The Six-Toed Cat, 823 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SIX-TOED CAT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 823 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402495
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Egg **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling light covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in dining area has accumulation of dust.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
  • High Priority - Ants in food preparation area.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered Pies **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Fry mix. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind prep line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered Pies **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.Muffins **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pies, muffins **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.ice machine
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.dishwash area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on 3 compartment sink storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Desserts **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.pies, muffins **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface around window sills
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pies,muffins
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.key lime pies
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.key lime pies
  • 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.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.key lime pies
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity.key lime pies
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.Window sills around dirty
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris.Bread ando plates
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoopCorrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Has books available. New employees
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Window sills in kitchen area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Gallons of milk
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.Cracked tiles in dishwash area
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NEW EMPLOYEES.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LESS THAN 4 HOURS
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SUGAR CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS DRY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON and BEHIND WATER HEATER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. SPOONS Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED MILK CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior/exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS DRY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND WATER HEATER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee creamers on table not refrigerated. Labels states creamer "keep refrigerated". Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No stem thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat next to bread in chest type freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Dirty shelves.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in it.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Inoperative refrigerator on premise. Discard from location.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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
10/19/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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