Bahama Breeze, 14701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bahama Breeze
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33912
License #: 4605064
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food (ice cream) stored in reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over bar area without proper shielding . **Repeat Violation**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream in holding unit at the pantry table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixtures over the bar are missing light shielding.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover at the stove on cook line.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks at the bar. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food at end of food prep line.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream uncovered in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Soup thawing in standing water, and meat at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions held at 100°F in kitchen, corrective action taken, onions moved to steam table that reaches over 165°F.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean containers stacked wet in back kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted can. Can of Coco Lopez cream of coconut, on shelf across from ice machines
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar station
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle. outside bar, soda gun on far left of bar next unannounced inspection
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean containers stacked wet on cart in back prep area. next unannounced inspection
8/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean containers stacked wet on cart in back prep area.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. licensed for 243; counted 347 seats [117 outside, 230 inside]; provided seating change evaluation form, please fax to 239.344.4995 ASAP
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle. outside bar, soda gun on far left of bar
7/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed inaccurate/damaged gauge on dishmachine. final rinse gauge not functioning. [inspector's thermolabel turned black]
11/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on cart in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted can. mandarin orange can severely dented Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bowl in handwash sink, middle of cookline Corrected On Site. removed Repeat Violation.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pitcher in outside bar handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs on stove handle, can be bumped easily Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. handling clean and dirty dishes without changing gloves. Corrected On Site. washed hands. {need to wash hands properly according to signs posted at handwash stations}
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tong handles touching shredded chips in service line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing large banded watch.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. gap in filter above charbroiler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. microwave across from charbroiler in cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. bar areas, inside and outside
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf in cold prep station are stacked wet. Repeat Violation.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55 F - hard boiled eggs[bought packaged], 60 F cooked chicken, 50 F spinach dip; in pantry station reachin cooler on bottom part. Corrected On Site. removed products from unit and placed in other functional unit and/or placed ice on products.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 56 F ambient temperature of bottom part of pantry station reachin cooler. Refrigeration technician was called and came during inspection.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on stove handle, can be bumped easily
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. wiped hands on apron
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of thermal [heat] test kit when using hot water warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in wiping cloths Corrected On Site. changed sanitizer
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. encrusted food debris, left end of cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. stainless steel containers in back prep area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. pipe broken underneath kitchen dishmachine
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. fire roast station, warewash area
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. in between glove changes
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. as indicated by alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. inside and outside bars
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. warewash area, containers in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. warewash area, beverage station, outside bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by liquor bottles. inside bar Corrected On Site.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink. sanitizer was put in first compartment at bar 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. service station
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf warewash area Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf by ice machine in back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. warewash area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. left side of cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. far right of cookline
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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