Roy's Restaurant, 100 1st Ave Sw, Steinhatchee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ROY'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 100 1st Ave Sw, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
License #: 7200240
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic single service portion cup used as scoop within bowl of calamari in kitchen reach in cooler. Observed plastic food service basket with no handle used as scoop within container of boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of the fryers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cases of crabs stored directly on walk-in freezer floor and a container of boiled eggs stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed assorted cases of cups, styrofoam plates, towels etc. stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in kitchen over where spices are stored and microwaves next to kitchen reach in cooler. Also observed above hood system.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet at water line beneath dish machine with no backflow preventer in place.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed assorted cases of food products on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for plain grits stored in container of water with temperature of 71°F. Advised establishment of correct placement for in use spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed in microwave closest to steam table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust/food debris behind cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wearing glove on right hand only, touch face with bare left hand than handle raw onion for slicing with left hand and no handwash in between.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook wearing only one glove on right hand, pull lettuce from reach in cooler to assemble hamburger with left hand and place it on the bun. Observed lettuce was not heated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato at 66° and lettuce leaf at 72°F in kitchen. Observed items moved to reach in cooler. Observed butter in ice bath at 53°F, suggested establishment add more ice. All items observed out and in use less than an hour.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Observed large plastic gray containers in walk in cooler containing potato salad and macaroni salad prepared the day before. Observed macaroni salad with temperatures of 44°, 43° and 45°F. Observed potato salad with temperatures of 40°, 44° 47°F. Advised establishment of cooling technique tips.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on interior of machine door and on the back side of the white plastic piece that hangs in the interior middle of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed half and half held at bar more than 24 hours and not date marked. Observed prime rib in reach in cooler in kitchen held 2 days with no date mark.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. Observed all employee training certificates expired in 2010. Observed operator has books to retrain. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed chicken thighs and calamari thawing on drainboard near prep sink. Advised establishment of 3 acceptable thawing methods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Observed what appeared to be a handwash sink (supplied with paper towels and a soap dispenser) at breading station in kitchen. Observed grouper filet thawing under running what in said sink. Inspector asked kitchen staff if it was a handwash sink or a prep sink and the reply was prep sink. Observed owner out of town at time of inspection. Advised establishment to remove handwash supplies if sink is a prep sink or if sink is a handwash sink to use it only for handwashing and no prep can occur in it.
1/9/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed case of soft shell crab stored on floor in walk in freezer under cooling unit and exposed to dripping condensation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed 3 door reach in cooler gaskets and neighboring reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed drink cup stored in handwash sink in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Potato. Salad in walkin.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing blender.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in potentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. FAN GUARD WALKIN
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER
  • Critical - Observed fly swatter on counter at cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. LIGHT FIXTURES.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • Observed buildup on vent on ceiling.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed personal items stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. FISH IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP IN 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FANS ON COOK LINE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON FAN GUARDS IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. ALOE VERA IN REACHIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. BLEACH NEXT TO POTS/PANS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected. Gap in door in dry storage.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Potato salad in walk in cooler.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface; under unused steamer.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Potato salad.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy mix and seafood at kitchen. Discard after 4 hours.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Ponytail with bangs.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in handwash sink by three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Fryer filter powder open bag near open food on cook line.
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Menu being reprinted.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Mullet dip not date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual butters and sour creams kept too high above ice bath.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in three door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non-handled cup used as a scoop.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers; under handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Soap and paper towels added to prep sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees on cook line.
  • Critical. No Class K portable fire extinguisher provided for high hazard cooking area (for suppression system/equipment installed after June 30, 1998). For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink and at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable Class K fire extinguisher missing from designated location. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under grill
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen cook line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.breaker box
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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