Fish House Rest (The), 4685 Bonita Bch Rd, Bonita Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FISH HOUSE REST (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4685 Bonita Bch Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
License #: 2102017
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use personal drink cup to scoop ice from ice bin at soda dispenser.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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. Observed opened jar holding salad dressing type sauce without proper date marking in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Observed multiple certified food manager certificates expired 8/3/2014.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple no handle bowls used for dispensing cole slaw and diced tomatoes. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surfaces under fryers on cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to walk in cooler out back. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cellphone placed on shelf over ready to eat foods on salad prep table
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture missing proper shielding in walk on cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid proped open
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name next to salad prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cole slaw, fish, shrimp and tomatoes at 54°F at the beginning of the inspection. Informed the operator. Corrective action; Operator moved the contents of the reach in cooler to a walk in cooler and adjusted the temperature of the reach on cooler. One hour later, the temperature of the reaching in cooler had dropped three degrees.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings on lower shelf in dry storage area next to air conditioner.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers without proper date markings.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on handle plastic bowl used to dispense cheese sauce. Bowl removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed debris build up under fryers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to walk in cooler in back of main building.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed multiple light fixtures without proper shielding at the bar, dry storage area and the walk in cooler of main building.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed tin foil used as lower shelf cover in prep house.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to prep house.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade in prep house.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwash sink used to clean oysters across from wait station.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in reach in cooler next to wait station without proper date marking.
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese sauce at steam table.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed personal cell phone placed over food prep area in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee used cup to scoop ice when filling customer's beverage.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Observed one container holding food stack in another container, without barrier, with in it in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic bucket with broken rim used for scooping ice from ice machine in back of operation.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket needs cleaning. It has mold like substance close to the hinges.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.cutting boards. Next unannounced.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Next unannounced.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.cutting boards
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.salads,pasta,hot dogs
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 47 F ambient temperature of cookline reach-in cooler; later in inspection [3:30 pm] ambient temperature was 57 F. Repeat Violation. temperature problems noted on 3/7/11, 10/3/11 inspections On 8/24/12 callback, 47 F - 49 F range ambient temperature at bottom of unit; 43 F at top of unit
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. some filters are broken
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk-in cooler floor with elevated cement next unannounced inspection
8/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 47 F ambient temperature of cookline reach-in cooler; later in inspection [3:30 pm] ambient temperature was 57 F. Repeat Violation. temperature problems noted on 3/7/11, 10/3/11 inspections
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk-in cooler floor with elevated cement
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. some filters are broken
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. connected to oven in cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area ice bin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 F grouper, 51 F shrimp at prep area [top part] of cookline cooler; 49 F raw chicken; 52 F raw calamari in bottom part of cookline cooler; operator iced proteins on top and bottom locations. Repeat Violation. temperature problems noted on 3/7/11, 10/3/11 inspections
8/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Drain cover missing. outside mop sink left of ice machine.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. container of dry fish batter on top of garbage can and touching wall Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. large spoon handle touching salsa, walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. regular cloth towel touching sandwich condiments - tomato, lettuce. on prep table left of cookline
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsing hands in chlorine water for wiping cloths
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. shucked oyster shells, fries, etc. not bagged, flies present
  • Critical - Observed some live flies in kitchen.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen and inside walk-in cooler - bare concrete. next unannounced inspection
10/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 52 F ambient temperature of cookline reach-in cooler that had covers off
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen and inside walk-in cooler - bare concrete.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50 F seafood, 66 F shrimp located at top part of cookline reach-in cooler [cover was off and large opening on top to let cold air escape] Corrected On Site. iced proteins, put cover back on, put another pan in to cover gap]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. bags of shrimp in standing water, 2 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar area
10/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.backyard ice machine
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.bottom of door rear exit into backyard needs a door sweep
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salads,sauces in the walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 57 F ambient temperature of salad reach-in cooler On callback, refrigeration technician had checked unit, coil was iced over and needs to defrost to make repair. Will be back to finish repairs. Fax finished invoice to 239.344.4995.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen and walk-in cooler are mostly bare concrete Repeat Violation.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site. now 50-75 ppm
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 57 F ambient temperature of salad reach-in cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen and walk-in cooler are mostly bare concrete Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee in cookline cutting prepared sandwich with bare hands Corrected On Site. washed hands, now gloved
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using cup to scoop ice; outside bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dressing, PHF at 67 F; salad reach-in cooler top part
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. seafood, chicken sitting in water in prep sink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored with utensils. in-use scoop in chlorine sanitizer which can lead to chemical contamination of the food; cookline Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster. regular dumpster
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen & walk-in cooler floor are mostly bare concrete
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 sets of lights in storage room are unprotected
10/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large container of duram flour
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. employee placed piece of garlic bread on cloth towel in cookline Corrected On Site. discarded bread, place new piece on delicaressen paper.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar ice bin
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. thick buildup of grease between fryers
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. sides of reach-in coolers in cookline
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. regular dumpster
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 dried rodent droppings on storage room floor
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects on storage room floor.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of back door has 0.5-1.0 inch gap, possible entry for vermin
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen & walk-in cooler floor are mostly bare concrete
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 sets of lights in storage room are unprotected
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200+ ppm for wiping cloths, pail by 2-compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear liquid in unlabeled spray bottle, bar area
10/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw seafood in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on stove handle with moist food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. bar 3 compartment sink setup as wash, sanitize, rinse Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. kitchen 3 compartment sink, 0 ppm; Corrected On Site. now 50-75 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted food material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing broccoli in handwash sink Corrected On Site. brought to employees attention - used prep sink
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.using plastic bag to plug hole
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bare concrete flooring throughout kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above kitchen 3 compartment sink and in back storage area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 200+ ppm, back prep area by 2 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/5/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Ripped cove molding in hallway off of kitchen.
9/5/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken and celery stored on same shelf in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site. Food was rearranged and celery was placed on top shelf.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw grouper stored over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site. Food was rearranged and cooked chicken wings were placed on top shelf.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw stuffed shrimp and raw scallops stored over cooked pasta and tortillas in tall reach in cooler next to cookline. Corrected On Site. Sheet pans were rearranged and raw shrimp and raw scallops were placed on bottom shelves.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shrimp and raw beef stored over cooked vegetables and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handled fried fish with bare hands.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed bartender handle raw oysters with bare hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee dipped hands in sanitation bucket after handling raw fish instead of washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Employee dried hands on wipecloth instead of washing hands.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Spatulas stored between steam table and stove.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor behind reach in cooler and rack in hallway off of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches found behind cove molding. Located between reach in cooler and rack containing sauces, bread and clean food containers in hallway coming off of kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Ripped cove molding in hallway off of kitchen.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 8 employees on duty.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. outside walkin cooler and freezer on callback - still some food products on floor of outside walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. on callback - managers took exam, but don't know results yet.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-08-1 No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 10+ employees on duty on callback - no CFM on duty and 10+ employees on duty, managers took class, but don't know results yet.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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