Spoto's Oyster Bar, 4560 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SPOTO'S OYSTER BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4560 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
License #: 6018980
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Frontline
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.prep area/kitchen
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.cracked lid/flour container/kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.seafood/pasta/reach in cooler/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.stainless steel cleaner/prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.crabcake mix/walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
6/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.kitchen
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.olive juice/cookline
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.cookline shelves
8/6/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin cooler next to Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both soda gun holster
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Soup ladle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Back bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Broken gaskets on ric on cooline, operator has all gaskets on repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46f ric, chicken packed higher than holdin container.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. outer walkin cooler .
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. data plate on unit "hot water boiler". manager will attempt to contact fire marshal .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200 ppm - sanitizer bucket .
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. examined data plate on unit. it describes unit as a boiler. apparently unit has never been certified . advised manager to contact fire marshal .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. lounge restroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oyster shucker in sanitizer solution . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat. greater than 300 ppm - bar sink.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks. rest rooms & 1 in kitchen, distant from hotwater heater .
12/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. inner walkin cooler - fish at 45 degrees F. This violation must be corrected by : 2/15/10.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open bag of cornmeal - dry storage .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks. rest rooms & 1 in kitchen, distant from hotwater heater .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by garbage cans - kitchen .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. tank of Butane.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. wine bottles - bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait station .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. X 2 - bar area.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large vat of soup in walkin cooler . advised shallow containers/ice baths.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tongs in sanitizer solution . Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large vats of soups/sauces in walkin cooler . advised chillstix/shallow containers/ice baths .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. spinish .
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. open bag of rice - dry storage .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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