Mixer's Bar & Grill, 3430 E Lake Rd Ste 1, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MIXER'S BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3430 E Lake Rd Ste 1, Palm Harbor, FL 34685-2414
License #: 6213361
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In shed
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead under three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.at bar under soda lines
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Wing sauce in mixing bowl stored on top of garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Next to fryers
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chili, corn beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near HWS
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cooks line
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.glass cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Three door up right reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corn beef, chili, various items in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Under prep table
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, cookline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cookline
  • High Priority - Cheese with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 49F, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from stove
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than sauce in sink, cookline
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce, sauce
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on gainer above slicer
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bar
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Above slicer
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups, bar area
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Rw shell eggs over herbs
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Soup
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under slicer
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container on seasonings shelf
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons and limes, bar area
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near back door
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers under prep table on cookline
  • Critical - Expired employee training To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. vinegar, cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chili in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife, cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. oranges at bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bar
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. pla tic food containers under prep table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. pasta bin next to grill
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from stove
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed black debris accumulated on kitchen floor....under leftside of dishwasher area by wall
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on beer lines by dishwasher area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...wall behind sprayer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...behind flattop grill
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...cooler opposite stove Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---under slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...left side of sandwich cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor under cases of beer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind slicer table
12/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler--soup, cooked chicken, stew.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hanging on oven door handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee not washing hands before regloving. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on surface of walkin cooler door frame and inside door handle/push bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cans shelf by stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--upper microwaves shelf
  • Waste line clocked at bar---by video game.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...by left fryer.
  • Observed food/beer/soda debris accumulated on bar floor...by bottles bin.
  • Observed hole in wall...by hanging brooms--kitchen door hallway.
8/25/2010Routine - 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.[container potatos salad, heavy cream,] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[tuna salad, meat roll ups] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[shepherd pie filling made yesterday in cooler 50 degrees voluntarily thrown away]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[walkin cooler holding food at 43-47 degrees]
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area[covering on ice machine does not protect ice when dispensing]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[beef over tortilla in reachin on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[celery in buckets of water]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cup in sauce] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[on upright freezer in kitchen]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[guns in bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[on warming pans under grill]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[interior over]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[utensils and tools in soiled pan above hot table]
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.[gave operator form] Repeat Violation.
5/19/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.whipped cream in bar reachin
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walkin cooler
  • 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.in pasta
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on top of bin outside
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.in bar
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.around lid of delistyle reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.on cookline
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.around dish area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.in bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.pipe from ice machine overflowing onto ground outside, not going to mop sink as it should
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.shared by plaza
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.in kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purses on soda-in-box
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.licensed for 84 have 118. at web site print seating change form, have it signed off and send to Tampa office.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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