Turtle Shack Cafe, 2123 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TURTLE SHACK CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2123 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
License #: 2800540
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located outside not secured
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Boxed Single service item on floor in downstairs store room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of reach in cooler by hand wash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment ( refrigerator ) outside by prep room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located : downstairs prep room **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by mopsink . ( degreaser)
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer''s instructions. Filter by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
4/7/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Sanitizer sink
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Downstairs dry goods room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. By cookline griddle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bag over utensils/ food equipment in downstairs prep room
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Kitchen and downstairs prep room
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plates dried with soiled cloth
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of numerous equipment throughout
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Numerous outside by rear of building
  • High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Employee touching breads, pickles at prep line with bare hand contact
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over breads in kitchen reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over breads in downstairs freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate soiled **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in downstairs handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in downstairs handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sink and downstairs handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
3/28/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate as scoop in batter
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Downstairs room
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On make table
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Excessive build up of ice in freezer : downstairs unit
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By freezer rear door
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Missing knobs to grill at cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Melted butter at 90°f : cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding utensils : kitchen handwash sink
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By three compartment sink : **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Missing date on water filter by ice machine
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Subject to splash by handwash sink
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Numeous throughout
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Numeous throughout
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Calamari ( still frozen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Numeous throughout
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter at 65?f :kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter at90?f :cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. At downstairs. Ice machine
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pans
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Items thawing in bucket in mops sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Rear kitchen sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.standing water in kitchen cooler
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on cleaned lid **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Exposed Toothpicks stored under plumbing **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray bottle over foods in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bleach bottle **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on floor in rear storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filter
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER /MAKETABLE : ITEMS AT 50 F TO 60 F (DAIRY,CRABMEAT ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored. BAND AIDS ON KITCHEN PREPARATION TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONTLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ITEMS IN FRONTLINE HANDSINK Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. FILTERS REMOVED FOR CLEANING BUT COOKING IN PROGRESS AT COOKLINE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. HANDLE IN FLOUR Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. HOLDING ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IN FRONTLINE HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PRODUCE COOLER IN DOWNSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY ITEMS IN MAKETABLE AT 60 F. CRABMEAT AT 50 F IN REACH IN COOLER . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF/SEAFOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOODS OVER BREADS IN FREEZER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. TOXIC SPRAYBOTTLE OVER FOODS ON KITCHEN FOOD CART Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. DOWNSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM
2/28/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS BULKFOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical - Violation: 32-03-1 Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. " NO BOYS ALLOWED" SIGN FOR WOMENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS
9/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM :ITEMS AT 55 F
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. OIL CONTAINER UNDER PLUMBING ( HANDSINK )
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. FLOUR CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. " NO BOYS ALLOWED" SIGN FOR WOMENS RESTROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAGS OF ONIONS , OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWLS AS SCOOP IN NUMEROUS FOODS
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEER BATTER AT 55 F IN KITCHEN . DAIRY AT 55 F IN REACH IN COOLER ( OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER DAIRY : OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS BULKFOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. NUMEROUS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. BLEACHWATER NEXT TO BEER BATTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. UNLABELED BLEACHWATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOMS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BUTTER AT 100 F AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ITEMS IN COOLER
9/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. APPROXIMATELY 30 SEMI HARD DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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