Courigan's, 1 Beach Dr Se Ste 41, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COURIGAN'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Beach Dr Se Ste 41, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6215046
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kitchen at soda in box set up and back room at the mop sink.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Back room at the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.deli style reach in cooler at food window in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bucket of peanut oil
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.Mop sink not accessible due to tray jacks,co2 tanks and old equipment blocking access.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Corned beef poppers in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters on cook line
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Deli style cooler used to store bread has moisture at the bottom with mold like substance
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.dirty bowl with rusty putty knife and other tools.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Deli style R.I.C. Containing bread.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up throughout.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.Chained ti the machine not protected.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies bathroom and the HWS in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Cook line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.65°and raw beef at 65°
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.near deli style 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.sliced cooked prime rib and throughout.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the triple sinks in the bar area.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Bottom of the glass front reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.throughout.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Mens bathroom and the back room above the ice machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bucket of pickles and container of raw chicken in the walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Hanging by a chain on the side of the ice machine in the back room.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Deli style cooler in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.reach in cooler on the cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.arond the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket full of water and mop on floor in the kitchen.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.back room
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Drink cups on ground in mop closet
  • Basic - Debris on floor behind bar cooler. Broken glasses.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar and in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potato, corned beef, sausage, ham, raw beef at 47?-53? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Aus jus and onion soup at 110?-117? **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 2 door cooler on cooks line holding food temp at 47?-53?
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar
3/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bin of raw; unprepped potatoes - kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs in bottom of glass door freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of glenco cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer measured at 200+ppm ; wiping cloths; cook line - Corrected On Site. recheck 100 ppm
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shepherd's pie
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beside soda area.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine in back storage area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler with shock top.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood vents with accumulated grease.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tanks beside stand up freezer at coke station. Small tanks beside ice machine.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen and back storage area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door Glencoe cooler keeping food product at 47 degrees at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza make station holding food product at 47 degrees.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler beside micros.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Aluminum foil used as shelf liner in cooler under tv and beside micros.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and water stains.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooks equipment, fryer and beside oven. Throughout kitchen and walk in.
  • 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 in sauce.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Bottom of cooler in bar rusted. Cooler under TV and beside micros.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in pizza make station at 47 degrees at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef at 47 degrees in 2 door Glencoe cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed stand up cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Single door Glencoe cooler in kitchen.
2/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. styrofoam portion cup used as scoop in cheese at pizza make station.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On single door stand up beside flat top Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Aluminum foil used as shelf liner in beer cooler beside tv.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling above condiments/coffee cups in kitchen and above ice machine in back hallway.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damage, grease/food stains and excessive dust throughout kitchen.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beside soda station and beside ice bin.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Plates exposed to ceiling above pizza station.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Single door Glenco cooler beside grill area holding product temperature at 50 . Note food inside not potentially hazardous.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In pizza reach in cooler, single door Glencoe cooler and bar beer coolers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside pizza cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Single door Glenco cooler beside grill area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Aluminum foil used as shelf liner in beer cooler beside tv.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood system and hood filters above fryer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On bottom shelves of prep tables in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damage, grease/food stains and excessive dust throughout kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On single door stand up beside flat top Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and beside flat top grill.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above condiments/coffee cups in kitchen and above ice machine in back hallway.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. styrofoam portion cup used as scoop in cheese at pizza make station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of both microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. On cooks line above expo.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Shepherds pie in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed a nonfood-grade rolling pin. ( A piece of pvc pipe is being used)
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(slicing meat) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(pizza cooler)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(an accumulation of water on the inside of the pizza cooler)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(under handwash sink )
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sour cream in no working cooler, it was the only potentially hazardous food in the cooler. see stop sale) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(sour cream)
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(cooked french fries) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(ham) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food exposed to condensation in reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(shelving on cooks line)
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(ladies restroom )
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler next to hand sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(sour cream, half and half in upright reach in cooler over night at 66 degees f cole slaw 59, gravy53, shepards pie 60, tuna salad 60 all in small reach in cooler over night)
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sour cream 63, cream 63, in single door upright reach in cooler see stop sale)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sheppards pie 60 degees, gravy 53, cole slaw 59, tuna salad 60 all in small reach in cooler on cooks line) see stop sale.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(single door upright rrach in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( throughout )
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout )
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(under equipment on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.( shelving on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. (4 live roaches in deli style reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.(2 on shelving in bar area)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed 2 severely dented cans. tomato juice Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of tomato juice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. pizza cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. broken glass under 3 comp sink [bar area]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cook's line
  • Observed hole in ceiling. damaged drop ceiling tiles
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
1/27/2010Routine - 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. soup [reach in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup measured at 44 degr F [reach in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp on shelf above ckd beef - reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. wiping cloth under cutting board
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. sanitizer measured at 10 ppm chemical residue on top of machine indicates that it not been monitored regularly
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm repair technician called during inspection - 3 comp sink set up & put into use until repair to line is made
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. equipment on cook's line
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not stored inverted on top shelf
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook's line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. fail to notice & correct lack of adequate sanitizer level at dishwashing machine
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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