Whistle Stop Beer & Wine Bar, 82685 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL - Bar inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Whistle Stop Beer & Wine Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 82685 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036-3628
License #: 5402689
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.shrimp in 3CS
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon is served as sushi.
  • 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 - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Chicken in WIC.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Container of dark sauce
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking storage (opened drinks/ cans) area located inside walk in cooler or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door left opened.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimps in standing water. Corrected , placed under cold running water.
  • 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 washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked (diced pork) portioned / in container by restaurant operator.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in it . By front counter.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls precooked no date label.
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drygoods storage rice,flour and sugar bins
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above Walkin cooler and walkin freezer
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Steel sharpener.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Asparagus in Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Drygoods area Sugar, flour and rice containers.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Dispensing mustard sauce in Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in cooler across from stove
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Re-using a container ( plastic jug cut up) To stir rice while cooking. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Container across from stove **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Silverware in dining tables
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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