Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill, 125 Hwy 17 South, East Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MUSSELWHITE'S SEAFOOD & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 125 Hwy 17 South, East Palatka, FL 32131-6814
License #: 6400654
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Hamburgers above French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in diced ham and turkey **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chowder prepared yesterday at 46 degrees in walk in cooler. Cooling method incorrect, large covered bucket used. Separated into smaller containers and placed in walk in freezer. Cooled to 41 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bins in storage area and plastic cups in wait station wet nesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cook with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds before donning clean gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wait staff. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Take out trays not inverted. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Outside walk-in cooler maintaining food at 45-47F.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetnesting.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container stored above cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on pie tray.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45F, Milk 46F, Ham 47F, Butter 46F, items in ouside walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Items moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Fryer cleaner stored above food. Corrected On Site.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; damaged food segregated
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not protected from contamination during preparation. Fish thawing in 3 compartment sink while sink was being used to wash dishes.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Fish.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat butter packets.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Homemade dressings, sauces, margarita mix in plastic jugs.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaner and body mist.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Dust strings hanging from air vents over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose on mop sink.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
10/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Egg Wash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hushpuppy Batter 78 Degrees F at room temperature. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed BIB drink syrup stored on floor.
  • Faucet/handle missing at handsink in employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed santizer towel bucket stored on prep. table.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple Liquid Inside. Repeat Violation.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without proper documentation. PAPERWORK NEEDED TO SHOW THIS POLICY IS USED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HUSHPUPPY BATTER (WITH EGGS) 58'F ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW HAMBURGER ABOVE SEAFOOD AND OTHER FOODS WITH LESSER COOK TEMPS. IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED WITH EMPLOYEE
  • Critical. Observed brown stain in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVERS DUSTY IN OUTSIDE WALKIN
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. BAR
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. PURPLE LIQUID
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site. PROVIDED
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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