Chops City Grill, 8200 Health Ctr Blvd #100, Bonita Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHOPS CITY GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8200 Health Ctr Blvd #100, Bonita Spgs, FL 34135
License #: 4605339
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/1/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching bread with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink in bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two cookline hand sinks blocked by garbage cans and bin of breading. **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of sugar on floor by dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bags of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Food on floor in both walkin freezer and walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions 48°F in reachin cooler, onions double panned blocking air flow. Cooler ambient below 41°F, all items double panned now on ice. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by large cooler lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline cooler doors and drawers held together with rusted slide latches, handles chipped and broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cookline.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Observed in walkin clam stock dated 5/15 still 46?F, au jus undated still 47?F, chowder dated 5/14 still 48?F. All voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handwash sink blocked by pan being used as shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine cycle times/conveyor speed not correct per operating specifications. too fast
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between working with raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. soiled wiping cloths
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. must post separately
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. main prep
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate. auto dish machine
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. au jou dated 9/27
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two of three handwash sinks on cookline blocked by equipment and holding utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Gave sign today. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. No wash before donning gloves; cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Salad station.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. current 2012 license
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. warewash area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle. bar area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted food, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. middle cookline reach in coolers; 4 door Traulsen cooler in back food prep area
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. below 100 ppm, bucket in cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white storage bins in back prep area
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on bar floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on rack in dry aging walk in cooler.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 8a-27-1 On 12/1 callback, raw oysters stuffed with chorizo and spinach stored over cooked crab legs on speed in walk in cooler.
  • 10-04-1 On 12/1 callback, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • 22-20-1 On 12/1 callback, buildup of slime present in ice machine-removable with alcohol swab.
  • 32-16-1 On 12/1 callback, no paper towels are available at hand sink across from broiler. Also, paper towel holder in pantry station not functioning so paper towels are not available.
  • 32-17-1 On 12/1 callback, no soap available at hand sinks in pantry station and at sink across from broiler.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Juice containers and bottles stored in ice bin in bar.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area- ice bin with no lid by customer seats at bar.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored over cauliflower.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw oysters stuffed with chorizo and spinach stored over cooked crab legs on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees not washing hands before putting gloves.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength main dish machine at 0ppm. Service company called to repair. Must manually wash, rinse and sanitize. Please fax repair report.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of preparation tables in cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine removable with alcohol swab. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain in front of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at dish machine and handsink across from broiler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at handsink on cook line across from broiler and bar handsink. Paper towels dispeser not working in pantry station, paper towels not available. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at pantry station handsink, bar handsink and handsink across from broiler. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or cover in dry storage room.
  • Observed personal care item stored with clean plate. Purse and sweater stored with clean plates in warewashing area, backpack stored in dry storage and CD and radio with clean equipment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 employees engaged in food preparation. New chef hired today, scheduled for class.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef tenderloin stored over cooked short ribs and raw beef stored over pineapple sauce in walk in coolers. On 8/11 callback, raw beef is stored above cooked ribs in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of dishmachine. On 8/11 callback, ice scoop is stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Removable with alcohol swab. On 8/11 callback, slime still present on ice machine by back door. Removable with alcohol swab.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink across from stove used to fill up pots. On 8/11 callback, employee was observed using hand wash sink to fill pitcher and wet a wipecloth.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand wash sink on cookline across from broiler. Repeat Violation. On 8/11 callback, no paper towels are present.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Hand wash sink on cookline across from broiler. Repeat Violation. On 8/11 callback, pump is empty.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauces and soups in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef tenderloin stored over cooked short ribs and raw beef stored over pineapple sauce in walk in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw fish stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in sanitizer. Ladle and knives stored in bucket with sanitizer. Must be dry or in hot water at 135 F or above.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer detected in dishmachine. Must manu lly wash, rinse, and sanitize until repaired. Please fax repair report.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Removable with alcohol swab.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cookline across from broiler.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink across from stove used to fill up pots.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand wash sink on cookline across from broiler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Hand wash sink on cookline across from broiler. Repeat Violation.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. All drinks need lids and straws.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cookline in pantry area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Middle hand wash sink on cookline.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. End hand wash sink in front of saute.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 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. Dishwasher. On 07/27/2009 callback, no dishwasher is on duty. Time extended until next unannounced inspection.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. On 07/29/09 callback, ice machine has not been cleaned. Time extended until next unannounced inspection.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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