Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar, 106 St George St, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RENDEZVOUS WINE & FOOD BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 106 St George St, St Augustine, FL 32084-3662
License #: 6500729
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Bar. Only wash and sanitize with no step in between.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Container with hollow handle reused for sangrias. Bar cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas under sandwich presses in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Upstairs reach in cooler. Thermometer is broken and not usable. Unit in kitchen by hand sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatula under sandwich press in kitchen. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Multiple items in hand sink in kitchen. Moved to prep sink and run under water by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containers with hollow handle used for storing sangrias. Units are washed and reused.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Frozen items that are thawing. Moved by employee. Hand sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Crumbs in reach in gaskets
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Cheese
  • Basic - Soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Where gaskets touch
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Chips
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Deli meat dated 11/9. Discarded
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. On plastic panel
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Bar.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at bar.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upstairs reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen by triple sink. Roast beef 46?F, chicken salad 47?F, crab salad 46?F, turkey 48?F. TCS moved to working cooler by employee.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. By tea and sugar packets in bar.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler reads 46F, all TCS in cooler 46?F or higher. Reach in cooler by triple sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid on triple sink.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. In ice machine
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Can of WD40 on shelf with penutbutter
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. 3 compartment sink at bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats, hamburgers, roast beef in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad dated 01-04.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No 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. Employee working in kitchen since 03-2011 has no employee safety training.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. At bar.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical - No 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. Employee working in kitchen since 03-2011 has no employee safety training.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked veggie burgers in reach in cooler dated 07-02.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 25+ live above sandwich prep table and on and around refrigerator including gaskets. 20+ dead in same areas. 2 dead in bar area. Roach droppings noted on walls in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed rodent bait displayed improperly. Roach traps over food contact surface. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BUCKET IN HANDSINK
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. BUG SPRAY IS HOME USE ONLY
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TOASTER OVEN INTERIOR
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS IN REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. AT BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. NUMEROUS SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. NUMEROUS MEDICINES OVER MICROWAVES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS BY FRIDGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN COOLER)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CIGARETTE OVER UTENSILS AT BAR
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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