The Brown Boxer Pub & Grill, 483 Mandalay Ave #118, Clearwater Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BROWN BOXER PUB & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 483 Mandalay Ave #118, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
License #: 6216624
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Booster chairs
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Both bars
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Beverage station, kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sun glasses on cans of food, near office **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Microwave interior top area on shelf , cookline
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer , cookline
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Opposite stove **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Beverage station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers above reach in cooler, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Open bag of mango cubes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. New bar
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Prep area near slcer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In wait staff cooler and walk in
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under soda boxes
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.by cook line
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage hall
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 63° Swiss cheese 1/2 lb on counter thrown away **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.both of them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.dish room
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.by freezer
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.1 of 2
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.rusty soda grate back room
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.upright freezer
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.horizontal separation chicken behind fish in cooler drawer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as a dump sink at new par **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.by office, also new bar sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.by office **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.on lights in walk in **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.multi locations **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.severely **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.on cookline **Warning**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.on lights in walk in **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.utensils under soap dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bottled water in back room **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.multi locations **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.dressing **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.server dipping condiment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.severely **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.on cookline **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.front bar also added ice machine in back room**Warning** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.on cookline **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.cooler in bar area storing glasses **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.shelf above preparation area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.seafood over chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.ice machine filters
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pulled pork, 109f, hot hold Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. across from three compartment sink
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at bar]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[over cookline ]
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[tiles missing over dish machine ]
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[raw chicken over raw seafood] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[door handle on reach in freezer]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw beef over ready to eat ribs] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at spray bottle exceeds 200ppm]
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[slicing limes at bar--food disguarded] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.[interior top]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[keep inverted ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[at ice machine]
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.[handicap toilet ladie restroom out of order]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[fruit for drinks at bar]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter on counter 80 degrees] thrown away 1 cup
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[condensation in cookline reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at bar sink]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[open straws on the bar]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[by walkin ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[used for thawing drink mix] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[server dumped soiled dishes, picked something out of trash, than went back to serving without washing hands first]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.[front one used for dump sink--lemons in drain] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[first reachin on cookline condensation buildup].
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[softened butter on counter] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[big puddle on floor in keg cooler]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[unwrapped straws on the bar]
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[salt]
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.[pulled pork] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[eggs in walkin ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[crab in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[plate in tortilla 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.[in flour]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop on ice machine ]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[unwrapped straws on the bar]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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 : 1/19/2011.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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