Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill, 480 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 480 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32932
License #: 1504679
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. There is employee lunch on fd shelf above customer food items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp in freezer
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Above dish area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw eggs over produce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Alfredo and red sauce **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese for baked potatoes 65f, cut tomatoes 48f, cut lettuce 47f on server station since 12. Corrective action taken. Hush puppy mix 80f. Made 1 hr ago. Corrective action taken. Form emailed if choosing to use time
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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. Key lime pe
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab **Repeat Violation**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Ketchup bottles
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Hole in wall. There are small holes above chemicals in prep area
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. There is a styrofoam cup in the paprika **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 2 plates in seafood breader and flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breader and flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in the handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dishawasher/prep
3/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor is raw concrete. Kitchen line floor not smoothe and easily cleanable **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In kitchen over dishwasher area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dish machine operator **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. P,area used as a s pop other flour and cornmeal at the breaking station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.oysters in walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor is raw concrete. Kitchen line floor not smoothe and easily cleanable **Warning**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In kitchen over dishwasher area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Whole Beef roasts found at 48° and 51°. Chef in the process of reheating to 165° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara sauce found at 130° recommend reheating to 135° rechecked at 2:20 and found at 135° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over packages of RTE imitation crab meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Whole cooked beef roasts **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dish machine operator **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gal of milk opened at 11am on 3/3 found in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Ice machine area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Serve with bracelets on . Corrected on site
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The walk in cooler floor is raw concrete
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.dish area handsink
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The fan has no screen protection in the ice room
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. There is raw eggs over unwashed produce in the walk in
  • 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. Cut tomatoes. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 55f wait tation
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Exam score on site serve safe j roggenkamp 10/11
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drink on spice rack. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.phones on spice shel
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cooks
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.ice bin led on bulk bin is broken
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.dry storage where ice bin is located
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.ice bin has rust dripping into ice...corrected on site
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dish machine. Rinse gauge stuck. On 120. High temp guidelines on machine
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.wait staff
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.bulk ice bin is rusting on line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fire suppression piping by fryer
  • 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.fruit at bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs over vegetables. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw burgers over ready to eat muscles on line
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.raw burgers over raw shrimp in 2 door cooler on line. Corrected on site
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin on line
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.missing ending date on all items
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.back prep area, pink cleaner
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.walk in
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.lemons
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop forbulki ice bin on shelf
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.shrimp pick line
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.missing certificates,took class
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watch on server
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.filter powder in dry storage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream 51f at bar
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.old english by lemon squeezer
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knives stored between sinks in slot Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above prep
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.gator aid on seafood cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.a/c vent above shrimp line
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.jimmy
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bracelet -red- on shrimp peeler
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.seafood under non food grade bags Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.there are spray bottles in handsink at bar
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.plate in breading Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.bleach by glasses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue chemical at bar
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.leaking by ice bin
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.handle from scoop in ice bin at bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.onion stattion
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.dirty knives stored on clean rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.PRep
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.utensils in prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.2 oz in oregano in dry storage
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.styrofoam cup in bulk spices
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.1 live Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.trash can
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.bleach by glasses at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue at bar
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.yellow cleaner Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.peeling on line
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.walk in
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lid on sorbet unit Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.asparagus Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storing utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.styrofoam cup in spices
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.squeeeze bottles
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.degreaser on line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.windex bar
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.garlic container
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.paprika
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.20z souflee in cheese in waitress area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.styrofoam cup in garlic in storage
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bracelets
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lid on sorbet
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lid on garlic is dirty
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lid on paprika is dirty
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knives between counters Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.hush puppy scoop in standing water Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.hushpuppy scoop in room temp standing water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walk in floor
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Iphoone on cutting board Corrected On Site.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.rinse
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.shoes on food shelf with pan coating Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.backpack on cutting board Corrected On Site.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 52f,crab 46,pasta 46 on line box
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.scallops 45,crabmeat 46,cheese 46, whole box holding greater than 41f
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.line box
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walk in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.oyster cases Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in oregano
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.eco shine next to foil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
11/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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