The Reef Seafood Bar & Grille, 6712 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE REEF SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6712 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6213101
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 8/19/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 08A-18-1 Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area as well as no cover overhead.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.Outside dry storage area bag of flour and two cases of product.
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets.
  • Violation: 15-12-1 Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Insulation used on glass doors.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Insulation on cooler doors outside area.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled on cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Upright freezer outside area.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles at entrance to kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under shelves at kitchen entrace.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Bottom right at entrance to kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.End of triple sink as well as behind triple sink.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with black mold like substance.Fans on ceiling in walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Small lamp near the slicer.
  • Violation: 38-11-1 Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.Cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-15-2 No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 08/17/2010.
  • 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 : 08/17/2010.
8/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Throughout
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area as well as no cover overhead.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Outside dry storage area bag of flour and two cases of product.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Insulation used on glass doors.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Insulation on cooler doors outside area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Upright freezer outside area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty basket at warewashing area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored.Lables and tongs blocking the handwashing sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsinks used by food employees.Mens and womens restrooms.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles at entrance to kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under shelves at kitchen entrace.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris in walk in cooler.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.End of triple sink as well as behind triple sink.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Bottom right at entrance to kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with black mold like substance.Fans on ceiling in walkin cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Small lamp near the slicer.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.Cookline.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 08/17/2010.
  • 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 : 08/17/2010.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration date throughout .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Whitefish in walkin cooler.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Deli cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets wire unraveling.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Metro shelves in the walk in cooler rusted.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Server and bar areas.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walkin cooler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original containers not identified by common name expiration date.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Beans,gravies and red Sauce.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above prior to hot holding.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.When discussed the suggestion was to ice down product or utilize chill sticks to reach 70 in two hours.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Throughout the w lk in cooler no lids on product.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tongs stored on ovenhandle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cook line on deli coolers.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Plastic food containers melted and in poor repair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelve under microwaves on cook line.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Plastic containers on shelf.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.Cook line reach ins.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.Cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door bottom damaged leaving open gap to outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on cook line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve end caps.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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