Gators Cafe & Saloon, 12754 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gators Cafe & Saloon
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12754 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island, FL 33706
License #: 6212117
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. (cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(above cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(kitchen ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. (cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(above cooks line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Sliced tomato 45°F, halved tomato 47°F, shredded cheese 48°F, Gator bites 47°F, cooked wings 45°F, heavy cream 49°F, Chili 46°F, rice 45°F, cooked pasta 46°F, fish 46°F, chicken 46°F, )refrigeration man on site to repair units. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(gator meat over hot sauce) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(kitchen ) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Dirty whisk) **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Warning**
07/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(chicken wings)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.(single door true at end of cooks line )
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(on cooks line )
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(forks under expedite station)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(where needed)
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Chef on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Ribeye 49°F, corned beef 49°F, sliced cheese 45°F, )all items moved to freezer to quickly drop temp.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(single door true stand up at end of cooks line)(raw fish over raw chicken over raw fish over rte chicken wings over raw fish)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(steak over fish)
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(employee used cell phone and did not change gloves) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(spigot in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.( bartender prep cook)
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.(bar tender )
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(reach in coolers)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.(propane tanks) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2 cans tomato sauce)
  • 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.(waitress putting lemons on drinks ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(200ppm ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Plastic coca cola cups stacked at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At 2 bars. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at far end of bar.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Harvest bean salad 60?F, pre-made cuban sandwiches 49?F from previous day prep, cooked pasta portioned 5-13 46?F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Bean salad, prepared sandwiches, cooked pasta.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on wall mounted vegetable slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling wiping cloth buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2 bars **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken wings over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In prep kitchen area
  • Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Outside near walk n freezer
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Outside mop sink area
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler inside Deli style cooler on grill line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In grill area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven door handle on cold side
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In prep kitchen area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Outside near walk n freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk in freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On deli style cooler on grill line
  • Observed hole in wall. Above sandwich press station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced meat 50?F, corn beef 44?F, eggs 50?F, dairy 50?F Egg wash 61?f on cooks line(COS) Deli style cooler Plant food 52?F, hamburger 52?F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Inside 4 door reach in cooler near cooled station
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At until its sink near prep area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Outside mop sink area
12/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed 6 pounds of chicken breast cooked last night 800 pm stored in cooler at 55 degrees note manager discarded product
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. potatoes
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink on cooks line and in warewashing area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing in upstairs and downstairs restrooms
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bar mix bottles in downstairs bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburgers and chicken 46/49 stored in deli style cooler note items placed in freezer Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene sanitizing bucket more than 200 ppm
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. in down stairs bar area and upstairs bar
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. bleach in bar area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. several sitting on floor in kitchen area
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boilers expired 3/25/12.
  • Critical - No proof of food service employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sink in newly constructed bar in dining room.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.[newly added bar in dining room,plans have been submitted]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[bucket stored in sink] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.[new owner]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[in small room with wall exhaust fan]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.{MILK}
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.{BLACK HOSE}
5/9/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boilers expired 3/25/12.
  • Critical - Currently operating with out a license.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. (bar located in center of dining room completed)
  • Critical - No proof of food service employee training provided.
  • Observed dust, grease, food on storage shelves throughout kitchen and storage room.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sink in newly constructed bar in dining room.
  • Old food spills, grease, debris noted on kitchen floor and under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Outer opening wall exhaust fan cannot be sealed when operation is closed. Location between dish wash area and prep room.
  • Critical - Plastic spray bottles not labeled.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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