Halfshell Lounge, 1956 Park Meadows Dr, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Halfshell Lounge
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1956 Park Meadows Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907-3706
License #: 4601787
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of grayish/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by cuttingboard and blender. **Corrected On-Site**
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler curtain. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Behind establishment.
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler curtains.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 97 fl oz can of O-At-KA VAQUITA DORADA. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 47°F in dressing reach in cooler. Reach in cooler turned down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the entire kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in the entire kitchen.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - sani. bucket on server's prep. sink found at 0ppm.
  • 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 - observed employee handling dirty dishes into bus tub then go on to handke clean foam cups without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided, however certificates are expired.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled - observed employee cutting raw seafood then go onto touch clean equipment without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dishes being ran thru dishmachine without booster on - COS.
  • Critical - Observed dishmachine rince temp not reaching 180 degrees F at manifold - COS.
  • Critical - Observed employee washing dirty dishes then go on to handle clean dishes without appropriately washing hands - COS.
  • Observed expired safe-staff certificates.
  • Observed lightshield caps missing on preptable on cokline.
  • Critical - Observed no 'employee must wash hands' sign in bar handsink and no employee drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed no hot water at bar handsink.
  • Critical - Observed no soap or hand drying provisions in back handwash sink by 3 comp skink -COS.
  • Critical - Observed raw whole shell eggs stored above RTE foods in wic.
  • Observed rusted shelves in wic/ rust comes off when racks are touched and fall down onto food containers.
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by papers and pesonal items by back dishmachine area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on cookline.
  • Observed food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor - under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw whole shell eggs stored above granulated sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched - on cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - cookline.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation - chowder and chilli in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. disregarded.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - by ice machine behind reach-in cooler.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls - ice scoop. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, deli meat, raw fish, raw beef reach-in cooler across from cookline found at 49 F. Corrected On Site. All items were moved to a working cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - reach-in cooler across from cookline found at an air temp. of 49 F. Please fax in repair report.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to handling clean equipment without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls - ice scoop stored on top of ice machine and surface is dusty. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--sugar canister.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb of mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink across from three compartment sink used to store clipboard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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