S W Cowboys Seafoods, 299 Dondanville Rd, St Augustine Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: S W COWBOYS SEAFOODS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 299 Dondanville Rd, St Augustine Bch, FL 32080-6403
License #: 6500140
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep coolers
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in cooler by prep line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish machine : line
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dish machine : line
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. One plate of salad in cooler along prep line
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cooler along prep line
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep line cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted on rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler shelves : cooler by prep line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. By salad cooler
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. 2 moldy onions in box in dry goods area . Corrective Action : Voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensers at wait station
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certified manager tests taken 10/15/14. Awaiting results.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Beer cooler
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certified manager tests taken 10/15/14. Awaiting results.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certified manager tests taken 10/15/14. Awaiting results.
10/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over cook line
  • 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. On cook line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk bin lids
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cook line
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags lining bulk bins
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs on produce
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Multiple
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Multiple
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods : sauce
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.plastic container
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bread in bin : cover in poor repair leaving foods exposed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On shelf :dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in. Kitchen by salad cooler line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. By cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Numerous at frontline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Over knives at frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. J Bryant 3/13, B Hughes 5/13
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Faded **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. MINOR 1" GAP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE CAN :VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. LOOSE/HANGING DOOR TO KITCHEN BEER KEG COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OYSTER BAGS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOLER BY REAR PREPARATION TABLE
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. EXTERIOR OF CLEANED PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. NUMEROUS TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. OVER UTENSILS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PLATES IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOLER AT END PRELINE ( ITEMS BETWEEN 46-50 F)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE APRONS OVER FOOD/UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. WET WIPES UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. THREE CANS ON RACK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKIN FREEZER AND SALT BAGS OUTSIDE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TUNA SALADS AT COOLER BY PREPLINE : CORRECTIVE ACTION VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SEAFOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SINGLE SERVICE TOGO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED : NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. SPRAYBOTTLES OVER ICE BIN AND PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. ITEMS UNDER PLUMBING
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. LARGE FOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 ON RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. THROUGHOUT
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. DUMPING FOODS IN HANDSINK
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair FREEZER CONDENSATION
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. MIXING BOWLS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW OYSTERS SACK DIRECTLY NEXT TO READY TO EAT SAUCE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 31-11-1 Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN ( ATTACH SEPARATOR PLATE TO SECOND SINK )
  • 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. Pro
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. MIXING BOWLS
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ITEMS SUBJECT TO SPLASH BY PRESSURE WASHING :MIXING BOWLS /PANS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTING ON MIXING BOWLS ON STORAGE RACK
  • 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. Pro
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE JACKET AND PHONE DIRECTLY ON GARLIC BREADS AND RACK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. PREPLINE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD ROACHES FOUND IN KITCHEN . 2 ON FLOOR BY PLATE DROP OFF STATION , 2 UNDER DISHMACHINE , 1 UNDER ICE BIN
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE. SOILED LID ( CONTAMINATING ICE) DO NOT USE CONTAMINATED ICE)
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN ( ATTACH SEPARATOR PLATE TO SECOND SINK )
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ICE BIN
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL AS SCOOP ON DRESSING IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT FOOD ( VEGETABLES ) IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. MIXER
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 LIVE ROACHES FOUND . ONE ON MAKETABLE :KITCHEN , ONE ON PREPLINE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. APPROXIMATELY 10 SEMIFRESH DROPPING IN DRY GOODS /SINGLE SERVICE /PANS SHED
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SINGLE SERVICE TOGO PLATES NOT INVERTED . ALSO SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION FROM EMPLOYEE JACKET DIRECTLY ONTOP OF ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. UNDER SHELF :KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. GARLIC BREADS ON RACK WET WITH WATER FROM RECENT CLEAN UP WITH PRESSURE WASHER ( SEE STOP SALE )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
11/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Excessive amounts of unused equipment including 4 rolling food carts, 2 hood systems with ansel cylinders intact, 1 wire shelf unit, 3 large prep table units, 5 unit steam table, 1 tiered shelf unit, 1 reach in cooler, 1 heat lamp unit, 1 handsink, large 2 compartment sink.
6/20/2011Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED WOOD BOWLS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST BUILD UP UNDER BLOWER IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 CAN ON RACK
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. NUMEROUS LAMINATED WOOD BOWLS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. SHELF ABOVE PREPTABLE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BOX STARCH PREPTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. NUMEROUS IN KITCHEN
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. NUMEROUS ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. OUTSIDE ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY /SOILED SURFACE
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.LAMINATED PLATES
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. NUMEROUS SHELVES RUSTY IN KITCHEN
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PANS ON SHELF SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION . CROSS CONTAMINATION /SPLASH DUE TO PRESSURE WASHING FLOORS. ALL PANS/UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED , RINSED AND SANITIZED AGAIN BEFORE USE
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. SPRAY BOTTLE NEXT TO FOODSTUFFS
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRIED CLAMS AT 93 IN REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN FREEZER HOLDING FOODS AT 91
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. DEVILED CRAB IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. SITTING ABOVE SODA DISPENSOR
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OVEN INTERIORS
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KEG COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN ON COOKLINE
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STYROPHOME CUPS IN SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 ON REACH IN COOLER MAKE TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. BLUE CLEANER STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BLUE SUBSTANCE
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.FOUR DOOR COOLER IN HOOD AREA.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE IN FILLED WITH OIL. (UNLABELED)
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.FOUR DOOR COOLER IN HOOD AREA.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER POTATOE SALAD IN WIC. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WALK IN COOLER (LEMONS) AND WALK IN FREEZER (SHRIMP). Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE IN FILLED WITH OIL. (UNLABELED)
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.BLACK AND RUST LIKE SLIME ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES. Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Observed floor covered with ice.WIF.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.AROUND WIC DOOR HANDLES.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER POTATOE SALAD IN WIC.
  • 1B 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.BOXES OF LEMONS IN WIC.
  • 2 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.FRIER AREA COOLERS.
  • 3 22-21-1 Observed soil build-up in ice bin. BLACK AND RUST LIKE SLIME FOUND IN BOTH ICE MAKERS.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 4/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/28/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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