Firkin & Fox, 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIRKIN & FOX
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
License #: 5103803
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/28/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink handsink next to three compartment sink and at wait station
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding individual dressings at wait station
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee placibg ready to eat toppings on a cooked burger while handleing toppings with bare hands. Corrected On Site. Employee then placed on gloves but later during inspection observed employee chopping ready to eat onions while touching onions with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (calamari)thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed inside of ice-machine constructed of duct tape.
  • Observed warm aluminum foil used as a shelf cover.
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-side wait station
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-beer walk in cooler
  • Observed food not smooth and easily cleanable under dishwash machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handsink at side wait station.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed box of to go containers stored on floor.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour container Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed containers of bread not stored six inches above ground.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at front wait station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in bar handsink.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatorys at bar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of hamburger buns stored on floorn w lk in beer cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-front wait station area.
  • Observed interior door of ice machine in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor-observed box of to go cups stored on floor in back storage area.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-wait station
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of ice machine lid sealed with tape.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-at wait station
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at back prep area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-beer walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee prepare sandwich type foods while touching bread with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of door to ice machine covered by tape. Tape has small tear in it exposing insulation to ice supply.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested sanitizer level of dishwash machine with inspectors test strip and measured 10ppm. Establishment must use three compartment sink to sanitize dishware until sanitizer at dishwash machine is at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-above back foor prep table.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense dressings.
  • Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-above cookline
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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