Riverhouse Reef & Grill, 955 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RIVERHOUSE REEF & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 955 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5105346
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, white fish.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauce in walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan that had whipped butter in it
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ,whipped butter
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Drawers on cooks line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.eggs/ cranberries
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Whipped butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottles in bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Sugar container
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. On cooks line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above steam tables on cook line.
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Mussels, oysters in pans in WIC dated 2/4/14.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On Mussels in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Halogen can lights at cook line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish in sink on prep line, some moved under running water, rest moved to WIC for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solutions stored on the floor on cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above washed/prepped vegetables and containers of sauce in WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Basic - Food stored in wait station not covered. Tea urns **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink garnishes on bar.
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [Multiple cooling units.]
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over open soup containers in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. [Victory unit thermometer reads 42deg while ambient air is 54degF.] Corrected On Site by replacing thermometer.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Victory upright cooler on cookline unplugged accidentally earlier in morning. Ambient air 54degF.] Corrected On Site by plugging unit in. Ambient air returned to 35degF
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. [5 gallon containers of lobster chowder and mainara in walk in cooler from previous night between 46 and 50degF.]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary ammonium.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Raw oysters served as occasional specials. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, chicken, scallops, in Victory cooler at 47-55degF. See stop sale notice.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Spinach artichoke dip prepared on-sie date marked 5.24.2012. Corrected On Site by discarding.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Lobster chowder and marinara not properly cooled. overnight. Shrimp, chicken wings, scallops, held in unit that was accidentally unplugged during early morning hours.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-kitchen 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 buildup of orange mold like substance in the interior of ice machine
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at wait station across from bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for sugar at wait station lacking handle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sugar container at wait station
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-reach in cooler at cookline
  • Observed utensils at cookline stored in sanitizer water,according to employee.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food-shell eggs over cooked rice and sauces in walk in cooler
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Establishment must use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishware and utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-far end handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-far handsink at bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-far end handsink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 21-16-1 Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Upon callback wiping cloth sanitizer bucket continues to not be at proper minimun strength.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Observed mssing/chipped tile on kitchen floor by walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (seasoning). Employee was not wearing gloves at when scooping seasoning with scoop lacking handle.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee chopping herbs with bare hands in direct contact with herbs Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knive stored inbetween reach in cooler and prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-ice cream scoop.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Observed mssing/chipped tile on kitchen floor by walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food-prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife stored in between equiptment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured-dry storage area
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching a ready to eat sandwich and other foods with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knives stored in between equiptment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed unwrapped straws at bar displayed in a manner that allows for customer self serve.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored upside down in storage area. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken -reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense sugar-in wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-last holster at bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-womens restroom
  • Observed food debris under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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