Charley's Crab Palm Beach, 456 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Charley's Crab Palm Beach
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 456 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4490
License #: 6005492
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair on reach in at cook line. **Warning**
10/09/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead trapped rat on glue trap in prep area under Traulsen reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside prep stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting over 3 compartment sink in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In Dishwashing room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, tropicana drinks in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair on reach in at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta at 52°F in cook line cooler. Corrective action taken. Placed in ice bath. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Ground beef over steak. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 5 live roaches found in kitchen under MagiKitchen Grill, observed 2 live roaches on hoshizaki ice machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 15 fresh wet rodent droppings found in prep area under Traulsen reach in freezer, approximately 10 fresh wet rodent droppings found in kitchen under 6 burner Vulcan stove, approximately 15 fresh wet droppings found in kitchen under white Ananti deep freezer, 10 fresh wet droppings found next to Hobart mixer, approximately 20 fresh wet droppings found in stockroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at Dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade in prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender blocking handwashing sink at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by Dishwashing racks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in Dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Randell reach in cooler 49°F. Crab cakes 51°F, stuffed shrimp 49°f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris in prep area. **Warning**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler scooping beets with a portion cup with no handle
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In grill station
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. In grill station
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 doors reach in cooler in kitchen door broken from the inside
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In employee bathroom
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cooked tuna fish in 2 doors reach in freezer in kitchen next to hand wash sink
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Next to 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cakes in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled in employee bathroom
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee in cook line hands not dried
  • 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 in cook line touching coleslaw salad with bare hands
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee in cook line
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee in cook line
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mashed potatoes in steam table in 118°f in double stacked containers .discarded by chef
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked rice in 2 doors reach in cooler/freezer TRAULSEN in kitchen next to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat/steaks over fully cooked crab in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After handling dirty boxes
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On top of 4 drawers reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Next to 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. In dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors TRAULSEN next to hand wash sink in kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dish area **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dry storage, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of line RIC broken onside, insulation showing
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Line
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Meat, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sliced Cheeses, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine glasswasher oyster room
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dry storage, **Repeat Violation**
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH DISHRACKS Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.REAR PREP AREA
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.RIPPED PLASTIC INTERIOR OF CRUSHED ICE MACHINE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water. ICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PURSE and PERSONAL ITEMS AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. GLASS CLEANER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. USE OTHER WAREWASH UNTIL OPERATIONAL
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination. STACKED CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM and BAR
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN CANDY TOPPING Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE/ICE ROOM
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OYSTER BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair INSIDE OF DOOR REACHIN COOLERS BROKEN
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 78F FOR 2 HOURS WITHOUT TIME MARKING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED BEETS AT 50F ON RACK Corrected On Site. PUT INTO COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.SHELL EGGS OVER VEGETABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PLASTIC TRAYS Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN DISHROOM
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY DISHRACKS Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. BACK HOOD
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. OYSTER BAR
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOICHING COOKED POTATOS 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. IN CANDY TOPPING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WINDOW CLEANER SERVER STATION Repeat Violation.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE
10/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DESSERT REACHIN 55-56F, DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE OF 41F
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • 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. EXPIRED TRAINING 1/8/11 This violation must be corrected by : 10/18/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ICE STICKS ON FLOOR WALKIN COOLER, REWASH and SANITIZE BEFORE USING
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESES AT 46F, Corrected On Site. ICED DOWN
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SERVER STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CRE BRULE, CHEESECAKE, CRAB Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 quat Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. ABOVE LINE HAND SINK
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.OYSTER REACHIN NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHAES
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. LINE COOK AND CHEF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEARED TUNA, RAW SHELL OYSTERS AND SPRING ROOLS AND ALL PHF AT 55 degrees STOP SALE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. SCAMPI BUTTER DATED 9/19 ACTUALLY PREPARED 9/29. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER ON COUNTER AT 74F FOR 1 HOUR, INSTITUTED TIME CONTROL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. LUNCH BAG IN ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BREAD IN FREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM 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. IN FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER IN BOTTOM RIC FOR BUTTER & DRESSINGS
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. UNDER COOKSLINE
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. USE ALTERNATIVE SANITATIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELF UNDER COOKSLINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY BLENDER 2ND BAR HWS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHES IN HWS BAR
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHES IN SINK SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 2nd BAR HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2nd BAR HWS
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUAT 400+ PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER & OIL IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. pumkin, sliced beets.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chowder soup in w/I cooler. stored overnight. discarded,
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of chicken, container of potatoes in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles at bar area.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen's grease tray.
  • Observed residue build-up on oyster schocking tool table.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen, side station.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 06/14/10.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 06/14/10.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOK HAD 1 GLOVE ON & 1 OFF,HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH NO HLOVE HAND Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. COVER ON SUGAR, POWDERED SUGAR & RICE IN DISREPAIR
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM QUATINARY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. BAR
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BY DISHWASHER GLASS RACK IN FRONT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY 3 COMPARTMENT
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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