Guppy's On The Beach, 1701 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GUPPY'S ON THE BEACH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1701 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
License #: 6200815
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machines **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of salad bar reach in cooler door, kitchen
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.metal pans dish washing area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of potatoes , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler near handsink in kitchen -salad bar
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Scoop handle in container of rice , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwashing area and wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Follow- up service scheduled this day for P trap , outside
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board , front cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of dirt-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk at wait station and bar walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front cookline and bar **Corrected On-Site**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Salad spinner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Container marked 'Employee lunch' on top of and next to food to be served to the public , walk in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice tote bins , on walk in cooler floor , bar area
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Partial sleeve of cups, behind soda dispensing machine
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Placing racks of soiled dishes into dishmachine, then removing sanitized dishes without first washing hands
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rack , Dish washing area
2/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.around soda fountain drains
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.broken glass in bottom of glass chiller
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.cook line
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack on kitchen counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Bar
  • 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.scoop in rice in walk in
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.around soda boxes
  • 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.at bar putting fruit on glass **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.62° half n half on ice by soda fountain kitchen...thrown away
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeds 200 ppm chlorine at bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.black mold like substance in server area around water fountain, ice bin and soda fountain
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.ice in both bar and server area **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Inspector e- mailed one to establishment **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap at bar
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.both soda fountain trays black mold like build up in waste pan
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.in wait staff area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.walk in vegetable cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.broken glass under rack in glass cooler in bar
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter aprox 1 gallon See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter on stove 118? see stop sale
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in kitchen hand sink
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.soda fountain drain clogged, pan soiled, also soda drain pan in waitstaff area by bar
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.salad area
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.all 3
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.milk 46? wait staff refigerator, iced up
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.server dropped dirty dishes, rinsed fingers of one hand under water, than packed to go box.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dump sink in waitstaff area evidenced by straw and cup lid in sink
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar area)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(produce walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to wash tomatoes)
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.[8 gallon clam chowder manhatten, 61 degrees F in walkin cooler, covered from yesterday] see stop sale
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[soiled]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[putting tortilla strips on salad with bare hands] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[waitstaff placing rolls in basket to sserve to customer with bare hands]] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[cookline]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw poultry over raw beef and cut tomatos in upright cooler on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. [2 cups dirty rice dated 4/3] Food may not be served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/12/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[bar 74 degrees]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[ladies restroom 70 degrees]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[men's restroom 69 degrees
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[broken in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in employee restroom ]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[walkin cooler fans]
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.[in dishroom]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.[in wrong sink,preperation sink] and dried hands on cloth towel]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server handling bread when slicing]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reach in on cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[evidenced by lemons in sink in waitstaff area]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in cooked rice in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[in dry storage]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[poultry over cheese, mushrooms in first upright cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[bar handsink clogged]
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan cover in vegetable walkin ]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[fixing salads]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server slicing bread] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[on walkin ]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[both guns over ice]
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. used soiled smallwares in prep area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoops stored inside of outside ice machines
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on trash can on cooks line and also on food cart
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink on cooks line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing outside hose bib
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. butter on cooks line hot holding at 100 degrees note operator to go on time as a public health control
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over seafood in reach in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employees not washing hands before placing gloves on
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on cooks line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at one employee hand sink in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.in dishwasher room
9/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoops stored in outside ice machine
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. insides of ice machine on doors and splash guard
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. broccoli
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoops stored in outside ice machine
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. insides of ice machine on doors and splash guard
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink located near cooks line
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed about 8 droppings on top of bar bottle storage area behind bar one fairly fresh and rest old dry
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed about 10 old dry droppings in bar cabinet behind bar
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. observed on live mouse in glue trap in bar area
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. front door has gap in bottom portion
  • Observed hole in wall. behind bar in cabinet
3/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. in dressings cooling unit in kitchen area
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on portable fan on cooks line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.in bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on hose bib near salad make area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.missing on outside hose bib on tee splitter
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.missing at employee hand sink on cooks line
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several condiment containers on cooks line not labeled of contents
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. mellons
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. hamburger and chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. insides of doors on ice machines
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on outside surface of ice machine
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on hose bib near salad prep area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on outside hose bibs on t-splitters
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. observed several
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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