Minnie's Beach Cafe, 5360 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Minnie's Beach Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5360 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
License #: 5102062
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equiptment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed container of chicken soup held at 91°F. Soup had been out of temperature less than four hours. It was then placed on stove top to be reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed an empty sanitizer bucket . Dishwash machine was at 0ppm. Employee switched out bucket at time of inspection.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed box of potatoes stored on floor. Also observed bag of onions not stored six inches above the ground.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses.
  • Basic - Shelf liner (cardboard) under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf liner on shelf across from cookline.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food ( beef)thawed at room temperature. Corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease ad food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with grease and food debris at cookline.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container (coffee mug filled with coffee)on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed grease ad food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage and cooked potatoes held on ice bath but at 65 degrees fahrenheit. Sausages have been out of cooler less than four hours. Sausages were then moved to reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with grease and food debris at cookline.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor(boxes of bread) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of ice shoot at drink station with black mold like substance.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-womens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee touching tomatos with barehands while chopping them. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed ham thawing at room temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled cardboard on shelf under prep line.
  • Observed wall in disrepair next to reach in freezer , next to entrance of kItchen
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. [Reach in cooler in 2 door upright in kitchen reads 30degF, ambient air at 43degF.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice chute at soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine (black panel grooves). Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. [50lb. box of potatoes stored on floor across from dry storage.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Shredded potatoes draining over sole kitchen hand sink (not resting in sink.) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [bottle of witch hazel above fresh vegetables.]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Frontcounter. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. [black panel grooves in ice machine] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean bowl stod on firty shelf over cookline toaster.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [under bread toaster]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [Container of white crystals on upper shelf over waffle iron area]
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes from day before.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage, potatoes on ice at cookline prep table at 47degF. Corrected On Site by replenishing ice.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored on counter at cookline, 70+degF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54degF, cooked potatoes, True 2 door cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site by discarding.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Potatoes coooed in deep bucket, packed tight, at 54degF after overnight holding.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes at 54degF. after sitting overnight.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands first. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Lower shelf of cookline prep table lined with heavily soiled cardboard
  • Observed 2 door True reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed area between wooden cutting suface and cutting board at toaster heavily soiled with crumbs.
  • Observed residue build-up on uncovered fire supression line directly over stove burners.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior and backside pipes of black undercounter cookline cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in women's restroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at several kitchen areas.
  • Observed several large holes in wall at floor level of wall below passthru window.
  • Observed wall below passthru window soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with evidence of rodent rub marks at hole and alo pipes and wall above passthru from kitchen to front area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling where pipes run into ceiling above passthru from kitchen to front line.
  • Critical. Expired and incomplete 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.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. FOODS COLD HELD ABOVE 41F REACHIN COOLER TRUE AT KITCHEN PREPLINE-FOODS 47-50F (SALADS, EGS, HAM, GROUND BEEF, SAUSAGES ETC.) CALLBACK FOODS 41-43F - COMPLIED COOLER RUNNING AROUND 41-43F - COMPLIED
  • Critical. COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE 41 F OR BELOW. TWO DOOR TRUE AT KITCHEN PREPLINE, AMBIENT AIR 50F & FOODS 47-50F.
  • Critical. RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER COOKED HAM IN REACHIN COOLER IN BACK HALLWAY. (COMPLIED)
  • ICE SCOOP STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX COMPLIED
  • Critical. INTERIOR SHELVES IN REACHIN COOLER 2 DOOR TRUE ENCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS (NEXT ROUTINE)
  • TILES WORN, TORN, MISSING ON FLOOR AT COOKLINE (NEXT ROUTINE)
  • BACK & SIDES OF GRILL ENCRUSTED IN GEASE & FOOD DEBRIS (NEXT ROUTINE)
  • CEILING TILE IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN HAS HOLE IN IT (NEXT ROUTINE)
6/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. OBSERVED SLICED CORNED BEEF STORED IN CONTAINER LABELED TURKEY
  • Critical. OBSERVED CORNED BEEF DATED 3/15-4/15
  • Critical. SHELL EGGS SITTING OUT AT COOKLINE NOT REFRIGERATED. APPROXIMATELY 6 DOZEN. ADVISED TO PULL OUT SMALLER AMOUNTS AT A TIME AS THE KITCHEN IS VERY WARM.
  • Critical. FOODS COLD HELD ABOVE 41F REACHIN COOLER 2 DOOR TRUE AT KITCHEN PREPLINE, FOODS 47-50F. SALADS,EGGS, GROUND BEEF, HAM, SAUSAGES. ADVISED TO DISCARD FOODS.
  • Critical. COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE 41F OR BELOW. FOUR DOOR TRUE AT KITCHEN PREP AREA AMBIENT AIR 50F. ADVISED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING TEMP. OF 41F OR BELOW.
  • Critical. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER COOKED HAM IN REACHIN COOLER IN BACK HALLWAY.
  • FOOD SCOOPS STORED IN STANDING WATER (CORRECTED ON SITE )
  • IN USE UTENSIL IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX
  • Critical. OBSERVED PREP PERSON WASH HANDS IN SANITIZER BUCKET
  • Critical. INTERIOR SHELVES OF REACH IN COOLER 2 DOOR TRUE ENCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD DEBIRS.
  • TUILE WORN, TORN, MISSING AT COOKLINE FLOOR.
  • BACK & SIDES OF GRILL ENCRUSTED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBIRS.
  • CEILING TILE IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN HAS A BIG HOLE IN IT.
  • Critical. OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical. IBUPROFEN PAIN RELIEVER STORED ON SHELF ABOVE KTICHEN COOKLINE PREP TABLE
  • UNNESESSARY ITEMS ON SHELF ABOVE KITCHEN COOKLINE PREPARATION TABLE. CRAYONS, SCREWS, COINS, GUM, PENS, CHAPSTICK, ETC (CORRECTED ON SITE)
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Soy sauce in reused mustard container.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop sitting on top of ice machine which is very dusty.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook put on gloves to handle toast after cracking eggs, but failed to wash hands first. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic storage container used for flour is seriously damaged, held together with DUCKTAPE
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers not inverted. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by cookline preparation table with pass through window. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[cookline]
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.[soups]
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.[repackaged ham, coldcuts]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [sausages at cookline 50F] icebath melted, returned to cooler. Advised not to stack as high, check icebath frequently, or keep in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. TRUE 2 door, kitchen
  • Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf cover at kitchen cookline preparation table.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Plastic food storage container lids stored in dirty milk crates.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers should be inverted.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen by pass through window.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood] Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. Kitchen by dishwasher.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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