East Ocean Bistro, 2661 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EAST OCEAN BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2661 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
License #: 5301535
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 6/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand wash sink at walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry foods, flour, sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready-to-eat foods deli meats unopened, in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made for 2-4 days.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Door soiled with accumulated black debris, walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Back prep hand wash sink.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under back prep table.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Mushroom sauce in walk-in cooler, moved to ice bath, deep container.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Back kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Back prep/wash room.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizers.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored in a protected manner. hanging by hand sink exposed to splash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep area.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. back prep areas.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date... check sent 1/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening... deli meats.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food... fish over deli mt in line cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... some foods in walk-in.
  • Observed wall in disrepair... back prep areas.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair... frozen water from fan.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... water/vinegar.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried... pans on shelf.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... 2 containers of food in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair... 3-comp sink areas.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debri, around walk-in freezer.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner... plastic funnel.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... back kitchen.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... back kitchen.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices... plastic funnel.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary cracks, chips... blue ice scoop holder.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect... handling washed produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair... bottom salad cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor... seafood, french fries in walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food... pork/seafood over french fries in walk-in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... blue ice scoop holder.
  • Obseved a hood filter in disrepair.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... walk-in at back door, ambient 42f, foods 45/46f.
  • Violation: 15-37-1 Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... 1 on cook line.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... walk-in at back door, ambient 42f, foods 45/46f.
  • Violation: 15-37-1 Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... walk-in fan shields.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... 1 on cook line.
  • 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... 60 days to complete.
7/20/2010Routine - 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... pasta, roast beef, butter, onion, raw chicken 45/46f in walk-in.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... walk-in at back door, ambient 42f, foods 45/46f.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled... after touching dish machine components.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food residue... french fry cutter.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... walk-in fan shields.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... next to coffee.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... near 3-comp. sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... 1 on cook line.
  • 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... 60 days to complete.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... water squeeze bottle, wasabe.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... raw phf's in TRUE line cooler 47-52f, moved to store/chill in other line cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... TRUE line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area... 2-3 items in walk-in.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition... no handle on food scoops in dry food bins.
  • Obseved a hood filter in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface... hood filters.
  • Equipment compartment not properly draining accumulation of moisture... TRUE line cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... by 3-comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... back by 3-comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... grout receded between tiles, kitchen.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable... back prep area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification... new owner.
  • 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... new ownership.
11/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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