Nortons Bar & Grill, 1824 Main St, Dunedin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NORTONS BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1824 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
License #: 6214146
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walkin cooler
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By 3 compt sink
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under prep sink
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at the bar
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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. Milk
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Paper towel dispenser , kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Cookline near grill
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near grill
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen
  • 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. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Paper towel dispenser, kitchen
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf, storage shelf near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels provided at a non-handwash sink. Cook line prep sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer - chest
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ground beef patties
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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. Sour cream and potato salad individuals, heavy cream
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Back kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unisex bathroom
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Next to kitchen door and at bar.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in olive container in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fans in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing cooler.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cookline.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelf under stainless steel prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under blue bar cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Jello
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At bar. This is the only bar hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Next to kitchen door.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All standing coolers.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Cook line Turned off at spigot under sink due to leak
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives stored in crevices between equipment , cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior of convection oven
  • 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. Foam cup inside bulk flour bin, cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Arctic air freezer next to convection oven
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. Dish drying area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin, cook line
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cutting board on the reachin deli style cooler on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Case of lemons,case of limes.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryer baskets on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin and splash shield of the ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives between reachin deli style cooler and food preperation table on cookline.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Bottom shelves covered with aluminum foil on cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on cookline.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--inside spices/bottles box by flattop grill
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under broiler/flattop grill
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under spare sodaboxes by CO2 tanks
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment....by fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue..2door upright cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...knives in between prep table and cooler--opposite fryer
  • Critical - Unlabeled squirt bottles by flattop grill
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of bulk container of flour
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container on shelf above reach in cooler
  • Observed personal item (hat) stored with food utensils, on shelf in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. potato salad
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk container of flour, kitchen
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. bar
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk flour, kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above prep table
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soda holder at bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue (water). reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed soiled interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut limes, lemons and cherries on ice at bar
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). chili
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered chili in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chili at 43 degrees
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. tall double door reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves above prep table, kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at bar
  • Light not functioning. walk in cooler
11/30/2010Routine - 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. potato salad in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. container of chicken in walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; holes in door in mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.accumulated water in reach in coolers at bar/back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves above food prep table and reachin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. door handle of reachin freezer next to oven
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Class K between kitchen handsink and prep table with trashcan in front
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.at bar/back kitchen area
8/17/2010Routine - 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. creamer, reachin cooler at bar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. raw chicken in plastic tub, walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled cup in bulk flour on shelf near tall reach in freezer , kitchen
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. silver double door reachin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled small white reach-in freezer gaskets. by soda boxes Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of tall reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above reachin cooler/back prep table
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar near ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. on floor under ice bin at bar Corrected On Site.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. marinara sauce on shelf near office
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half at 45 degrees in keg cooler across from 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. broken thermometer in keg cooler across from 3 compartment sink and small cooler below computer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. kitchen
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary at bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.by soda boxes
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. by kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/ water.reachin coolers at bar
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of prep table above shelf of table, next to kitchen handsink
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. tongs stored on fryer handle
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. cardboard dumpster
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dishwashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. dishwashing areaand under kitchen handsink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by soda boxes, kitchen
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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