Hurricane Grill & Wings, 8017 Plaza Del Lago Dr #107, Estero, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8017 Plaza Del Lago Dr #107, Estero, FL 33928
License #: 4606025
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open package of fish placed on floor in the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler across from the flat top stove.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed fish, chicken and meat placed on same shelf next to each other.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer. Observed chicken on shelf over open package of fish in the walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored on the sink. Observed multiple cooking utensils placed on top of handwash sink blocking access. Items removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to flat top stove in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers holding food in the reach on cooler across from the flat top stove without proper date marking.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed build up of grease and debris (card board) under fryers in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve plates not inverted on shelf over food prep area across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed employee personal cell phone placed over food prep area of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar area.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach behind bar area, confirmed by head cook.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's or men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Sanitizer bucket in cook line hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed customer outside dining with dog, establishment has no permit. Operator was given information in comment section.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Chris Levy, certificate expired 7/19/2012. On callback 11/28/12 observed proof of test taken but no results received at time of inspection, 60 day time extension granted to obtain results.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 39 seats outside, 37 inside for total of 76 seats; provided seating evaluation form where signatures are needed from utility company and local fire inspector. Establishment currently licensed for 31 seats. CAN FAX TO: 239.344.4995
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line handwash sink
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. only CFM has expired certificate
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. Continental upright reach-in cooler by fryer; 3-door cookline reach-in cooler
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. no certificates available for proof of employee training; for more information on employee training can go to www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Chris Levy, certificate expired 7/19/2012
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
9/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300+ ppm quaternary ammonium in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site. now 200 ppm
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. women's bathroom, cannot flush Corrected On Site.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatories. cookline and bar handwash sinks
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of reach-in freezer in cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. underneath coolers/freezer, stove equipment in cookline
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellowish liquid. bar area dump sink
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. cookline Have another handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline Have another handwash sink in kitchen
5/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. chain on floor
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. cookline
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, chlorine sanitizer bucket empty. Need to manually wash, rinse, sanitize in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. warewash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink in warewash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 4 employees on duty at time of inspection engaged in various types of food preparation - 2 waitstaff [prepare drinks, bring food to tables; 2 kitchen staff preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. 2 LP-gas cylinders inside, by ice machine
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves, between glove changes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk-in cooler and freezer floors
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quaternary ammonium at 3 compartment sink is 300+ ppm; should be 200 ppm. Corrected On Site. now at about 200 ppm, water had to be diluted.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottle with yellowish liquid, hanging on bar handwash sink
3/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons stored with lip contact surface facing up, order pick up station
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. takeout containers, bowls on top shelf above reach-in coolers in cookline are facing up.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar handwash sink used for dumping, ice cubes present in sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatories. by cookline, at bar area, women's bathroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. women's bathroom
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, ran 2x Corrected On Site. operator primed machine - now at 75 ppm
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. next unannounced inspection
10/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. no handwash sink at minimum of 100 F for handwashing, need to fix problem with hot water heater. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, tried to run again but power went off on unit. Need to manually wash, rinse, sanitize in 3 compartment sink until unit is serviced.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. water at 88 F at all handwash sinks, 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 compartment sink
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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