Sandys Restaurant, 2300 Gulf Blvd Un# 7, Indian Rocks Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SANDYS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2300 Gulf Blvd Un# 7, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
License #: 6212703
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves near handsink and dishwashing area
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.kitchen and ceiling fan, back storage area
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table surface , under microwave
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Prep table to handsink **Corrected On-Site**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under and around fryers
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Potatoes at 73° prep table cut under 30 minutes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.oil
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.corner by fryer
  • Basic - Hole in wall.by oven
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.table out front
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.when hot water is turned on for hand sink it runs constantly in 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf at pass through window
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.turned off **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.grits 113°, sauce 84°, soup 97° moved to cooler
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.draws under line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with soiled clothing.cook with sweat mid way down his shirt
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.on 3 door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.in reach in **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf at pass through
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.halls and alcohol on shelf over prep table
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.jug empty...employee changed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter pats in back refigerator 45° moved to working cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.not written down, opened at 7:30
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Back refrigerator internal temperature butter 44°, glass door refrigerator sauce 45°
  • 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. Lunchon meat
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.butter 87°, pooled eggs 67° shelled eggs
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.on counter 137° gravy, 143° grits **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under equipment
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.microwave opener damaged, upright cooler not working
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.shared with plaza, operator has spoken to landlord about mess
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at mop sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.3 compartment sink coming away from wall
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.shared with strip plaza
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.on deli cooler
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in deli style cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.mean green on oven **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[front reach in cooler milk, butter 45 degrees f, operator going to use time as a public health control Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. [potatoes in reach in cooler, cooked the previous day, at 47-49 degrees] [ see stop sale ]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [missing floor tiles throughout kitchen ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [light shield in prep area broken, held together with tape]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [using plastic cup to scoop drink ice]
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. [whisks, dishes and pans on storage shelf, in kitchen area]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food 43-47 degrees F, less than 4 hours, moved to working cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. [sausage being thawed in the mopsink under running water] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. [paper cups, plastic dressing containers]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [sanitizer bucket exceeding 200 ppm chlorine] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. [napkins in storeroom on floor]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. [chemical storage next to drink pitchers in waitstation]
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.[door tracks on true glass door]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[true closed 2 door]
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment sink ]
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back door]
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[missing, broken tiles]
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[throughout kitchen ]
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.[in tiles in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at dish machine ]
3/7/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[missing, broken tiles]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[reusing child sipping cups not smooth and easily cleanable] Corrected On Site. operator threw away.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in room with hand sink ]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[wood shelf in kitchen over hot food, peeling paint]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[on, under around cookline ]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[on blue freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.[door tracks on true glass door]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[plastic lids in tub above 3 compartment sink ]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[dry rodent droppings on kitchen floor under establishment ] This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.[hot food under shelf with peeling paint]
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[in tiles in kitchen ]
  • Observed hole in wall.[behind rack holding sipping cups, floor to ceiling wall seam]
  • Observed hole in wall.[throughout kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cup in sugar in dry storage ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[true closed 2 door]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment sink ]
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. dry in waitstaff area behind coffee pot] This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/2012.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[dry on blue rack in kitchen, on shelves with dishes and under microwave ] This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/2012.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[dry rodent droppings in container holding sipping cups in waitstaff area] This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/2012.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[dry under storage rack in waitstaff area]
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[excessive dry on blue storage rack in waitstaff area] This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/2012.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at dish machine ]
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[dead mouse in trap by cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back door]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar in plastic container ]
3/6/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[old pepsi machine in waitstaff area]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[under equipment ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[in back room right corner ]
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink[no sanitizer set up, washing without sanitizing] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upright 2 door true]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[refigerator by back door]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[refigerator in waitstaff ]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[top of large reach in freezer in back room ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter packets on ice 60 degrees--10--will be thrown away after 4 hours] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon meats and cheeses] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[around top reach in freezer ]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[gravy on steam table 116 degrees F] reheated Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[melted butter on kitchen counter 74 degrees F] Corrected On Site. reheated Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[potato on kitchen counter 70 degrees F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[tuna salad] Repeat Violation.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle of beverage in ice machine bin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter at toaster section 91 degrees note per operator is to be hot held item reheated Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon of milk
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene sanitizing solution more than 100 ppm
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatoes hot holding on cooks line 103/109 note item reheated
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. near microwave oven
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf used for single service items in dry storage area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under fryer and on sides
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. veggie ham mix Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packs on tables 66 degrees note operator to discard product after 4 hours and will be buying packs without butter
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over salads in deli style cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. tin foil used as shelf covering in kitchen area
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. potatoes cooling in reach in cooler covered
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. clean utensils stored in soiled container stored on prep table
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on hose bib at mop sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind grill area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in back storage area
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter packets on dining room tables note talked of options for butter operator will discard product at 1120 am
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. hamburgers over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on small freezer on cooks line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on small portable fan on cooks line
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.missing on mop sink faucet
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. near cooks line in corner
  • Observed hole in wall. near oven
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over prep cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene sanitizing solution more than 100 ppm Corrected On Site.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole eggs and pancake batter cold holding on cooks line 47/45 degrees note items moved to cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes on cooks line 78/103 degrees note item moved to cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.near toaster in kitchen area
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole shell eggs on cooks line 77 degrees note item moved to cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentially hazadous foods in large reach in cooler 44/49 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. large ach in cooler on cooks line
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wooden shelfs have bare wood areas near toaster on cooks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under fryers and grill
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. and old food on shelf over grill area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelfs near toaster on cooks line
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. spoons on cooks line need to be inverted
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. at employee hand sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near trash can on cooks line
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near employee hand sink
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 14-36-1 observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair in dEli style cooler
7/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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