Blue Que, 149 Avenida Messina, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Blue Que
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 149 Avenida Messina, Sarasota, FL 34242
License #: 6804733
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler self sealing door disrepair.
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
2/27/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. SEE STOP SALE. Product moved to other walk in unit. **Warning**
2/26/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk in cooler tubing and walls had accumulation of mold/slime like substance. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed ribs 86°F., Chicken 121°F. Operator reheated to 181°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves cutting vegetables, opening a door to go outside to enter walk in cooler, re-enter building and proceed to continue task. Instructed kitchen staff on proper protocol. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed WD 40 on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
11/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-white cookline cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.-smoker room and bars.
  • Critical - Observed food boxes stored on walkin freezer floor.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-deck bar
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at BBQ cook area handsink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bags of ice stored on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed personal item stored with foods.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
1/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-repair in progress.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable with missing tiles at corner of cookline.
10/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-empty supply bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees BBQ area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-cookline.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-BBQ area.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean utensils-spoons - not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.-LICENSE EXPIRED 12/1/10-call 850.487.1395 or go to www.myfloridalicense.com for payment instructions and information
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-BBQ area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted manner.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-cookline
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cookline.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cooker area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-cookline
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease by griil
  • Establishment charging automatic gratuity for large parties without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-cookline.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employeesBBQ room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsinks used by food employees.-bars.
  • Observed personal cothing stored with slicer.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsinks used by food employees.
9/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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