Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HARD ROCK CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 313 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-6565
License #: 5402397
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields around. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Downstairs bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ants insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding.Basil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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. Gallon of milk
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walk in freezer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Spray hose leaking
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Paint peeling off by mixer head
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.merlot butter
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Server station Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.upstairs bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.downstairskitchen and upstairs bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.black olives
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bar ice
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.upstairs bar
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment (s) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN UNDER COOKLINE, REACH IN ACROSS FROM COOKLINE and REACH IN ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (OPERATOR DISCARDED PONTENZIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS and AND USING ICE BATH IN ALL 3 COOLERS)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. METAL CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE TO DISPENSE ICE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL PHF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by/over food. HAND LIQUID SOAP STORED OVER COOKING OILS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CONTAINERS WITH CHERRIES IN BAR AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms is not integrated with the building's fire detection system. Boiler Information: Boiler Jurisdiction Number: FL123557, Boiler Expiration Date: 05/03/2012
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/potential cross contamination. INSIDE REACH IN DRIPPING SOILED CONDENSATION NEAR FOODS
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. BARTENDER SLICING LIMES 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. PAPER CUPS ON SALT and PEPPER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldlike substance.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue. UPSTAIRS BAR AREA
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW TURKEY OVER POTATOES
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. IN KITCHEN AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use. TONGS THAT FELL ON FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. FRONT DINNING AREA BAR
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. EMPLOYEES BOTTLE WATER NEXT TO UNCOVERED FOOD
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area. DEAD FLY IN BAR UPSTAIRS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. EMPLOYEES BOTTLE WATER NEXT TO UNCOVERED FOOD
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. DEAD FLY IN BAR UPSTAIRS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.expo,expo1,cookline drawers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin freezer ,reachin freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.restroom
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.broken coverplate in boiler room.
  • Critical. No carbon monoxide sensor device located in a gas boiler room in a building which also contains sleeping rooms. Boiler Information: Boiler Jurisdiction Number: FL 123557, Boiler Expiration Date: 5-3-2012
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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