Playa Chac Mool, 105 D St, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PLAYA CHAC MOOL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 105 D St, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501273
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Dusty light fixture in Kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of Ice Machine lid **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In shed **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxed produce on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding in minor disrepair by Dish machine
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container lid : in cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Missing knob to griddle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Food items in freezer
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of one food container : **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment by rear of building : old sink
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. 2 moldy lemons in box in walk in cooler . Corrective Action : Voluntarily discarded
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside in shed
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Boxed items outside storage
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Missing knobs to griddle : cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over fries in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Minor pinklike substance on deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment in handwash sink : by Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in handwash sink by Dishmachine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
2/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry goods
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in dairy **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine lid
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans , pork, chicken , cheese sauce at 110°f in steamer
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat in cooler, raw meat over bread in freezer
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Foods not hot held to 135°f minimum: Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. By Dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By Dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. By cook line
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Outside storage.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Berried in ice. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Chile rellenos. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Container of raw chicken over mole sauce. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Baggies of chicken, beef and shrimp, all raw, stored all in same plate. Manager explained these items are used for a fajita combination. Corrective action taken, explained cooking temperatures and storage, items were separated an marked to be cooked all, to a minimum temperature of 165?/15 seconds
  • 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 - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/ Chlorine, establishment has Quat test kit.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates are expired, but operator has the new Safe Staff books and will give the books to each employee today.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chile rellenos, flan cooked 2-3 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Insufficient water flow to hand sink by dish machine
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.standing water in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 moldy lemons in walk in cooler voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy, Items in walk in cooler/ reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Sushi over tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To-go containers not inverted
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals over ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Faded label in spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken at 115 in steam table . Reheated to 165? **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SUGAR UNDER PLUMBING :FRONTLINE SINK
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE JACKET OVER FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT :MICROWAVE
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. WIPE CLOTHS IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER READY TO EAT IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS :OUTSIDE STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. PLATES AT COOKLINE SOILED
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed employee GLASSES ON TOP OF TOMATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG RICE IN OUTSIDE STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. AT OUTSIDE MOPSINK Repeat Violation.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER READYTOEAT IN WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OILCONTAINERS , ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. ICESCOOP IN ICE CHEST
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair MOPSINK CRACKED
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR ICEMACHINE LID
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR BULKFOOD CONTAINER
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BLOCKED OUTSIDE DRAIN OPPOSITE MOPSINK
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY ITEMS IN SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.ITEMS IN SINK Repeat Violation.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF STORED WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGG OVER DESSERT IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. AVACODOS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEPPERS IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb. OUTSIDE MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING LEMONS AND LIMES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AND BEANS AT 130. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER CHEST IN SHED
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF BULK CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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