St George Tavern, 116-A St George St, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ST GEORGE TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 116-A St George St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084-3610
License #: 6500241
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Hollow handle containers reused for tea.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on wire racks under can storage.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table closest to door.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken in hand sink next to bar. Moved to reach in cooler by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Multiple.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drained water from food into hand sink. Chicken thawing in hand sink. Next to bar near kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Corned beef in reach in cooler next to storage rack. Was unfrozen a few days ago per manager.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils by grill.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. By grill.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Rags. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink full of dishes **Repeat Violation**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in fan cover
  • 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 - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On panel
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Eric expired 4/30/13
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink full of dishes **Repeat Violation**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bag of raw chicken over box of cheese in reach in freezer by ice chest.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Container of hard boiled eggs in hand sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue liquid by ice chest.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing multiple items near kitchen. Corrective action - moved items.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened bag of hot dogs, uncertain when opened.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soiled water buildup, multiple keg coolers.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE , ICE SCOOP ON/ NEAR DRINKS BOTTLES
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP AND CORNERS OF MAKETABLE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS FRONTLINE COOLERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. PREPLINE
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Sandwich prep reach in cooler shelves rusty.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tomatoes in sandwich prep cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Expired.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves with clean dishes rusty.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle loose-in storage room.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Food ready for service set on counter near front door for pick up by customer or bartender.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over vegetables-reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-03-1 Observed employee food stored over restaurant food.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. In storage room.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. Soap stored with food, spray bottles hanging over clean glasses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled container. Soap at handwash sink.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Food ready for service set on counter near front door for pick up by customer or bartender.
  • Critical - No splash guard between handwash sink and food baskets.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored over restaurant food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. Raw seafood.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken, bowls of soapy water.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salsa.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse stored with beer in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham -51F, Ham-56F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over vegetables-reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Soap stored with food, spray bottles hanging over clean glasses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled container. Soap at handwash sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sour cream, homemade dressing, deli meats, cheeses.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. In storage room.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS INCLUDING MAKETABLES AND SLIDECOOLER TRACK Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SLICER CART. INTERIOR OF NUMEROUS CABINETS
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ICEMACHINE FILTER
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS DELIMEATS AND CHEESE IN SLIDECOOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHILI IN REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BUTTER AT 100 F -COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. BY ICEMACHINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. CHILI CONTAINER IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS INCLUDING MAKETABLES AND SLIDECOOLER TRACK Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SLICER CART. INTERIOR OF NUMEROUS CABINETS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSILS IN HANDSINK
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND COOKLINE AND COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND COOKLINE AND COOLERS
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ICEMACHINE FILTER
3/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. DAIRY, DELI MEATS
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ITEMS IN COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. VEGETABLE AT FRONTLINE COOKER
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. ESTABLISHMENT USES QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . HAS CHLORINE STRIPS
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. FRONTLINE PANS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS UNITS
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. FRONTLINE ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. BY FRONT COOKER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. BY COOLERS
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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