Upper Crust, 611 Duval Street, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UPPER CRUST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 611 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5428012
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 12/12/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Light not functioning.Dishwash area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishmentCovered with kitchen items.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Refrigerator doors
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Torn gasket front unit
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Broken unit used as storage.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
12/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles around kitchen broken
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Cheese containers and pitchers stored on top of towel
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.no plumbing installed at mop sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.4 dead roaches
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.kitchen area
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live roaches found
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observedreach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Pepperoni and sausage
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.under 3 comp sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.backdoor area
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by 3 compartment sink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink in backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON REACH IN COOLER'S DOORS
  • Critical - Observed food employee with dirty clothes.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES STORED BY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CUT TOMATOES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic & oil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. DISPENSING PARMESAN CHEESE WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER WITHOUT HANDLE
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment. BY REACH IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER WHERE FOOD IS STORED & BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS (10 FEET AWAY FROM MAIN KITCHEN). STANDING SEWAGE WATER BETWEEN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. SEWAGE SYSTEM
  • Drain cover(s) missing. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING UTENSILS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY REACHING COOLERS & FREEZERS FROM FAILING SEWAGE SYSTEM
  • Observed holes in wall. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
  • 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. WENDY WOODRUFF, RANATA SUTO, KARRA & EDENSOM COSTA
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. IN LADIES BATHROOM
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen & dining room area.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under food cold holding equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.handles on equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.cloth on top of tomatoes .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.pizza cutter.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage bin containers,pizza dough containers . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior/exterior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reachins in backroom.sm refrigerator in backroom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.flour oeverything.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • 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
10/27/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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