Island Dogs, 505 Front St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: ISLAND DOGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 505 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428035
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 6/12/2014

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Kitchen window. Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On-Site Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed on stove to temp. Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on non food-contact equipment.Top of white freezer	6/12/2014	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No Violations Were Observed	1/29/2014	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dish wash area Warning Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar Warning Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large clear containers Warning High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Corrected On-Site Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over cheese Corrected On-Site Warning High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At time of inspection observed 10 dry rodent droppings underneath the dish washer and Observed 10 dry droppings along the wall ,behind the white freezer and 3 dry rodent droppings on top of the dishwasher. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dish Wash area. Corrected On-Site Warning Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Oyster bar. Warning Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning	1/28/2014	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On-Site Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Basic - Exterior kitchen window has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site	7/3/2013	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knives Corrected On-Site Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.shrimp , plant Corrected On-Site Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken wings Corrected On-Site	12/10/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar	7/24/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed missing thermometer Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.	4/3/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Ladies Room In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoop Corrected On Site. Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Back prep area. Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cooks Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Bar.Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen and back prep area. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Spray cleaner bottle. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.By utensils. Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives Corrected On Site.	12/14/2011	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation. 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. FOR EDWIN CHAVEZ Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER CUT VEGETABLES Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER SEVERAL RTE FOODS Corrected On Site. Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.	5/20/2011	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified. Critical. Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. After use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of FOOD such as melons or FISH, PACKAGED FOODs such as canned BEVERAGES, or cooling coils and tubes of EQUIPMENT, ice may not be used as FOOD. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Critical. No bare hand contact of exposed ready-to-eat food. Food EMPLOYEES' may contact ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands immediately prior to service if the operator of the public food service establishment maintains a written operational procedure. (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Critical. Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; and 386.204 FS: A person may not smoke in an enclosed indoor workplace, except as otherwise provided in section 386.2045 FS. Effectiveness. (A) Except as provided in Paragraph (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES' shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES' such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Critical. SANITIZING Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in milligrams per Liter of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (A) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of FOOD and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. (B) Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by EMPLOYEES' and by CONSUMERS if CONSUMER self- service is provided. (C) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES that are intended for FOOD- or lip-contact shall be furnished for CONSUMER self- service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an APPROVED dispenser. (A) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of FOOD and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. (B) Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by EMPLOYEES' and by CONSUMERS if CONSUMER self- service is provided. (C) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES that are intended for FOOD- or lip-contact shall be furnished for CONSUMER self- service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an APPROVED dispenser. Critical. (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Critical. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device. Storage. Except as specified under Sections 7-207.12 and 7-208.11, EMPLOYEES' shall store their PERSONAL CARE ITEMS in facilities as specified under Paragraph 6-305.11(B). Critical. Separation. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Critical. Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In large rooms, and in certain locations where visual obstructions cannot be completely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the extinguisher location. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.	12/2/2010	Routine - Food	Not available electronically
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. UNWRAPPED STRAWS Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. RESTROOMS & BAR AREA Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in wall. Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. 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	6/22/2010	Routine - Food	Warning Issued

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