Whale Harbor Raw Bar & Grill, 83901 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, Vlg Of I, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHALE HARBOR RAW BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 83901 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, Vlg Of I, FL 33036
License #: 5402129
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Base to can opener.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.RIF
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Base to can opener.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. On floor knives.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.RIF
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC IN FRONT OF WINDOW. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN, ALL TCS MOVED TO WALK IN COOLER.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Exterior WIC ALL TCS FOODS ARE OUT OF TEMP .
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Corrective action taken operator turned down thermostat, and removed all TCS FOODS,.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • 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. Waitress grabbing cut lemon **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fish ceviche, basa. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Warning**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored on floor
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs inside walk-in cooler
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washed hands with gloves on
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Outside downstairs ladies and men's restrooms.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust/dirt. Dishmachine room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Bar reach-in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Bar outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights across from stove.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. New Mop sink on premises, installation scheduled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar outside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk gallon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Handsink
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Floor in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Containers with portion cups
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Glassware rack.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on top of dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.Kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Cups on the floor, bar
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives stuck under the shelving in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.All over dishwashing area.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin.Bar .
  • Critical - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.Dishwashing area window.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Brooms and dustpans in kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Sanitizing at 3 compartment sink, Ecolab on call.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.For dishwasher.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By dishwashing area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Broom and dustpan in front of it. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoops on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.By stoves
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.4 dry droppings on top of dishwasher. Corrected On Site.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.By dishwasher.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Ice scoop
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Bar beer cooler, moldy tracks.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Moldy
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Ladie's & men's bathrooms
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Floor covered with cartons.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed plastic containerstored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on top of machine
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handwashing sink
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knifes
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.mens bathroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kithen
  • Floors not maintained smooth . missing tile in walkin
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.mgr. with card not present at time
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/16/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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