Duck Pub, Hwys 78, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUCK PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Hwys 78, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 3200110
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walkin beer cooler ambient air at 45°F observed shredded cheese packages at 46°F, only TCS food in cooler, removed to cheese packages another unit , may not store TCS foods on this cooler unless able to maintain at 41°F or colder
  • Basic - Exterior and buttons of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese at 45°F ambient air 45°F removed to another cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs over cooked food containers n reachin at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holder soiled.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat does not fit toilet, does not completely cover basin, stall doors not lockable
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.and flu at pizza oven, dust and grease buildup
  • Basic - Exterior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. And some commercially packaged opened
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Deli meats repackaged onsite with no date marks on reachin cooler at kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at women's restroom used by employees
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at 3 bay
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 23-08-4 Observed: Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of opened pizza dough Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.silverware not inverted at counter at wait prep Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair.observed pizza make reachin cooler unable to maintain foods at 41°F or colder, ambient air found at 46°F **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed sliced ham thawing in reach-in cooler, packaged on site no date marks. Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods in pizza make table found at 46°F mushrooms, sauce,tomatoes,onions, shredded mozzarella cheese must be discarded if not used by 2:30pm today. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Utensils in poor condition.observed ice scoop no longer cleanable, white scoop grey in scratches on utensils Priority: Basic
7/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Stainless prep table at kitchen, lower shelf and legs covered in grease and old food debris
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.shelving at kitchen with dust debris
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed white plastic ice scoop stained grey . Not thoroughly cleaned.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.soda gun at bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of .to go cartons stored on floor
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.at waste line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cracked plates
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.water pooled in pizza prep reachin
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.at pizza make reachin -thermometer broken.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Observed lsrge puddle of grease on ground and running down wall of building on exterior rear of building at hood exhaust.
  • Violation: 33-12-1 Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground at back door. Large puddle of grease on ground and running down wall of building below outake fan .
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters at grill/fryer.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler ambient air at 46 degrees F
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Observed lsrge puddle of grease on ground and running down wall of building on exterior rear of building at hood exhaust.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.at pizza make reachin -thermometer broken.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters at grill/fryer.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw beef pattie then remove gloves and touch single service to go plates and make containeer of condiment , handle clean equipment without washibg hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground at back door. Large puddle of grease on ground and running down wall of building below outake fan .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in walkin cooler found at 44 to 46 degrees F . Mushrooms and peppers at pizza make previoisly held in walkin found at 50 degrees F ,voluntarily discarded
5/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.pizza preptop at front foods found above 41 degrees F . ambient temperature of unit at 57 degrees F.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.pizza preptop
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed employee touch pizza ready to eat toppings, without washing hands and with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.Observeed slimy black and gray growth on bottom of reachin cooler, pizza preptop cooler.. Observed old food buildup on racks inside bottom of reachin.water on floor of bottom reachin cooler, pizza preptop.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee touch face and neck then touch ready to eat foods, cheese,and buns, without washing hands or putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken over bottled beer in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed open containers of pizza sauce and pizza bread stoored in bottom of reachin make table. bottom of unit covered with very thick slimy ,fuzzy,growth all across bottom of interior of cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.observed very thick layer of slime and fuzzy growth completely covering floor of reachin maketable at pizza prep station. opeen containers of food stored in this unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.pan of processes pulled pork,grilled onions,in glass front reachin at kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed plastic bag wrapped around raw bacon and in contact with containers of ready t0 eat pulled pork and plastic wraapped cheeses, and stored over bread in glass front reachin cooler at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of beef tips 8/25/11, one sloppy joe beef 8/16/11 in glass front reachin at kitchen Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durableunfinished wood in walkin cooler..
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles gun and holster
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.boxes of raw chicken on floor juice running across floor,also bags of raw onions, boxes of potatoes and lettuce all on floor in walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.have chlorine test kit ,using quatinary ammonia as sanitizer .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed container of raw chicken over cooked pasta and ready to eat deli meats and cheeses in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed walls and ceiling of unsealed pressed board in walkin cooler,observed black debris on walks.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster and grease dumpster not on proper pad.dumpsters located on grass beside wet lowland area adjacent to Okeechobee lake rim canal. Hardened grease on ground around grease dumpster.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.cook,loose bangs.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw beef, raw chicken found at 44 degrees F in glass front reachin. Corrected On Site.moved from floor of cooler for better air circulation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.ziplock bags of gator meat Corrected On Site.allowed water to run into pan and over edge down drain.
3/3/2011Routine - 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.deli meats and cheeses at reachin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.2 containers of white powder at prep table not labled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.at reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.plastic bag of raw pork with and touching package of hotdogs in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed staff prepare hamburger and touch bad and vegetable toppings with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on top of ice mavhine on dusty suface. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet cloths stored on counter between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soda dispensing gun nozzle sitting in waste water at holster ,at bar.
  • Waste line blocked at soda gun holster. holster holding waste liqids and gun sitting in waste liquids.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.athose under 3 bay sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw bacon stored beside and touching cheese in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon in grocery bag stored over breads in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw bacon stored over cooked rice and dumplings Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at 3 bay sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at hose bib at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Violation: 48-06-2 Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only. observed vent removed from gas pizza oven in kitchen
7/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.crock pots removed from heat left on kitchen counter at room temperature for indetermanant time then placed in glass front reachin cooler lids tightly sealed.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed 1/2 pot of mashed potatoes (no date marks) cook tates not prepared today,found at 55 degreesF Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at hose bib at 3 compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.clip on bulb at fryer bulb exposed to food cook aa
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.l8ght on hood bare bulb
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.bare bulbs at ceiling fixture beside hood over cook and prep area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. bare bulbs in fan/light fixture at kitchen prep
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at ice machine
  • Critical. Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only. observed vent removed from gas pizza oven in kitchen
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin in kitchen /pizza prep
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spatula stored iin grease drain on grill
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.over clean dish drain
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at fryers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.on grill hood and on ceiling over grillhood bare bulbs
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in kitchen over prep area
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not clean For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on food weight scale.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.glass r3achin at kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on clean dish drying rack
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.pizza paddle hanging on wall hook touching unsanitized surfaces
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.plastic food container with old grease debris
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.electric outlets and electric cord plugs soiled with grease/
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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