Milltop Tavern, 19 1/2 St George St, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MILLTOP TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19 1/2 St George St, St Augustine, FL 32084-3607
License #: 6500862
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen next to hand sink.
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray out back door of upstairs bar on top of reach in freezer next to mop sink.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In between wall and box freezer/walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By exit leading towards men's room.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Double door Unit in upstairs bar. Thermometer is broken and cannot be read properly.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Forks next to hand sink in kitchen on Prep table. Moved away by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on left side of wall of next to downstairs bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in reach in cooler next to stove. Moved by manager. **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. Chicken wings cooked 2-3 days ago per manager. In walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in disrepair. Dispenser must be positioned right to function properly.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatula under sandwich presses in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table by sandwich presses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm chlorine in sanitizer bucket and triple sink downstairs.
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup In chicken in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By reach in cooler with fruit outside of kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. In ice bin near back door of kitchen.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. Ice bin Near back door of kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler by stove. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On cutting board in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bacon on floor in walk in cooler. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 49?F, chicken salad 49?F in reach in cooler by door. Items to be put on 4 hour time as a public health option and are to be discarded at 2:30 pm.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead palmetto bugs in kitchen. 2by entrance. Cleaned up by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit by entrance. Breaker turned on by manager.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Quat.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Canned beverage on make table cooler. Corrective action - discarded.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Around chute of machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On make table reach in cooler next to stove.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of breaded chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Boiled wings in reach in cooler at cookline made yesterday, no other bulk wings. **Repeat Violation**
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Bus tub with boiled wings cracked in reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with restaurant food. Bar cooler upstairs.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Both ice machines outside.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle missing on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken tenders, shrimp, boiled wings. Repeat Violation.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Soyr cream-walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on reach in freezer door, next to steam table.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Upstairs and downstairs. Repeat Violation.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Upstairs and downstairs. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting gloves on.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soyr cream-walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining lettuce.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over dry storage food.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on reach in freezer door, next to steam table.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Employee food stored with restaurant food. Second floor bar reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All cheeses, half-n-half, sour cream.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. First floor bar.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tomatoes in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Shrimp, chicken, wings.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DELI MEATS AT 48 SITTING ON TOP OF FOOD IN MAKE TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. BLACK BEANS COOLING IN LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS AT 57 IN WALK IN COOLER COOLING FROM NIGHT BEFORE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SAUCE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. GLASS CRACKED ON COKE COOLER UNIT IN BAR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. BLACK BUILD UP IN MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. WOOD ROTTING IN DISHWASHING AREA OF KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. IN KITCHEN
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK CONTAINERS AT BARS
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. UPSTAIRS BAR 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. BAR EMPLOYEE STATES BAREHAND CONTACT OCCURRS ON LEMONS AND OTHER ITEMS AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. MISSING DATE ON UPSTAIRS ICEMACHINE WATERFILTER
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CHIPPED HANDLE TO PLASTIC CONTAINER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN/CHIPPED SPATULA
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair MICROWAVE HANDLE -KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTING COUNTER IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. AS PREP SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS RESTROOM
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SOILED APRONS NEXT TO BREADS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. UNDER UPSTAIRS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR STORAGE
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair MISSING KNOBS TO COOKER, RUSTYBASE TO WALKINCOOLER FLOOR /THRESHOLD , RUSTY COOKER BASE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. OUTSIDE BAR
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ANTS IN DOWNSTAIRS OUTSIDE BAR SODA NOZZLE
  • Light not functioning. NUMEROUS IN KITCHEN
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR
9/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVESIN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS UNITS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF, SHRIMP , CHICKEN VAT 60 F (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURE ) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND AT UPSTAIRS BAR
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. UPSTAIRS THERMOMETER
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. KITCHEN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER TORTILLAS IN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. AT PREPTABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CRACKED FOOD CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair MISSING KNOBS TO KITCHEN COOKER .RUSTYBASE OF WALKINCOOLER . MISSING MICROWAVE PLATE .Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVESIN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. OPPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS UNITS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. UPSTAIRS BAR
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULKFOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. ITEMS UNDER PLUMBING -KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UPSTAIRS HANDSINK
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BY STORAGE RACK
  • Light not functioning. IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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