Old Calypso, 900 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OLD CALYPSO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 900 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
License #: 6012143
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 4/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ... In walk in freezer, Straw berries, French fries
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... In walk in cooler, water dripping on condensate lines. ... On Cook Line, Refrigerated Drawers Opposite Convection Ovens not Holding Temperature.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... In Walk In Cooler. ... On Cook Line to LEFT of open-top range
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Grilled Scallops, raw scallops, Chicken Breasts, Shrimp, Bacon,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... REACH IN COOLER ... Cook line Drawers, Mahi-Mahi 53?, Raw Chicken Breast 55?.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. ... Hobart floor mixer.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. --- on cook line near meat slicer.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. --- on cook line near meat slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. --- on cook line to Left of char broiler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. --- bowl in dry food bin of panko type breading.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. --- in kitchen on prep table, personal duffel bag on top of trat of wrapped lbs. of margerine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- cook line drawer, --- chicken breasts at 60 degrees F. Operator disposed of -product Corrected On Site. --- salmon and mahi 54 degrees Corrective Action Taken. seafood heavily iced.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding kitchen/prep area. --- open dry food bins - bread crumbs. Repeat Violation.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. --- in kitchen, missi g in some areas
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- in dry food storage, shaved almonds and corn starch.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. --- in kitchen, at wall end caps and columns.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- at cocktail bar, used as ice bin and wine bottle cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- dishmachine area, used as dump sink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. --- on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed molluscan shellfish removed from original container for long-term storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- in walk in cooler, mussels on half shells.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. No chlorine or quaternary or heat test strips.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish. oysters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. As evidenced by mesh strainer in sink next to coffee makers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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. ice scoop has no handle for ice machines
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Must hand wash , rinse and sanitize all wares in the 3 compartment sink until the dishmachine is functioning properly in all cycles. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed molluscan shellfish removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger, salmon, lobste Corrected On Site by movi to walkin .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler drawers on cook's line. Do Not keep any potentially hazardous foods in unit till repaired.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Dark turkey.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Duck in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher not washing hands after handling soiled dishes then clean.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. tall reachin cooler in salad prep.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tilapia filet boxes
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Almond
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach ifreezer
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrected by icing down.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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