Little Palm Island Rest, 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LITTLE PALM ISLAND REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 28500 Overseas Hwy, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
License #: 5401744
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS ON COOK LINE
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche is served. Operator states they use fresh fish of different types for their ceviche.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hollandaise sauce 110°F, operator was informed of TPHC.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • 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 quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer at salad statin not under hood system
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at ambient temperature of 50°f. Do not use until in good repair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cut limes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or b'arnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 54°f, hollandaise sauce**Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Station with portable mini fryer.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Oyster boxes and Misc foods in Walkin freezer
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. For Buffett bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Oil container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Fish in upright cooler
  • 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 gallons
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Soft serve ice cream machine
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in pastry kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Drygoods area.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.Clear Ice Buckets on the floor in waitstaff area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Asparagus and Broccolini in reach-in cooler drawer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Dishwasher area in backroom.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utensils drawer, pastry kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall.In dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of ready-to-eat foods.Sliced Turkey and Sced Ham in Walkin cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Serrano ham in walkin cooler.Food banners in pastry kitchen reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bleach spray bottle in dishwasher area.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Sparagus wrapped in kitchen towels in reach-in cooler drawers by stove and Bins of lettuce in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Corrected On Site.Onions
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects by soda dispenser in waitstaff area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by live bugs. Food may not be served.Stop Sale issued.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.By small dishwasher.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils by eggs.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.Live bugs inside packages of chili, seaweed, ginger and wasabi.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Prep area handsink
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued. Live bugs found inside chili, seaweed, ginger and dry wasabi.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Ice machine outside
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Drygoods storage
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.Eggplant.In walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Drygoods storage.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Walk-in cooler/freezer and drygoods area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws
  • Critical. Observed moths in drygoods area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Freezer
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used.Waitstaff area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walk-in cooler/Vegetable cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.Waitstaff. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar handsink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Dining room bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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