Duffy's Steak & Lobster House, 1007 Simonton St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Duffy's Steak & Lobster House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1007 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040-3107
License #: 5401790
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Glass door to reach in cooler will not stay closed.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Butter sprayer.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Rice left on counter to cool.Placed on sheet pan to cool, then into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Dish sprayer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.Potatoes
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Clear containers with blue lids.
  • Basic - Worn, torn floors. At ice machine area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.DW area.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
3/19/2013Routine - 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.Gallon of milk
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.broken tiles around
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freeze by dishwasher soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. PRIME RIB
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. AT REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HANDWASHING SINK BY DISWASHER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PRIME RIB (STOP SALE ISSUED)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). PRIME RIB
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
  • System Maintained in Good Repair. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; and (B) Maintained in good repair.
  • Critical. Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Sections 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
  • (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Bae
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.Hood Corrected On Site.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
4/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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
4/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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