kitchen. ON TOP OF SESAME FOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 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. FOR NEAL RILLEY, SHAWN MORAL, CHRISTELLE ORE, KRYSTAL THOMAS & SCOTT LESLIE
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Sink in the bar
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under handsink in the bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Bar
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Water heater room.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.In the kitchen area 2 ext cords, 1 by the sink area.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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