La Cote Basque Winehouse, 3104 Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA COTE BASQUE WINEHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3104 Beach Blvd, Gulfport, FL 33707-6028
License #: 6205336
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside and top of bread warmer.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to outside rear. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.cook line area
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.Flourescent tubes in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Dish machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Triple sink and trash can area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Throughout the cooling units.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (At dish washer area) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**. To be corrected by 8 March 2014.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Foods throughout. Cooked pasta, sauces) **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (At dish washer area) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**. To be corrected by 8 March 2014.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Foods throughout. Cooked pasta, sauces) **Warning**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Back door to back yard/lot) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling above dish washer area. (2 above dish washer, 5 where pipes run thru ceiling above plates) **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (At dish washer area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. (Hole into kitchen from back wall A/C unit. Unit is above kitchen prep table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Red painted board and mirror near pool table covering window with gaps surrounding the board. Between the window and the board are two large holes going into the walls. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (Dried rodent droppings in kitchen along all walls, on shelves, behind cookline, on prep table by microwaves, on unused lower shelf under flat top grill. Over 40 droppings observed. Too many to count. Dried rodent droppings also in back room where upright coolers/freezers, chest freezers are stored. Droppings are found under shelves, dresser unit, window sills.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Foods throughout. Cooked pasta, sauces) **Warning**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (2 dead roaches in white two door cabinet in back of kitchen. 20 dead roaches of varying size in reused whipped cream bowl under pipe in back room next to glass door brown cooler.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Back door to back yard/lot) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. (Multiple units) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven and associated pipes. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment and behind stove/grill on wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling above dish washer area. (2 above dish washer, 5 where pipes run thru ceiling above plates) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall along floor below wooden table in back of kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of 5 microwaves and one toaster oven soiled with encrusted food debris and large quantities of sesame seeds (in toaster oven). **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (At dish washer area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. (Hole into kitchen from back wall A/C unit. Unit is above kitchen prep table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Red painted board and mirror near pool table covering window with gaps surrounding the board. Between the window and the board are two large holes going into the walls. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. (Sytrofoam cups and other miscellaneous single serve items behind, below broken base of white, two door cabinet in kitchen. Potential nesting material for rodents.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. (Towels and wash cloths piled in between and on sides of washer and dryer. Linens piled behind chest freezers in back room. Potential rodent nesting. ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. (Observed employee spraye roaches with Hot Shot spray. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (7 live roaches, infant to adult size, in utility sink in kitchen that is covered by a wooden board. Employee sprayed roach area at utility sink. One live small roach on shelf above dish machine where silverware is stored.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (Dried rodent droppings in kitchen along all walls, on shelves, behind cookline, on prep table by microwaves, on unused lower shelf under flat top grill. Over 40 droppings observed. Too many to count. Dried rodent droppings also in back room where upright coolers/freezers, chest freezers are stored. Droppings are found under shelves, dresser unit, window sills.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Foods throughout. Cooked pasta, sauces) **Warning**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.Back kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Ledge on hot holding set up.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Three door reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs and produce in the reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Toaster oven in the large kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by a wooden table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Throughout
5/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door)
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - All hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on all kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed food residue build-up on exterior doors of all coolers.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of flour exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food on kitchen storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dishmachine area.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled carpeting in storeroom.
  • Critical - Working containers of spices removed from original containers not identified by common name.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on employee bathroom floor. This violation must be corrected by : 12/14/11.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of bar reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed missing screen in kitchen window.
  • Observed soiled carpeting throughout premises.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on storeroom floor behind equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Replace broken window behind deep freezer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[upright]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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.[expired in April] This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/2011.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving,equipment,etc]
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live birds in kitchen.[in birdcage] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.[cooled with ice]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.[no soap,towels ,etc] This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/2011.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk]
5/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[Upright]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin freezers]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[kitchen ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.[KITCHEN FLOOR]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. toaster oven
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up the can opener holder.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan shield
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour, rice
  • Observed reachin freezer secured with duct tape.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior sides of ice machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near prep table.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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