Habanos Ocean Front, 73501 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HABANOS OCEAN FRONT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 73501 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5402760
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.rice
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Clean pots on floor
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.pizza prep
  • Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Men's bathroom has faucet that shuts off if you let loose of the handle.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. . Ham, cheese , sausage , sauce ALL 64°F, in pizza prep. Counter.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.all TCS FOOD IN PIZZA PREP TABLE.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Potatoes in walk in cooler
  • 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 - 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. Pizza prep counter.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above pizza oven
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 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 - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter RIC,
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54°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. Chicken 54°F operator states the chicken was in drawer overnight.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions 115°F, , cooked pork 130°F, butter 87°F, Corrective action taken. Grill turned up.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Edges of steam table behind cutting board.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Outside Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above pizza oven
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Ice Cream case freezer front counter.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Waitstaff area and ice scoop outside on top of ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler and Walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Reach in cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter ice bin
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Meat tenderizer
  • 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 Gallon
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Container where ice scoop is stored ice machine outside
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Where beer glasses are kept, front counter
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under Dishmachine
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Walkin cooler scallops and fresh greens. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar coolers
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Vegetable Medley. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Broom and dustpan in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaning spray bottle next to drinking cups.
  • 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 in front counter cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pizza cutter by prep back area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, rice, pork and vegetables
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Silverware by coffee machine.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Using 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen Hood and Ladies room.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.Butter brush in pizza station.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.Tuna and Tomato Sauce.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Ice buckets on the floor.
  • 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.Rice and Flour Bags in drygoods storage.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Dishwasher
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Chicken in grocery bags in walkin freezer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Beef, Fish and Pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Rice and Salt bags in drygoods storage.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Kitchen reach-in freezer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Kitchen and Under microwave in pizza station.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Misc foods in reach-in cooler by coffee machine.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTICLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
  • OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN PIZZA STATION.
  • OBSERVED COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED.
  • OBSERVED CONTAINER NOT LABELED. (FRONT COUNTER).
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLAMMABLES STORED IN WATER HEATER ROOM.
  • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH/DURABLE-GROUT MISSING.
  • OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED (SALT).
  • OBSERVED GROOVED CUTTING BOARD.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM TAG EXPIRED.
  • OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MIXER HEAD SOILED.
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK.
  • OBSERVED NON READY TO EAT FOODS DISPENSED WITHOUT HANDLE.
  • OBSERVED PLUMBING SYSTEM IN DISREPAIR (FREEZER PIPE LEAKING) OUTSIDE FREEZER.
  • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT TEMPERATURE 41 DEGREES OR UNDER. HAM and CHEESE SANDWICH (KITCHEN).
  • OBSERVED RAW FOODS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED (EGGS/BEEF) REACH IN COOLER.
  • OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TORN.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED REACH IN COOLER GASKETS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTL NOT LABELED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED.
  • OBSERVED TORN BAGS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED.
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS IN DISREPAIR (WOODEN SPOON).
  • OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CREVICES.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine cycle times/conveyor speed not correct per operating specifications.Dishwasher not operating.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen handsink. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.Front counter.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit Cooler drawers in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Spray cleaner in front counter.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Food prep area next to dressings.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Garlic sauce/dressing.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Storing beef in walk-in cooler and Bread in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Hose outside and by handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Ice cream freezer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Front counter& waitstaff area
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Front counter
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Silverware front counter.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Hose by dishwasher.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile missing.Pizza ovens
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walk-in cooler
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Light not functioning.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Caulk tube in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Windex Spray bottles by bread.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Limes in drinking ice front/back ice bins.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil, Kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop outside ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Kitchen/front counter
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.All coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Pots on top of rice containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Kitchen.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Kitchen
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Handsink kitchen hot water handle.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Hose outside.
  • Light not functioning.Bulbs burned out in both hoods, pizza oven & front stoves.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Back area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Front counter/drygoods area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro Repeat Violation.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walk-in Freezer outside
  • 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.Flour/beans/rice
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.All coolers.
  • Light not functioning.Water Heater room.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
2/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves walkin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
9/18/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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