Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse #4, 7111 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SAM SELTZER'S STEAKHOUSE #4
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7111 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804425
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 3/3/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 pounds of BBQ chicken setting on top of reachin cooler at cookline for over 3 hours. Stop sale order issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Rice, cracker meal, and bread crumb bins not covered in dry storeroom .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in kitchen .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Alunimum foil used as permanent cover for bottom shelf of table with bread crumb bin on it.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. One panel of hood filters missing over grill at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine near back door.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine near dishmachine .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of bread crumb bin in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on storage shelves in dry storeroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment shelf blocks handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, handwash sink next to soda dispenser in kitchen .
  • Ceiling tile out of place and leaving large gap over dishmachine area.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in reachin cooler at cookline - cooked chicken 63 F, hamburger 68 F, chicken 58 F, beef K-bobs 49 F and garlic butter 60 F. Stop sale issued on all items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes in walkin cooler at 96 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, raw beef over stock pot of broth.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Uncovered beef ribs in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Soda dispenser in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, and gunk. Reachin cooler across from grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on three pizza racks in dry storage.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bread warmer in kitchen .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Faucet at handwash sink in kitchen sprays water into food prep area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid, with garbage inside.
  • Observed blood accumulated on walkin cooler floor . Repeat Violation.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only. Smoke from grill under hood.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Soap dispenser for handwash sink in kitchen next to three compartment sink is directly over food prep area and food chopper.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Untreated wood used for shelving in walkin wine/beer cooler.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishwasher.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in front of walkin freezer .
  • Violation: 51-29-1 Observed no child labor law poster.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef loins in food prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in walkin meat cooler .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked beef rib caps in walkin cooler .
  • 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 cooked beef with bare hands at cookline . This violation must be corrected by : 7/16/09.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Alunimum foil used to cover back of grill and shelves under grill.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. Fiber pegboard used to hang clean equipment across from dishwasher.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filters missing over two gas grills at cookline .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, hole in walkin cooler door on inside.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Untreated wood used for shelving in walkin wine/beer cooler.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on ladels and basting brushes on pegboard for clean equipment .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Food debris on gaskets of reachin cooler across from oven.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Black substance on reachin cooler gaskets at bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishwasher.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays stored on handwash sink near prep table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's bathroom .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handwash sink near cookline .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handwash sink at bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Blood on the floor of walkin meat cooler .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in front of walkin freezer .
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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