Banana Boat, 739 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANANA BOAT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 739 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435-5101
License #: 6000071
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 5/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On attachments to soda line terminal.
  • 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. At both ends of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At HWS at salad station.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Tape around soda lines, out side bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Drink ice not properly protected from contamination. Shelf over bin is soiled , power strip over bin is rusty and tape around soda lines is coming apart. Discussed with PIC . Corrective action will be taken at end of day service.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp at 56° in bottom make table drawer for 30 minutes. PIC removed to walk in cooler to chill product. PIC will use ice in cooler and use single layer pans. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with PIC, corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken wings on speed rack in kitchen for 1 hour at 94°. PIC moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At dish machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Drip pan in warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Discussed with PIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap , paper towels or hand washing sign provided at handwash sink. Outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Chicken wings at 148° in 6 inch pan and covered in walk in cooler. PIC put on shallow pan. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Fryer baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Beverage container stored in ice used for drinks. At both bars, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes at 95? , 3 hours later 95?, PIC put in shallow pan to cool faster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in reach in drawer at 72?, just prepped , PIC put in walk-in freezer, 32 degrees in 50 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fish stock at 109?, PIC disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out side storage area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper goods in sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap , paper towels or sign provided at handwash sink. Outside bar area.
4/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish machine employee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in an ice chest used for drink ice. Lemon container and creamers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. front bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood crepes and quiche at 53? , top make table cooler at cook line . PIC put in walk-in freezer , 40 minutes later 39?. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Tuna over crepes walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef over shrimp walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. *** Top make table at cook line reach in cooler. Pic removed all TCS food to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing SPLASH GUARD in food preparation room or area. Salad station.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelve at dishmachine area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. behind equipment cookline .
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When putting on gloves at cookline.* Discussed with PIC *
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside storage area, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken wings in 400 pan covered in walkin cooler. 87 degrees, 84 degrees 45 minutes later, Discussed with PIC * Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumpsink at soup station , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shrimp behind cooked chicken reachin drawer,cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. both bars
  • Critical - Water and ice tea containers not properly protected from contamination. outside bar and waiters station . Corrected On Site.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan shroups in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. walkin shelfs. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall area near panini station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves on cookline * THIS VIOLATION WILL BE CORRECTED BY 4/20/2012
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken behind shrimp in cookline drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy creamers at 64 degrees at outside bar, iced down, Discussed no chill creamers with Manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. tasso sausage salad area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. outside bar and service bar.
  • Waste line not draining at soda gun holster. multiple locations at bars
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket emptey 0ppm, Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. holes and cracks in floor at outside bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handicap bathroom
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. NEW menu item,provided operation with sign. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. outside bar under entire area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan shrouds in reachin at salad station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. under ice wells at outside bars.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. salad station, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pan in sink at end of cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef behind seafood reachin drawer,cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. bag of shrimp, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish over spinach ,walkin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. bag of rice at 122 degrees,reheated.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - 2 Hand sink missing paper towels ls in food preparation room or area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Hand sink missing soap in food preparation room or area. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. HALF OF STAFF EXPIRED This violation must be corrected by : 4/11/2011.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touching cheeses , put on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed pipes soiled with accumulated grease. behind 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over vegies,walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets at salad reachin ,
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside reachin cookline
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. outside bar area
2/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad station and cookline reachin , seafood , PHF salads, and PHF foods out of temperature , iced down. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. salad station
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touched cooked plantain chips Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline, PIC states some are being replaced
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. inside cookline oven
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at both bars Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. straws at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing handwashing sign at bar in food preparation room or area. at bar Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 32 quarts of rice.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, crab, cheese and RTE salads in reachin at salad station and on cookline. Moved to walkin by PIC, out less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken covered while cooling in walkin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice in walkin cooler at 56 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken behind beef and beef behind hot dogs cookline reachin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over pork and seafood in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. container of cheese. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used for dispensing ice Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. in crevice on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at both bars
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. ice machine with door coming apart back storeroom .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. kitchen and bar
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. all at bars
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. pots stored without over head protection at outside storeroom .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside storeroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans of fish blocking
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in employee bathroom.
4/5/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp in r/I cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. container of cheese.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. bar area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in hot line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in pastry cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. coolers door handle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer.
10/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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