Castaways Beachside Restaurant & Raw Bar, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASTAWAYS BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT & RAW BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Pensacola, FL 32561
License #: 2706049
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair: kitchen: backline, and cookline area. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed same conditions.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair: to left of cookline. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed same conditions.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: ice deflector on downstairs unit. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed same conditions.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: to-go bowls in salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface: handwash sink, soap dispenser, and paper towel dispenser (cookline), soiled bulk flour and sugar containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing: kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with grease/food debris: kitchen, cookline, backline, storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner: cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and stains and are longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled: under three-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair: kitchen: backline, and cookline area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable: upstairs bar, under downstairs ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust: buffalo sauce and fries uncovered on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor: chicken, bread, fries on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: downstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses: bucket for downstairs ice machine's scoop. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container: tongs in bowl of fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: upstairs bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair: to left of cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled/black mold-like substance on reach-in cooler gaskets: all units. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present: one, #10 can of cheese sauce. Operator removed product from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks: two cans in downstairs bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler: chicken tenders over mahi. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: ice deflector on downstairs unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface: fryer basket/handles, sushi sauce bottle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: outside employee restroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed: dish pit, according to Plan Review dated 5/17/2011. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: sink outside employee restroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices: reach-in cooler door does not close tightly. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wedger soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink: wait station.
  • Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: to-go bowl in salsa. Operator replaced with label. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled/stained, some gaps between / light covers not secure.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Dish machine sanitizer level reading 0ppm (chlorine), corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or handwash sign at handwash sink: downstairs bar.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor not easily cleanable: behind upstairs bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors soiled, accumulation of debris between bricks **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container: brutes in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses: backline **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese on makeline, cream cheese **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bell peppers, jalapeos, cheesecake. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler: raw chicken over tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink: cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: backline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with standing water. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: waitstation **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
12/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of liquid residue at satellite bar upstairs.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair behind the bar in upstairs satellite bar.
  • Basic - Food debris/rust/soil residue on dry storage shelf and stainless steel service cart in kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the cook line.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise - some equipment being pulled out, new slated to be installed, lumber and maintenance equipment in dining area and kitchen. Ensure all equipment not needed for operation is removed before operating.
  • Intermediate - Food prep counters encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser jammed at handwash sink, towels not accessible.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates/platters not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed a chafing dish encrusted with food residue/mold-like substance. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a hood over a flat griddle with filter elements installed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on sides/lids/doors of sandwich units.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood and filters.
  • Critical - Observed bulk food contrainers (flour, sugar, cornmeal) encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed cheese with mold-like growth in the walk-in cooler. DO NOT use product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris/soil accumulated in kitchen and bar floor drains.
  • Critical - Observed dented #10 cans of nacho cheese and pineapple slices. Do not use products.
  • Observed dirt/soil/debris accumulated on bar floor.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area (cigarette butts at a bar in dining area). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (coconut shrimp). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed full trash can at bar, small flying insects inside - bar last used last weekend.
  • Observed ice accumulated on walk-in freezer floor - leak inside?.
  • Critical - Observed interior of glass door reach-in cooler soiled (on the doors, inside and out).
  • Critical - Observed live small flies in kitchen in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the top of the sandwich unit (lid open during lunch). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed two rice cookers encrusted with mold-like substance. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces of plates not cleaned after being contaminated by splash from floor pressue washing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed Prep counter soiled with grease and/or soil deposits in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed mop/service sink with heavy soil deposits sufficient to completely clog/cover the drain.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (ham, turkey). Sandwich unit lid not closing properly; cutting board realigned and lid closing correctly now. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soil build-up on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (wash for fish or chicken).
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed a large hole in wall under the dishwash area.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (sandwich unit). Other works great, please use it until repairs are made to this unit.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • 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.
  • Observed a large hole in wall under the dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of the walk-in freezer (bagged ice). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall in dry goods storage area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food in the sandwich unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and dining areas.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (see Stop Sale). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 6-8 rodent droppings found, hard, dry in the dry goods storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/17/11. Called D6 DM, directed a Next Day callback.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 12/17/11.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at bar and kitchen.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment on top of food service counter incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Use of other coolers recommended to maintain product at or below 41 F.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near employee bathroom upstairs.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near employee bathroom.
  • 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. This must be corrected by 9/27/11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at small bar downstairs.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of the walk-in freezer (shrimp, wings). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (Thai red curry sauce).
  • Observed hole in wall in dry store area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (portion cup used as scoop in dressing).
  • Observed lowboy cooler drawers in poor repair - not conducive to maintaining cold temps at 41 F or below.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in lowboy cooler and countertop unit, reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking (flour and Zataran's breading mixes). Food may not be served.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature (Thai red curry sauce).
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at small bar downstairs.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters at bars.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (sandwich unit, lowboy cooler). Use other coolers or thoroughly ice product and check temps frequently.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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.
  • Observed dirt/debris accumulated in kitchen floor drain at 3CS.
  • Observed doors in disrepair - holes, on 2nd floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of dry store (bulk flour). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (plastic cup as scoop in flour). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed missing gaskets/seal on lowboy unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See Stop Sale. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/1/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or 3-compartment sink area in kitchen - final installation will be not later than 5/26/11.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected within 30 days.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected within 60 days.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. Advisory furnished by inspector.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This Must be corrected by 6/20/11. This violation must be corrected by : 6/20/11.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (sushi rice) held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has no proof it undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (cooked shrimp, bisque, salsa, seafood salad, crabmeat).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline unit (tuna salad, seafood salad, cole slaw).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (rice, mashed potatoes). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding (spinach dip).
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface (kitchen towel inside sushi rice container).
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food at cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean plates, platters not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in bathrooms.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bars.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at sushi bar.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (large holes/gaps in doors & frames in rear of kitchen).
  • Critical. No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No hood suppression system tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable class K fire extinguisher tag out-of-date (last inspection 5/09). For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
7/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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