Turtle Beach Pub, 8865 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TURTLE BEACH PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8865 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
License #: 6801505
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall greasy by hood as evidenced by dripping grease streaks.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta held overnight at 51°F. Discussed cooling methods with staff and management.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta cold held at 51°F. SEE STOP SALE.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Observed pasta cold held overnight at 51@°F.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish, chicken over cooked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
4/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed shrimp being thawed in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws at bar area within customers reach. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Observed ground beef patties over fish. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over fish. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 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. **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. **Warning**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by walkin cooler door.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen
  • 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 encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer in wait area soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on lip of hood.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by fryer.
4/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with ambient temperature of 54 degrees in wait area single door McCall cooler.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled in wait area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with milk in wait area cooler at 50 degrees. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-wait area.
  • Observed debris accumulated on storeroom floor under shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface -sides of grill.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable with walkin cooler floor with large gap between seams and floor metal peeling up.
  • Critical - No current 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. All employees training expired 2/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface in pan on top shelf of dry storage shelves.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.-knife between cooler and prep table.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.-dishwash room handsink.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed-cookline wiping cloth bucket.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.-kitchen fan
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-dishwash area handsink.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area handsink.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.-raw wood shelves in wait area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishwash racks.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on fryer splash guard.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.-oysters in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.-tongs hung on trash can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice maker.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.-Empty supply bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair with dishwash area handsink not draining.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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