The Bearded Clam Waterfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar, 7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BEARDED CLAM WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & TIKI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
License #: 5100081
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.salad dressings
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in coolers
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between reachin cooler and prep table.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cups, glasses, coffee pots, stored on soiled paper towels on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers by inside bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Indoor and outdoor bars
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.outdoor bar sanitizer
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine. **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Small plates and saucers on back of plate shelving have accumulated debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Several **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Heavy black buildup on all cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Shelf above prep line cooler, eye drops, Tums, cough drops, Tylenol, etc **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed I use utensils sitting in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Bread rack (top)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, above ice machine.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cookline cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with long ponytail
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Indoor bar
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in wait station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Several coolers
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Operator has copy of check dated 12/01/13 but not yet in DBPR database.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 48°F, shrimp 48°F, burgers 50°F, iced by manager, serviceman called.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of potatoes **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cook line, cell phone, keys, ointment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Outdoor bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All units **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Tools (wrench, pliers, etc) stored on prep table under mixer and next to slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pitchers and coffee pots stored on soiled shelves.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on prep table next to pies and plastic wrap, foil, etc **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Salads, vegetables, fruits, bread rolls, croutons, dressings, chicken. Discussed with operator the need for sneeze guards before he serves another buffet. Buffet used only occasionally for large groups.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No cleaning implements provided for trash/garbage receptacles. Kitchen garbage receptacles heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cookline drawers that cook says are not in use, have food debris inside.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Unit facing chef's office and employee restroom and cookline cooler
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen preparation area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Appears to be a leak between end of hood and fry storage room.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Food preparation employees and cook Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler, coldcuts [ham, beef, turkey, salami, etc] and sliced cheese. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dry storage room, 2 bags grits, and cocoa
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, pasta, rice, vegetable, coleslaw. Repeat Violation.
5/29/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook and food preparation employees
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes and lemons in walkin cooler and sack of onions and box of potatoes on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood, reachin cooler 47F, cooler working, seafood may be stacked too high in cooler, try less food in plastic containers, placed ice on top for now. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Seafood Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler, observed coldcuts portioned without date marking [roast beef, bologna, corned beef, poultry]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, observed ground beef, pork roast, sauce, not date marked.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.[outdoor bar]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning in room with 3 compartment sink and soda boxes.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Rear preparation area handsink
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed bartender cutting lemons with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed cook touching cheese, lettuce, bread, for sandwiches with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee cutting tomatoes with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material in mixer bowl. Appears to be stagnant water and debris.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed bartender taking money/credit cards, then resume cutting lemons without washing hands and without gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed cook change gloves between handling raw fish and ready to eat foods without washing hands between glove changes.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook making sandwiches and preparation employee cutting vegetables. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed flammables and debris stored in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Lemon and lime slices for beverages at bar.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dishwash room next to dry storage room. 4 fresh droppings on drain board of soda machine and 10 fresh droppings on floor in corner by soda boxes. This violation must be corrected by : 11/4/11.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dry storage room. Approximately 10 droppings on floor underneath shelving, and 6 droppings on tops of canned goods. 2 droppings on gallon bottle of vinegar, 4 droppings on box of brownie mix, 2 droppings in a bowl, 6 droppings on a glass block used for displays. All droppings fresh. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/4/11.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Callback 9/9/11, Attempt made to clean, appears to be some staining.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling/vent above cookline stove dripping water.
  • Critical - Violation: 48-12-2 No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Training records incomplete.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs at cookline stove hanging from oven handle and being dripped on by leak from venting above. Removed and washed by cook.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Training records incomplete.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda can on preparation table shelf next to seasonings and above baking sheets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed cook touching hamburger bun, tomatoe, lettuce, onion, with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee cutting cooked potatoes with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling/vent above cookline stove dripping water.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Dry storage room, pans no longer used by establishment per operator, stored on floor underneath shelving, loaded with debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Observed water pitchers and coffee pots stored on filthy cloths on shelving near cookline.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Plastic food container lids stored in soiled plastic containers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employees preparing and cooking foods.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching hamburger bun, tomatoe, lettuce, onion, with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cooked potatoes with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of potatoe chips.
  • 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. Flour.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Outside bar no tongs for drink garnish [lemon, lime, orange slices,]
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dry storage room on top of canned goods [pineapple, fruit salad, cranberry juice, and cartons of tomatoe juice] approximately 12 fresh and dry droppings. Another dozen droppings on dry storage room floor in corner by canned goods and by soiled pans. Approximately 12 more droppings found inside boxes of pasta also in dry storage room. Next day callback per Gary Tillman. This violation must be corrected by : 9/9/11.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam and plastic cups.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. [outside bar]
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour, grits, and various dry pastas in dry storage room are both open by staff and chewed by rodents. Discarded by cook. [see stopsale] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Flour 10 pounds, grits 5 pounds, various pastas 15 pounds, due to rodents.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Waitstation coffee area, plates and saucers, soiled with dust and splash, dripping, etc. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. choking
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. Inspected 5/13/11, had violations. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [bars] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Observed utensils , rolling pin, pastry brush, slicing equipment, etc stored in dirty plastic container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood cookline reachin cooler 48F, other items OK, no explanation for high temperature brought from walkin cooler this morning. Suggested icing them down. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler coldcuts portioned and repackaged Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Walkin cooler raw fish stored above cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler eggs stored over coldcuts, hams, cooked sausage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. [indoor and outdoor bars]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, 3 door unit [#8] cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dry storage room, bag of pancake mix, grits, sack of flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Salads, coleslaw, cooked vegetables, soups, sauces, cooked poultry. walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Exposed bagels. [Saran wrap pulled back] Corrected On Site.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [bar]
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Choking
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Employee restroom
  • 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. New establishment 60 days to train new employees.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. Ice machine. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen door exiting to outside has hole where handle once was.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Burgers and steaks on menu. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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