Tangelo's Grille, 3121 Beach Blvd S, Gulf Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TANGELO'S GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3121 Beach Blvd S, Gulf Port, FL 33707
License #: 6214428
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 1/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and table by slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (74°F water for spoon and scoop at cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. (Hotpoint reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (50ppm chlorine) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Cooked rice) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw egg wash over corn bread and cooked meat loaf in reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of yellow substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. (Cooked ham in walk in)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Front line and kitchen hand sinks) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (Rice covered with plastic in walk in cooler) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. (Two probe thermometers provided, 50°F - 500°F for hot temps. No probe thermometer provided for checking cold foods or foods in cooling process.)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Soup in walk in) **Repeat Violation**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.(outside of walk in freezer ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(next to ice machine not secured) **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Eggs potatoes beans, chicken) **Warning**(upon call back chicken was corrected, other items still on floor)
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.( outside walk in freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(scoops on cook line in 89F water) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.(empty containers covered in mold like substance as well as shelves) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. (At cook line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.(Observed 14 ants in rear over prep table near in cooler.) **Warning**(must corrected by next unannounced inspection)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over lettuce ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.(rose and flower insect killer) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of thick mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on interior plastic components and buildup on interior walls. **Warning**
  • 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. (Open hickory ham loaf , package of sliced ham, deli style ham, open pint of dairy) **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.(gravies, sauces, potatoes, broth, chicken, cooked plant food, egg sandwich) **Warning**
8/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. (operator identified foor as cooked chicken and ground beef) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.(outside of walk in freezer ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(next to ice machine not secured) **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Cup by coolers and 6" clam shells) **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Eggs potatoes beans, chicken) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.( outside walk in freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.(over prep area in back and under prep sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(scoops on cook line in 89°F water) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.(chopped lettuce) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.(empty containers covered in mold like substance as well as shelves) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(stored on cutting board) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. (At cook line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.(nasal spray next to wine glasses) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • 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.( cheese on salad , fish sandwich) ( corrected after first warning. Then multiple observations of violation repeated operator educated on alternative methods of food contact with utensils)(wearing only one glove and using bare hand to touch food) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.(Observed 14 ants in rear over prep table near in cooler.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over lettuce ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.. (6oz of ground beef not labeled not date marked and smells rancid as well as chicken both described as items for his dog) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.(rose and flower insect killer) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of thick mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on interior plastic components and buildup on interior walls. **Warning**
  • 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. (Open hickory ham loaf , package of sliced ham, deli style ham, open pint of dairy) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.(9 quarts of beans from night before) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **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.(gravies, sauces, potatoes, broth, chicken, cooked plant food, egg sandwich) **Warning**
8/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Styrofoam cups and food containers in back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.sauces.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.er in food container in the walk in cooler and freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over cantaloupe and sauces.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.Throughout
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered during cooling process ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes and lemon wedges in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw burgers above cooked ham ; cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef on shelf above garlic; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed box of cups stored on storeroom floor.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling vent covers in both public restrooms.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food on back storeroom shelf.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Class K 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.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat/grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed single-service items stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored on storeroom shelf.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ( Open space beneath air conditioner )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/20/2011.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer ]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[chicken over beef and seafood ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/25/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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