Cafe Luna, 6700 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE LUNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6700 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6215497
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(rice in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.(back storage room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.(in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.(walk in cooler container holding ice) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(reach in on cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(spoons on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.(counter near reach in at end of cooks line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.(beef over seafood ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items) **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Shredded mozzarella 48°F, ground sausage 50°F, bread pudding 48°F, )items moved to other unit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.(water filter on hand sink at bar to poor water)
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.(battery was dead)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items)
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cook line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.dish area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pump sprayer in dish area.
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy and raw beef at 48?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Wait station across from rest rooms.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar has water filter system on faucet.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.[seafood inside]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.{CUTTING BOARD}
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.{KNIVES BETWEEN REACHIN AND PREP TABLE}
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{KITCHEN }
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.[CFM NOT LONGER EMPLOYED] This violation must be corrected by : 7/02/2012.
  • 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.[current employees] This violation must be corrected by : 7/02/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.{5 gallon containers}
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[slicing apples] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.[thawing chicken in ]mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[toaster]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[ice chest in walkin]
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{Under equipment }
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.[kitchen ]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-38-1 No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-14-1 Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{NEAR 3CS}
1/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.{UNDER 3CS}
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{NEAR 3CS}
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/05/2011.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Cup in ice machine and in soup in 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cook line.
  • Shelves attached to walls in back storage room are not non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelves need paint at pan storage in back room.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Door tracks of old cooler used for storage.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on back storage room floor.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Back storage room.
  • Light shield on cook line in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.Wall at air conditioner unit in back room.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Plug in near hotwater heater in back room.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Missing one filter.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cook line.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Dry storage ceiling tile with gaps.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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