South Beach Grill, 45 Cubbedge Rd, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOUTH BEACH GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 45 Cubbedge Rd, St Augustine, FL 32080-8191
License #: 6501348
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of outside Ice Machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.by storage area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by end cookline : sign given **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Exterior of cleaned pans
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Units in kitchen
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Multiple at on rack
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored under plumbing: wait station
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container on shelf downstairs kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tigers balm container on Dish machine : **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Pork over breads in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unit by cookline
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Outside restroom
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan cover in upright reach in cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In dry storage closet outside
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outside restroom
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Trash bag for drink can recycling hanging on bread rack by dish area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag. Walk in cooler also **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. On cook line
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Fan guards
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line pooling water
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container on shelf in upstairs prep kitchen
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs and beef in same container, drawer cooler on cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Bacon over biscuits, cooler outside
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of Ice machine in prep kitchen upstairs.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in upstairs hand sink by soda fountain
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon in sink on cook line
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher hanging on stairs at entrance in recharge
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Multiple units.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen near double door reach in cooler near wall.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in triple sink. Water turned on by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand sink in kitchen by dish pit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans 127°F, rice 131°F, chili 122°F in steam table in kitchen by serving window. Unit turned up by employee.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over deli meats in reach in cooler upstairs. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By water heater room.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Upstairs kitchen.
12/16/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups. Server station upstairs.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Left hand wash sink in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut limes. Server station upstairs
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of drink mix. Ice bin in bar. Ice was discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese sauce 122?, black beans 125-127?. stirred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Container of raw chicken over container of raw gator. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server station upstairs.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pooling water, make table right end, cook line
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near dish area, corrective action added paper towels.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In reach in units on cook line near food window, corrective action added thermometers.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cook line, corrective action moved cup below.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In upstairs kitchen.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife on cook line, in sanitizer water, corrective action removed knife.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over diced onions in reach in cooler in upstairs kitchen, corrective action reversed storage. Also raw seafood over buckets of pickles in reach in cooler cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw burgers over raw fish in drawer coolers on cook line, corrective action reversed storage.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Upstairs kitchen hanging on 2 compartment sink, corrective action labeled.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition. RUSTY / FLAKING SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER AND KITCHEN
5/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOKLINE DRAWER COOLER ITEMS BETWEEN 48-50 F
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dUst. FOODS UNDER TOWEL DISPENSER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. SOAP NOT ACCESSIBLE: COOKLINE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SEAFOODS OVER PICKLE IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS UNDER PLUMBING
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. RUSTY / FLAKING SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER AND KITCHEN
5/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. SERVESAFE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Critical - Observed APRONS OVER FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER /FREEZER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. TORN GASKET : COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. IN SANITIZERBUCKET
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. GARBAGE CAN Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLES
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON MAKETABLE COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. CUTTING BOARDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER / WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHEESE
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. SOUPS , BEANS 110 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 39 IN ICE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LEMONS UNDER TOWEL DISPENSER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP IN COOLERS , MICROWAVE FRONT BROKEN ,
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATULA Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY RACKS IN COOLERS
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. MISSING FILTER
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. UNDER PLUMBING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY GARAGE CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. GAP IN CEILINGTILES ABOVE PREPTABLE COOKLINE
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. KEYS/APRONS OVER FOODITEMS ,PLATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. SANITIZIER BUCKET OVER FOODITEMS Corrected On Site.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR AND BREAD CRUMBS
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING BEANS IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER. SEPARATE INTO SMALLER PANS WHEN COOLING
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLER/MAKE TABLE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD NOT PROTECTED
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. STACKING WET DISHES
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. CORNMEAL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. BAR
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled. WAITSTATION
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. UPSTAIRS WAITSTATION
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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