Square Grouper Bar And Grill, 22658 Overseas Hwy, Cudjoe Key, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SQUARE GROUPER BAR AND GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 22658 Overseas Hwy, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
License #: 5427978
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. BAR
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. BAR
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Set up lettuce and tomatoes on plate without gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over fish **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.conch ,tuna **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn meal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Fish delivery in Walkin and frozen food in Walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk in Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Frozen wrapped foods in Walkin freezer
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar Handsink
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Reach-in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Bacon Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walkin cooler.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Newspaper next to food being prepared.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Front handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Kitchen .Corrected On Site.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen By Walk-in cooler
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked outside.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Waitstaff & Chef in kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Kitchen & front counter
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Drygoods area Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 12/13/2010.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. GROUND GINGER
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used. STORED ON FLOOR
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Cole slaw, sauces in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice Scoop in the Bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.Silverware at front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.Coffee canisters, waitstaff area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwashing sink in kitchen by walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Storage area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Storage and Bar
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fish filets at 48 degrees
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.Ice bucket .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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