Crab Trap Ii, 4815 Memphis Rd, Ellenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Crab Trap II
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4815 Memphis Rd, Ellenton, FL 34222
License #: 5102239
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 3/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Attached equipment, fans throughout, soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing downstairs kitchen/storage. Most tiles have been replaced since last inspection.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair with pooling water throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 81°F mgr. states they will use thermometer to monitor temperature.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in upstairs rear storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
3/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. All Fans in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing throughout downstairs prep and storage area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above salad prep and dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In upstairs rear prep area.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on top shelf of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dish wash area where approximately 12 inch square section of floor tiles are missing. Tiles missing at cookline and have standing water in gaps.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of croutons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dish wash room.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover in walk in unit.
  • Basic - Standing water in three-compartment sink/three-compartment sink draining very slowly. Observed dish employee clearing line with spatula.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Employee wore gloves during soiled plate handling and removed gloves but did not wash hands after gloves before handling clean dishes. Potential for bacteria or virus to spread from glove to bare hands.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. 2009 tags stored loosely in bag with current tags.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In dish wash room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dish wash room. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). [Potentially hazardous foods from 3 units at cookline.]
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Not 100% original certificate 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. Several copies provided along with a few originals.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [2 door Delfield upright cooler on cookline has ambient air of 58degF. ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [2 door Master-Built cooler near cookline ambient air 58degF. ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Cookline make table unit with ambient air of 57degF]
  • Critical - Not 100% original certificate 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. Several copies provided along with a few originals.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Multiple foods held overnight from previous days in non-working cookline coolers. See stop sale notice.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[Lobster, stocked from frozen at start if day, at 46degF in Delfield cooler on cookline.] Corrected On Site by icing in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw fish and other seafood thawing in Delfield upright cooler on cookline where ambient air temperature is 58degF. [Contents put on ice.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [300ppm wiping cloth bucket.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). [Potentially hazardous foods from 3 units at cookline.]
8/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. Some employees with expired certificates.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on white panel.
  • Critical - Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes, then don gloves to put away clean dishes without washing hands in-between.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. [upstairs used to open bean cans] Corrected On Site.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in prep cooler holding ambient air temperature of 62 degrees fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Upon callback 8-5-11, observed reach in cooler holding ambient air temperature of degrees fahrenheit . Part on order.
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. Observed reuse of oyster containers to store other food products.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in prep cooler holding ambient air temperature of 62 degrees fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at handsink next to bread warmer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed boxes of single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold food held in cooler not capable of maintaining proper temperature of 41 degrees fahrenheit. Observed foods between 49 and 74 degrees. Issued stop sale. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Observed reuse of oyster containers to store other food products.
  • Observed scoop for almond mixture lacking handle.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom-down stairs employee restroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-down stairs kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles-oysters containers
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover along cookline plastic food containers
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Observed suffle cup lacking handle stored in dressing container in reach in cooler at salad prep area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Observed missing hood filter at back kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Observed oyster containers reused to store coleslaw , sauces, and other food products.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-down stairs kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed smooth and easily cleanable along cookline. Observed chipped tile holding standing water throughout kitchen floor, especially along cookline.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor in back kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored on floor at top of staircase.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk in coole .
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cooler is reading ambient temperature of 52 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Establishment claims to not use hood system in back room.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener holster.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom-employee restroom
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Observed chipped tile along cookline.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall behind fire extinguisher.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair at salad prep area.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauces, cheese, and seafood held greater than 41 degrees fahrenheit. Reach in cooler holding foods not working properly. Foods had been brought in cooler from walk in less than four hours ago. Foods brought back to working cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in cooler holding ambient temperature of 52 degrees fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location-down stairs ice scoop.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk in coole .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cooler is reading ambient temperature of 52 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener holster.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom-employee restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-handsink next to downstairs three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-employee restroom downstairs Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Observed chipped tile along cookline.
  • Observed hole in wall behind fire extinguisher.
  • Observed wall in disrepair at salad prep area.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-walk in cooler and wait station.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of melted plastic on inside of bread warmer drawers.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair behind salad/soup prep area.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair-along back wall next to reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour along cookline
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food(washed lettuce leaves).
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover in back prep area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-walk in cooler and wait station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-salad soup prep area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of melted plastic on inside of bread warmer drawers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-wait station.
  • Observed wall in disrepair-along back wall next to reach in cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind salad/soup prep area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed bleach bucket stored on table in food prep area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. This violation must be corrected by : 12-22-09.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • 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 ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, back prep area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener as well as the can opener holster.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-at bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-at bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-at bar
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint/plaster above single service storage falling off of ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Observed spray cleaner stored next to utensils.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed directly under advetisement of "oysters on the half shell" on establishments menu, has the direct wording "The AmeriPure warm/cold water process assures safety from harmful bacteria." Operator unable to prove that establishment has AmeriPure brand oysters. Actual brand of ,Oysters on the half shell, served in this establishment are the brand Crystal Seas Oyster.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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