The Bait House Tackle & Tavern, 45 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BAIT HOUSE TACKLE & TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 45 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
License #: 6215054
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over container of cut tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
08/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.one displayed expired 2/1/13
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.on wooden dock and wood rotting
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fish 54° fish 51° fish 54° fish 53° upright cooler by ice machine all moved to working cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef over bagged cut lettuce **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.cole slaw, pasta salad **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.poultry **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open beverage over reach in cooler, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled container in bulk container of pepper, dry storage shelf Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in buckets]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[tuna, vacuum packed, in bucket of water] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Smoker, upright freezer and upright cooler outside, not protected]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.[outside on dock top covering 6 inches too short--lacking front covering--2 door upright cooler, 1 doot upright freezer]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[shrimp in bucket of water] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[cooler smoker and fryer on back of building, on dock, on the wall that holds cooking equipment inside, not protected]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[spice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[chopping and putting onions on dish]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[bucket of chips]
  • Observed ice cream scoop with handle in contact with salad in reachin ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[top under lid]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at bar sink]Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 : 12/15/10.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[fish spread]
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[lemons, limes into beverages]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[on hood filters]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[wood rack and wall]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in kitchen]
  • 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 : 12/15/10.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cutting lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. covered
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • 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
1/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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