Paradise Grille, 6850 Beach Plaza Dr, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PARADISE GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6850 Beach Plaza Dr, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6212047
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(mop sink)
  • Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(Sanitizer Bucket 200+ppm chlorine ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.(dipped hands in Sanitizer Bucket instead of washing hands) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.(back storage hallway ceiling open to men''''s restrooms ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
5/29/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.(back storage hallway ceiling open to men''s restrooms ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.(exterior soffit area) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(threaded spigot in hallway) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.(back storage hallway ceiling open to men's restrooms ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.(exterior soffit area) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. (To many to count In hallway with mop sink) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(beef over mayo and canned beer) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.(back hallway near rear door 12 dry hard ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(threaded spigot in hallway) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Employee washed in 3 compartment sink ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
3/21/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(throughout establishment)
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(at spigot in hallway leading to back storage area)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment.(multiple birds flying in and out of kitchen)
12/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(throughout establishment)
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(at spigot in hallway leading to back storage area)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Washing hands in 3 compartment sink because there is no hand sink)
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.(employee states hand sink was destroyed while moving refrigeration unit out of building and ownership has yet to repair)
  • Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment.(multiple birds flying in and out of kitchen)
12/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.(throughout establishment)
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(at spigot in hallway leading to back storage area)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Washing hands in 3 compartment sink because there is no hand sink)
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.(employee states hand sink was destroyed while moving refrigeration unit out of building and ownership has yet to repair)
  • Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment.(multiple birds flying in and out of kitchen)
12/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. 3rd bay of 3 compartment sink where sanitizer is set up has bottom corner that is spilt allowing water to drip from sink during use. Water is observed collecting in bucket under sink.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked sausages held on shelf above grill. Top of stack is under 135?F, bottom of stack is above 135?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw not date marked in upright cooler near fryer. employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 44 F; cook line Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw ground beef on shelf above raw fish Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[broken inside make-table]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[make-table/minimal food in cooler]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[both restrooms]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving under microwave]
  • Critical - Observed damaged three-compartment sink.[sanitize compartment is leaking]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior surface of ice cream freezer]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic fish spread container used for pancake batter]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[3 compartment sink]
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[produce cooler]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving ]
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[restrooms ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[utensil handles]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[threw away]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[on shelving ]
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[ants on self-serve countertop ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.[plywood prep table with screws]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[mens restroom]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[storage shelves]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[fan]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[both interior and exterior surfaces of white/rusted chest freezer at rear of kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.[birds inside kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
2/4/2011Routine - 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.[milk]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[mop sink faucet ]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Deli style cooler against the wall on cookline at 55 No food involved.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Wooden piece on left fryer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Chest freezer inside top and gaskets.
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sausage,links and patties pre cooked,sour cream T 45 Corrected On Site.discarded and set up at working r.I.cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Deli style cooler on cook line.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelf above deli style cooler at prep area.
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.Triple sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Screen door standing open in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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