Smoke'n Pit Bar B Q, 1641 N Tamiami Trl, N Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SMOKE'N PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1641 N Tamiami Trl, N Ft Myers, FL 33903-5504
License #: 4601923
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Backroom.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several locations. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers in WIC.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Where the wood is stored. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Smaller machine next to large ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Where the wood is stored. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Smaller machine next to large ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not 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. Operator states it has not been in there maybe 2 hours. **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad station cooler holding at 47?F.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waitstation
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving on cookline
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. In walk in cooler
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen and walk in cooler floors.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. Cook
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Keg cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing holding at 47?F. in salad station cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Areas on cookline
12/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.inside of walkin cooler l/side rear
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed knifee stuck in crevice on line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.observed on line by slicer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed food on floor in wa;kin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed 2 oz. souffle cup in use bulk ssalt
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. opening at at base of rear door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed on walkin freezer floor
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.observed walkin gaskets broken
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed bowl in use as a scoop in fried foods
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed missing tiles
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.observed 120f
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed food storage walkin freezer floor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.observed under storeroom rack
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed souffle cup in apple sauce
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.observed missing by oven door rear entrance.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. wait sand box
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.observed no thermometer in drive thru cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. by rear door
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.obseved spufle cup in use in apple sauce
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. note owner is tiling floor 90% complete
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site. 1dr on kitchen line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. lid open broken
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.catfish 46f in 1dr box on line moved to another box Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1dr box on line 46f ambient temperature all food moved to another unit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. walkin cooler
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
6/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.2dr wait box Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in main kiitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. by dishwasher
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.inside walkin
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.cookline
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. water dripping on to foods in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. shelving on cookline is rusted
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. kitchen
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cookline
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. stored next to breads and canned goods
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. salad and sides station
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. used to butter bread
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan on cookline
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. cookline and dish area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. dry storage area on back line
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. front line area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. on dry foods storage rack
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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