Caroline's, 123 Water St, Apalachicola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAROLINE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 123 Water St, Apalachicola, FL 32320-1736
License #: 2900249
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Breading.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of oranges on walk-in cooler floor
  • 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef steaks stored over raw oysters.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags for November. Employee stated he was discarding tags.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/15/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Next to cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of mayonnaise. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Next to cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 120° f on grill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 60° f, ham 63° f, raw shrimp 68° f, raw fish 66° f. On cook line table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 old dry droppings under and behind dry storage shelf next to cook line. Approximately 20 old dry droppings around warewashing area. Approximately 15 old dry droppings under sink in waitress station. Approximately 20 old dry droppings on shelving under soda fountain in waitress station. Approximately 35 old dry droppings on side of condiment shelf at waitress station. Approximately 10 fresh soft black droppings on side of condiments shelf at waitress station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • 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. Cook line table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice at waitress station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buttermilk and produce.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in waitress station.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowels used for breading and rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bulk meats. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Line of ants running up the wall in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher create with silverware stored on top of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pickled.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Burgers kept in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor is rusted and needs replacing, observed holes coming through walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the waitress station.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of the cooking equipment
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on the mop sink area needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Observed a dawn bottle not labeled in the waitress station.Date 7/25/2012 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Walk- in cooler floors not in good condition needs replacing.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.alt container not labeled in the waitress station.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container in the waitress station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on all cooking equipment and walls.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in the kitchen areas.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cooking oil.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Observed employee replacing ice.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 in the waitress station reachin cooler and walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.4/30/2012
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface,Fan in the kitchen area needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored on the counter in the waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area inside reachin in the waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled soap bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to date(s) mark exceeds 7 days. (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - DISHMACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER NOT AT PROPER MINIMUM STREGNTH.
  • Critical - OBSERVED BAG OF CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SEALED AND COOLED GUMBO NOT COVERED.
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD BEING COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, QUICHE AT 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN WASHING HANDS. CUPS STORED ON SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER LESS THAN 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED OYSTER SHELLS BEING REUSED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED PROCESSED READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED AFTER OPENING. HAM.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOODS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER IN HOLDING UNIT/DURING PREPARATION. GROUND BEEF OVER FRIES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT MAINTAINED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER CORRELATED TO THE DATE OR DATES DURING WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK WERE SOLD OR SERVED.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the waitress station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed buildup grease on all cooking equipment in the kitchen on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed employee washing foods off inside the handsink on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Observed 25 to 30 old rodent droppings underneath the counter in the waitress station. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 9/9/2011.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored in the waitress station. Corrected On Site.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in the waitress station.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee turning the water off before drying her hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cases of eggs and red potatoes and butter and ranch dressing setting on the walkin cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside handsink in the waitress station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on the gaskets on the reachin cooler on the cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed buildup on the surface of the counter on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed the handsink in the waitress station needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed cooked rice inside the walkin not covered.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar not labeled.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in the kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed counter top in the kitchen next to toaster and plate are kept needs cleani dust buildup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cases of eggs setting on the walkin cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil on the kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall underneath the waitress station and inside the electical room(s) . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Observed eggs over ready to eat foods inside the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on the reachin cooler on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Observed old rodent droppings in the waitress station underneath the counter,approximately 30. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Observed unlabeled soap container at the handsink. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed whipped butter in the walkin cooler uncovered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the waitress station.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed torn reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed door in the kitchen in poor repair.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by the walkin coolers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-cheese.Right walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-right walkin cooler.Rice.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham , left side walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour or breading?
  • Critical. Observed bag of potatoes on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Rice and bag of cheese.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl to dispense panko breading. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation without washing hands and then changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Knife not cleaned after contamination and then stored back in holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.9/22/09
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.9/22/09
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease on oven,walls, and shelving.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink in wait station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Shields in walkin coolers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.9/23/09
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed dusty ceiling in right walkin cooler.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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