Coral Crab Cafe, 2001 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CORAL CRAB CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2001 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402580
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.Dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.placed on ice . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed.Hand wash sink loose and not attached to the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped.Apples **Warning**
11/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Coke products area.b
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Dish racks
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large white container
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large containers in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salsa **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Bar
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups in bar area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Dishwash area
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • 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. Turkey, roast beef in walk in
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.Server station
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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 soap provided at handwash sink.Server station
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Server station
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of ice machine filter soiled
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups at bar
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Dishwash area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.cutting boards
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding.Strawberries
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.large hotel container
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.window cleaner,other cleaner located by cutting boards
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • 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. Cheeses in walk in
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.Dishwas area
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener holder.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. BY COOKLINE
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/crosscontamination. PRETZELS INSIDE WOODEN CABINET IN BAR INFESTED WITH TERMITES (FOOD DISCARED)
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SPOON IN GRANOLA CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. VENT COVERS IN BEER COOLER
  • Observed broken glass debris on liquor room.
  • Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water damage/moldlike substance. IN LIQUOR ROOM
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISWASHER EMPLOYEE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry food storage's floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEES HANDLING RTE FRUITS BARE HANDED Corrected On Site.
  • 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. CARTON CONTAINER USED TO DISPENSE FLOUR
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers/material used for food storage. Napkin covering mint leaves in bar area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DRY FOODS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. PHF SAUCES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN SALAD
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/soil surfaces of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SCREWERS USED FOR DRINKS GARNISHES IN BAR STORED IN DIRTY DRAWERS
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BY DISHWASHER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. VASELINE CONTAINER STORED BY DRY FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. MO KHAN
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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