Finnegan's Wake, 320 Grinnell Street, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FINNEGAN'S WAKE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 320 Grinnell Street, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402136
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 2/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Pizza refrigerator has a lot of water cod ending in bottom of unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.3 dead roaches behind equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.EcoLab repaired broken chemical line on dish machine during inspection. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 refrigeration units with both doors removed are used for storage..
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Onions and potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of 3 ovens soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dry rodent dropping on top of cook line, plates. Observed 2 rodent baits. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Bread shelf above pizza station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item .Lemons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.pots exposed to elements **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.DW andprep area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.DW shelves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Pots/pans stored in outdoor cabinet
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.pot pies
  • Basic - Griddle soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Front bar
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 25 live in kitchen and inside equipment.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.Outside bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or outside bar area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.water heater using vent system not for gas water heater
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves around kitchen area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.chicken tenders and stew meat Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back storage room- to -go boxes,forks plastic ware
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.corned beef hash
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pork reach in
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.GROUT MISSING IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.large white containers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.EGGS OVER MEATS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.STRAWS NOT WRAPPED
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.food in baggies on kitchen prep shelf
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. BAR AREA.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON CARPACCIO ON THE MENU.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. BEAN AT 116, BEEF 112. AFTER ONE AND HAF HOURS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER
6/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. INSIDE BEER COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior/exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL PHF FOODS
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
6/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES & OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. FOOLS GOLD (CHICKEN,CARROTS & CELERY MIXTURE ) FOOD DISCARDED BY OPERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES & OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. LAMB & CHICKEN FILETS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CABBAGE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. RAW CORN BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on nonfood-contact surface. SURFACES/NOZZLES OF COOKLINE GRILL
  • Critical. Hand sink missing/in disrepair at dishwashing machine/ 3 compartment sink or area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust/moldlike substance. INSIDE BEER COOLER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. ACID LINE CLEANER IN BEER COOLER
11/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Information on file. Manager/owner not present at the time of inspection.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
6/3/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER EQUIPMENTS
  • 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
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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