Hurricane Hanks, 5346 Gulf Dr, Holmes Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HURRICANE HANKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5346 Gulf Dr, Holmes Bch, FL 34217
License #: 5104366
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Lids in kitchen handsink area
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored on top of handsink at cookline.
5/1/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Water and wine container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine(smaller ice machine).
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray of potatoes stored on top of handsink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food tray pan stored on top of handsink next to dishwash area Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to small ice bin
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-middle prep cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees -kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Observed safestaff employee trainung certificates that are expired. Observed training dates from 2001 and 2003. Employee training certificates good for three years. Person in charge not able to provide any current employee training records.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touchung raw steaks and then immediately touch a loaf of bread with same gloved hands used to touch raw steak Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sheet pan stored on top of handsink at cookline
  • Observed scoop for salsa lacking handle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed wet wiping cloth at bar on top of reach in cooler holding beer
2/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish wash area hand sink covered with large sheet pans, utensils, bowl and bag of bread.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [bar]
  • 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. New cook, employed 3 months, states he has food manager card at home. Please supply card or provide employee training card.
  • Critical - Observed black soil buildup inside short ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. [Observed cook handle lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla shells and tools after handling raw meats to place on grill while wearing same sanitary gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [Black beans prepared today as per date marking stored covered on walk in cooler shelf with other foods stored on and around container. Food may not properly cool and will be heating surrounding foods.] Corrected On Site by uncovering container and moving from surrounding containers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Observed bartender wash hands in large bay sink at bar where collander and supplies are stored rather than in hand sink at end of bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. [at end of bar]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [2 at bar on counter]
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Incomplete 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.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cookline coolers.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of meats. Plate of raw beef on top of 4 corners of 4 separate meats in cookline cooler. Potential for plate bottom to contact meats and cause cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [by slicer and at tea station] Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs stored above raw beef patties and above bowl of prepared salad.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Taco salad fried bowls stored on open shelf above hand sink on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Expired CFM on-duty.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
  • SOUP SPOONS AT WAITSTATION NOT STORED HANDLE UP.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cook taking mushrooms straight from shipping box and slicing them, without first washing them. Mushrooms have visable dirt on them. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching shredded cheese with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine which is very dusty. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed cook changing gloves between tasks without washing hands before putting on new gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching shredded cheese with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [bar area]
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [walkin cooler, chunks of rubber loose and some spots bare metal sticking up]
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[walkin cooler]
  • Violation: 36-21-1 Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. [kitchen mats very sticky]
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. [kitchen] Repeat Violation. Callback 9/22/09, vent by cookline done, rear of kitchen vent and ceiling tiles still need cleaning or replaced.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[coldcuts /walkin cooler: ham, salami, corned beef, cheese. Sliced and repackaged]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. [walkin cooler, soups, plantfoods.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. [two cooks] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found / one on box of oil next to handsink. This violation must be corrected by : 9/22/09.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead roaches in trap by water heater. This violation must be corrected by : 9/22/09.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [walkin cooler, chunks of rubber loose and some spots bare metal sticking up]
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[walkin cooler]
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. [kitchen mats very sticky]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. [kitchen] Repeat Violation.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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