Crabbys Beach Walk & Grill, 333 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRABBYS BEACH WALK & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 333 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767-2415
License #: 6214470
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Restrooms
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Upstairs bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. First floor bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not maintaining proper holding temperature - foods removed opposite fryer and grill upstairs with broken leg
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating 216 licensed for 180 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Upstairs kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in freezer opposite fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. upstairs and downstairs bar and restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishwashing area, storage area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cookline shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Upstairs - to use 3 compartment sink upstairs until dish machine is functioning properly - service schedule this day
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes in reach in freezer opposite fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.above grill upstairs
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.dishes on shelf right of pass through
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.doors on ice machine
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.additional out door seating added, 216 seats only licensed for 180
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.in yogurt cooler
  • Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Air curtains not installed as per last inspection also air curtains that are installed upstairs are not in use doors are wide open no screen doors
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.no door put on front of down stairs kitchen as per last inspection
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding.lemons in kitchen being cut directly out of the box **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm tablet just sitting in water
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.in kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour by fryers
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter melted out over night 80° upstairs, thrown away, pooled eggs 50°, pancake batter 54°, melted butter 108° on downstairs kitchen counter
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pooled eggs 50°, pancake batter 54°, butter 108°, 119° on counters
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.shelf above hot food at pass through
  • 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. Desserts in front case down stairs
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by the ice machine downstairs and upstairs
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing by drying dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar upstairs at ice machine
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.pooled eggs, butter, pancake mix
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.squeeze bottle at bar sink of soap **Corrected On-Site**
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In dry storage
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.drinks above microwave
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in by handsink cut melon 49°, dressing 45° replaced and iced, in expedite window cole slaw 50° replaced and iced better in kitchen oysters 49°, shrimp 51° replaced and iced, conch fritter batter 47° shrimp 46° upstairs everything iced down
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans that were submitted were incorrect and no required handsinks were installed as required by submitted plans. Per Bianca new plans are required
7/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans that were submitted were incorrect and no required handsinks were installed as required by submitted plans. Per Bianca new plans are required
6/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans that were submitted were incorrect and no required handsinks were installed as required by submitted plans. Per Bianca new plans are required
4/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.upstairs
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.upstairs reach in
  • 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. Putting garnish on drink **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. Fish spread
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans that were submitted were incorrect and no required handsinks were installed as required by submitted plans. Per Bianca new plans are required
1/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[opened pass through window, food close to exit/customers access, also side area with reach in coolers and soiled dish drop] email dhr.planreview@Dbpr.state.fl.us This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/2012.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in 6 drawer reach in cooler 46 degrees f, just moved to cooler less than 4 hours, product iced or moved]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[downstairs bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[opened pass through window, food close to exit/customers access, also side area with reach in coolers and soiled dish drop] email dhr.planreview@Dbpr.state.fl.us This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/2012.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.manager came in at 10am]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[downstairs bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.[upstairs in office still] Corrected On Site.inspector observed sign hung.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[opened pass through window, food close to exit/customers access, also side area with reach in coolers and soiled dish drop] email dhr.planreview@Dbpr.state.fl.us This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/2012.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves, cook on line]
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[downstairs bar]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in 6 drawer reach in cooler 46 degrees f, just moved to cooler less than 4 hours, product iced or moved]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.[ladies outside downstairs ]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[two door upright upstairs, key lime pie 42.5 degrees F on t op shelf,sauce on bottom shelf 48 degrees F]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Exit signs missing. Downstairs by cookline ]For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[dry storage]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies downstairs outside ]
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided Corrected On Site.[were in office]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the exterior of ice machine.slidding doors
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[cook when changing gloves] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[at bar] 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.[in coctail sauce and fish spread]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[cooling unit up top leaking on packaged key lime pie] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled soap bottle.at bar hand sink and 3 compartment . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[butter on counter 78 degrees] Corrected On Site.keeping on grill
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.[were moved to office]
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.[ladies downstairs left]
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.[downstairs ladies left]
  • Critical - Exit signs missing.[in kitchen ] For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[on salad reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[sausage, bacon left on counter at 116 degree and 97 degree] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.[upstairs by back door]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[reachin upstairs by back door]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[above dry storage rack in refigerator room]
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[condensation in dsmall refigerator upstairs ]
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[expanded bar in front dining room] This violation must be corrected by : 7/13/11.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[in kitchen closest to bar]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[bar handsink ]
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/13/11.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.[expanded bar in front dining room] This violation must be corrected by : 7/13/11.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[upstairs ]
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.[downstairs ]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[upstairs ]
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.[upstairs ]
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.[test appointment 6/8/11]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[hot water turned off below handsink upstairs kitchen -leaking]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cut melon 46 degrees salad reachin] iced down
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cut melon on kitchen counter 67 degrees] will throw away at 4 hours
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream in small refigerator upstairs moved to working cooler ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[condensation in dsmall refigerator upstairs ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at all buckets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[gun and holster over beverage ice] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[food in bags sitting in condensation upstairs reachin ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[upstairs hood filters]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[cook on line handling toast and pancakes] 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area[downstairs ].
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[dripping in beverage ice] Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[flour]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[72 degrees melon on counter]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[in flour]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[stored on soda drain]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upstairs reachin ]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[upstairs bar]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[upstairs restrooms]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar upstairs ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at downstairs bar]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[paint peeling over prep table upstairs ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[3 door cooler /freezer room]
  • Critical. Exit signs broken . For reporting purposes only.[upstairs kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.[upstairs kitchen ceiling]
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar downstairs
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar downstairs
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar downstairs
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted...to go cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/10/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/8/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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