The Cantina, 80241 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 80241 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5427987
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. RIC
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. apples
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic fork knives spoons.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage,
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Utensils outside by poolside buffet table **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No overhead protection for displayed food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals _ food/water bowls provided outside. Squirrels by back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Donuts **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Plastic utensils
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.Apples
1/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Serving spoon.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cereals trays
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Table with cups.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Toaster tray
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reach in cooler by window
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.By fryer
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.frEEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.rusty container used to hold knives forks and spoons
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination straws
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Serving spoon by soda cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empty food container stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Soda cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Plastic cups in reach -in cooler
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 Compartment sink.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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