Chatterbox Family Restaurant, 405 Patricia Ave, Dunedin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHATTERBOX FAMILY RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 405 Patricia Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
License #: 6200634
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cookoine
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Silver reach in cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Scooping ice with a glass
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under dish machine
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.dining room
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reachin cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes **Repeat Violation**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait area
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 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. Flour bin in dry storage room
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket near dishmachine
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in dry storage room
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in wait area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat food in 2 door cooler
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat in 2 door reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked foods in reach in cooler
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning container
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reachin cooler next to steam table
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, under slicer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Breaded shrimp
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Across from drink area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar bins, dry storage
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in wait area
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning container
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reachin cooler next to steam table
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, under slicer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Breaded shrimp
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Across from drink area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar bins, dry storage
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in wait area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over batter and cut onions, reach in cooler across from steam table
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.15 dry dry storage area, 5 dry under dishmachine
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes
3/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk container of sugar, storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Open bags of seafood, storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) creamer re-served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over salad, reach in cooler and raw chicken over lettuce, reach in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Restroom
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in storage area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Front counter
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Pan of cornmeal on shelf above chest freezer
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Cookline / prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food -seafood-not covered in chest freezer. Storage area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gravy **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Opposite waffle maker
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing lettuce inside kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf under prep table opposite 3 compartment sink
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop in the sink at the glass water filler at the front counter. **Warning**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.sugar storage bin. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.meat loaf at 156?in the reach in cooler covered.food uncovered to cool properly.Cooked within twenty minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cook line. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken and beef above feta cheese and raw onions. **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Fan guards on the cooling unit in the reach in cooler on the cook line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.Case of tomatoes over cooked potatoes in the reach in cooler on the cook line **Warning**
12/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups , front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets small reach in cooler near service window
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. coating in pan with strainer , shelf in food storage room
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. reheated +165 degrees F
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potatoes , pasta, lasagna in reach in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. back prep table near 3 compartment sink
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--shelf under flattop grill where bread stored
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under fryers
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind cooler/freezer by stove and around wall edges in kitchen
  • Observed service window counter peeling--kitchen side
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in 2door cooler behind slicer--sliced potatoes and breakfast meats
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...200ppm--too strong
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken sleeve covers, kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reach in cooler, front area near reach in freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk container, storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container on shelf center kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee handled soiled dishes then clean without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer back storage area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cut cucumbers and tomatoes in reach in cooler across from waffle baker
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. cans for soup, reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine inside lid
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. breading on shelf in storage area
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets small reach in cooler
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets small reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs in dining area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. breading in pan on shelf in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. back up at floor drain in dry storage area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gravy Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potatoes , reach in cooler
3/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. creamers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over coleslaw,salad dressings , reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cracker meal in metal container on shelf , food storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. torn foil used as shelf cover at stove
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. service window shelf
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets by steam table
  • Critical. Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. kitchen
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can of mushrooms, dry storage Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over dressings , cole slaw in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. shrimp reach in freezer ;potatoes in reach in cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer by back door
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in granulated garlic on shelf of center table
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. counter next to reach in freezer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter near ice machine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between wall and ticket holder, kitchen
  • Drain cover(s)broken. by class k extinguisher
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage at 59 degrees under 2 hours on counter near cookline Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers at 69 degrees under 3 hours dining room Corrected On Site.moved to reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over salad dressings in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. front counter
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. side prep room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in side room kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at beverage service area, front counter
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.women restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. kitchen near handsink
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad, small reachin cooler by service window
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butters in container on front counter at 71 degrees Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler and ice added container to cold hold butter at counter
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over dressings, tall reach in cooler opposite waffle maker 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. nonhandled container in bulk dry garlic ,pepper back prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on counter by individual cereals, front counter area
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.inside tall reachin cooler opposite waffle maker Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table opposite of 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. attached to back prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups on top of icemachine
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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