Key Lime Cafe, 211 Colorado Ave Ste 5, Stuart, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KEY LIME CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 211 Colorado Ave Ste 5, Stuart, FL 34994
License #: 5301464
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/15/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Light not functioning. Restroom.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun holster in disrepair, missing catch tray. Main bar.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar **Repeat Violation**
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants on and under hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 1of 3 under counter.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed 2-comp sink set-up to wash glassware at open-air patio bar. As per plan review proviso #3, open air bars are limited to beverage preparation only, no warewashing is allowed at open air bars.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. cook employee rinsed hands off in 3-comp sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping drinks in strainer in basin of hand sink at patio bar.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. exterior bar.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. grill/lp tanks from 7/04 holiday located on front dining patio.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar bin.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... produce/cheese refrig. in prep room.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition... no handle on ice scoop at bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue... bottom refrig/freezer in back storage room.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface... kitchen fans.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... produce/cheese refrig. in prep room.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface... kitchen fans.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress/completed... dish machine added in kitchen/prep room without plan review approval. Referral form provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4/13/2012.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... kitchen.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress... added dish machine, warning issued on previous inspection, under time extension.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue... bottom refrig/freezer in back storage room.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition... no handle on ice scoop at bar.
4/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license... expired. Paid on site conf #117040888. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... produce/cheese refrig. in prep room.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress/completed... dish machine added in kitchen/prep room without plan review approval. Referral form provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4/13/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface... kitchen fans.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided... for seared tuna on night menu.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... raw fish, chicken, beef 54f in 2-dr line cooler overnight. All moved to adequate refrig.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... 2-dr line cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... 2-dr line cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... VICTORY salad cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... beverage area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... hallway ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... hallway mens restroom.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No 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.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect... Corrected On Site with gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cooked chicken 60f overnight in line cooler. Observed discarded on site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... raw fish, chicken, beef 54f in 2-dr line cooler overnight. All moved to adequate refrig.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition... no handle on cup used to scoop ice.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only... in kitchen.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided... for seared tuna on night menu.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only... by ice maker.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only... in exterior restroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... at exterior bar, no hot water connection.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... WHIRLPOOL refrig in storage room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... exterior restroom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cooked chicken 54/beef 56f overnight in reach-in. stop-saled.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only... in front entrance.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cooked chicken 52f overnight. Discarded by owner on site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... raw chicken, mahi 51f, moved to cooler at 37f.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit... WHIRLPOOL refrig.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... exterior bar hand sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle... glass cleaner.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle... 2 at exterior bar.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only... outside bar.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only... by ice machine.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress... renovations completed, operating without approved plan review. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture... hand sink at beverage station.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable... soft spot/weak support on cook line.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner... spoons at tea station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture... hand sink at beverage station.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... soft spot/weak support on cook line.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license... over 70 days. Corrected On Site on phone/credit card.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... line cooler.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... raw fish, chicken 52-54f in reach-in. Moved to another unit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods chicken over fish, beef.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect... no gloves available at this time.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine... quat. ammonium.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... patio restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... patio restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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