Sand Bar Island Bar & Grill, 520 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAND BAR ISLAND BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 520 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6012505
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATED UNIT
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.HANDLE TO HOT WATER MISSING
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.TWO DOOR
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC TUB IN BAR HANDWASH SINK
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.KITCHEN PREP AREA
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.BAR
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. MOP CLOSET
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs at 44F in r/I cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. baskets for frying.
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Violation: 14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/16/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 09/16/12.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/16/12.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 09/16/12.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. take out container stored side up.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS RESTROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. USING GRILL IN ROOM WITHOUT HOOD Corrected On Site. MOVED GRILL UNDER HOOD
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. REAR
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. UNUSED EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH DIRTT CARDBOARD
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BEHIND COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. LIMES and LEMONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. CUP WITHOUT HANDLE USED TO SCOOP ICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AIR VENT DRIPPING WATER INTO BUCKET IN KITCHEN
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. STYROFOAM CONTAINERS ON FLOOR
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. STYROFOAM CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED OR COVERED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BUG SPRAY WITH CONDIMENTS and CUPS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE SITTING AREA and KITCHEN FAUCET
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. BATHROOMS
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed REACH-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLING BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BUCKET IN BAR HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. BATHROOM CLEANER STORED WITH UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED SAUSAGE
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TOASTER OVEN
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/22/10.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Not all items datemarked, also items datemarked prior to freezing W/ no current marking.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BURGERS OVER READY TO EAT, RAW FISH OVER RAW VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. BAR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact surface exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXPOSED WOOD & CHIPPED PAINT
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATINARY
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAS PARTS FOR REPAIR
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in bar or area. Only handsink is in rear room of kitchen, distance from bar makes makes handwashing not accessible.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY HOTWATER HEATER
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. EXPIRED 12-01-09
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed hole in wall. BEHIND RIC COOLER
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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