Grind House Cafe Bar, 1500 Mcmullen Booth Rd #a13, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRIND HOUSE CAFE BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Mcmullen Booth Rd #a13, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6212933
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under mop sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salsa 46°F placed in ice bath
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored with clean containers on back storage shelf.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Over walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. End of cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Eggs over fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Unisex restroom.
  • 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Fish over peeled cut potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Shelled eggs over ground beef.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked ground beef, 116°.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on cutting board on cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.(in reach in freezer farthest back in kitchen)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over buckets of pickles in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.(for Michelle gibbons on 4-22-08)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.(bucket of gravy, moved to an ice bath)
  • 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. (Establishment has plenty of books/certificates)
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw eggs in case stored above cooked deli meats in the walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils in the bar sink.Corrected on site faucet and stainless pan used as a dipper well by letting the water run.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.corrected on site
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed raw chicken and raw beef on same bottom shelf in the walk in cooler
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. lids in dirty container, next to three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle of soda at bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil in dry storage
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice dumped in sink at bar
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloth bucket
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
9/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in under counter refrigerator by icecream
  • Observed build-up of food debris---on shelf under broiler
  • Observed build-up of food debris--on cart that slicer sits on.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable....board at 2door cooler opposite flattop grill
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under coolers opposite cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue..leftside lower shelf---3door cooler by sodabox rack
  • Observed left door handle broken on 3door cooler by sodabox rack
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fish batter mix Corrected On Site...put in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature...thawing cod fillets and alfredo sauce on counters by icemachine
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found..3 live german-like roaches---on floor by sodabox rack.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...cook's line
8/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over onion rings in freezer
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ledge
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. handicap restroom
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. dry storage area
2/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. handicap restroom
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoops on soda grill
  • Light not functioning correctly over handsink .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handicap restroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ledge
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice bin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. soda gun
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100 ppm. Instructions say 200 ppm.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. heavy cream
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer next to fryers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups at bar
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw eggs stored over potatoes.
  • Observed build-up of food debris under slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment....knife stored in between cooler/table.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...cook's line
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...3door [glass] cooler=left side and bottom inner section of doors
  • Observed build-up of food debris on underside of reachin cooler doors handles
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...middle of bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only...microwave by prep table
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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