Pops Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPS SUNSET GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275-3006
License #: 6803527
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Holder soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 68°F. Cut tomato 68°F. Cole slaw 68°F. Operator throwing out items **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. What appears to be fruit flies at end of bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Smaller outside ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Soda machine in dining room.
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. By ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.make table kitchen .
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Burger meat over steak over pork ribs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in prep room has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan blowing into prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in holder filled with water between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In grill area and bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp raw oysters raw lobster over salads, and potatoes.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Fruit flies by beer cooler by drain.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose on faucet by 3 comapartmemt sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holder soiled.
2/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed current license approved for 99 seats and observed approximately 175 seats during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 3 comp sink/dishwasher area Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times and blocked by a rubber hose wrapper stand. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed during inspection recent kitchen expansion of a 10 foot by 20 foot addition (approx.) and the addition of 3 separate lowboy two door coolers, 1 five foot hood suppression system, 1 five foot gas grill, 1 handwashing sink, 3 food preparation surfaces, 1 seven foot passthru to existing kitchen. Observed kitchen expansion structure consisting of 2 wooden stud walls attached to existing structures with screened walls only. **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. observed establishment temporary menu raw oyster consumer advisory with incorrect verbiage . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license. observed current 2012 dbpr hr licensure approved for 99 seats and observed 150 plus seats on site during inspection . seating change evaluation forms provided to operator during inspection .
  • Observed 1 cookline employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods . observed kitchen upright 2 door stainless reachin cooler raw poultry storage over raw seafood .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed exterior walkin cooler raw comminuted meats storage over rte ready to eat raw oysters and establishment has raw oysters consumer advisory . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed walkin freezer raw poultry and beef storage over rte ready to eat pita breads.
  • Critical - observed 1 Vacuum breaker missing at a exterior ice machine area hosed bibb.
  • Critical - observed 1 Vacuum breaker missing at kitchen /dishwasher area hosed bibb.
  • observed 3 Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on 2 kitchen food preparation tables and 1 exterior bar food preparation table.
  • Critical - observed No handwashing signs provided at 2 new kitchen handsinks and 1 exterior bar handsink used by food employees.
8/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. observed kitchen 3 door upright reachin cooler precooked poultry storage over raw fish.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. current license approved for 99 seats and observed recent seating and table additions and observed excess of 210 plus seating now present at establishment . dbpr seating change documents provided during inspection .
  • Observed leaking pipe at kitchen only handwashing sink plumbing fixture. observed drain pipe excessively leaking into floor located plastic bucket .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. observed only kitchen handwashing sink not draining .
  • Critical - observed 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Critical - observed Establishment operating without a current 2012 dbpr Hotel and Restaurant license. establishment may obtain license via 8504871395 or via www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr. observed 2011 dbpr licensure displayed during inspection .
2/28/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed 1 open coffee beverage cup on kitchen preparation table .
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed 1 cookline employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented marinara sauce can located on rear dry storage shelf . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.-observed clam fry mix plastic bin covering damaged and chipping.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces /frontline bar interior soda gun holster excessively soiled and encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system filters. For reporting purposes only. observed 1 missing 16 inch filter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed 1 open paper coffee cup on cookline preparation table
  • observed 3Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at exterior bar foods preparation table
  • Critical - observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in frontline women's bathroom.
  • observed rear dry storage and cleaned cookline equipment storage Ceiling tile missing and insulation exposed and hanging down over cleaned stored cookline metal trays
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed 1 excessively dented olives can and 1 excessively dented marinara sauces can on rear dry storage shelf- Corrected On Site. removed from service .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./observed walkin cooler eggs box on floor
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./observed ice scoop for exterior ice machine stored in soiled velda farms plastic milk container
  • observed 1 wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED MUSSELLS, SHRIMP COLD HOLDING AT 60 DEGREES F ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOKLINE LOWBOY REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT TEMP 62F ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH NO LOCKING DEVICE & LOCATED IN UNSECURED OUTER/EXTERIOR LOCATION ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. ON CALLBACK OBSERVED FISH & SHRIMP BOXES ON WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • Critical. ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED HANDELESS SCOOP IN FRY MIX ROLLER BIN & UTILIZED ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOP STORED ON SOILED SHELF ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • ON CALLBACK 6/30/2010 OBSERVED 2 COOKLINE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
  • ON CALLBACK OBSERVED ON KITCHEN 3 DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER / GASKET DAMAGED ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
  • ON CALLBACK 6/30/10 OBSERVED WATERFRONT TIKI BAR REACHIN 2 DOOR LOWBOY COOLER GASKETS DAMAGED
  • ON 6/30/10 CALLBACK OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER PLUG ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT RECOMMENDED
6/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./observed king crab, mussels, chicken salads at 61 degrees f.- Corrected On Site. foods stop sale/discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./observed cookline lowboy reachin ascend cooler ambiant air 58 degrees f-phf's at 61 degrees f.-UNIT Not to be utilized as phf's storage until maintaining phf's at 41 degrees f or lower-OBSERVED unit thermometers set too low- Corrected On Site. /at inspection conclusion ob ambiant air temperature at 38 degrees .
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area./observed exterior ice machine with NO locking devices - Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin freezer -shrimp boxes Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-whirlpool lowboy freezer with exposed insulation -opened uncovered seafood boxes and plastic -bags 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./rear fry mix rollered bin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./observed employee preping salads barehanded -touching lettuce , cucumbers, onions barehanded - Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./exterior ice scoop on soiled shelf - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./observed 2 cookline employees Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair./white whirlpool lowboy reachin freezer interior ceiling insulation exposed /chipping onto uncovered freezer foods Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.-kitchen upright 3 doors reachin coolers gaskets damaged
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.-water frontline lowboy reachin coolers gaskets damaged
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./establishment has chlorine -needs ammonium quat
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./interior and water front bar stirs patron exposed Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./waterfront bar hw sink
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./rear dishwasher area
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable./rear dishwasher area
  • Observed food/plastic debris accumulated on interior and exterior barfloor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./cookline -exposed insulation
  • Wet mop not hung to dry..utility closet
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks./interior frontline bar lemon buckets in drink ice- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ice/food not properly protected from contamination.-observed exterior ice machine with no locking device
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler-potatoe raw
  • 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./clam fry mix
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./exterior bar
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./observed cookline employee wearing gloves drink from personal water container then engage in cookline foods preparation without gloves changed /handwashing
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cookline x 1 employee
  • Observed equipment in poor repair./rear dishwashing area whirlpool lowboy reachin freezer ceiling broken , chipping
  • Observed equipment in poor repair./clam fry mix scoop handle missing
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./frontline bar handwashing sink
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./observed service personnel touch kitchen plastic flatware EATING ends barehanded
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination..exterior bar unwrapped straws , sip straws
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./rear bar plastic flatware no covering
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./frontline , rear bar unwrapped drink sip straws patronage exposed
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./mid waiting station unwrapped straws-green
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cookline hwsink blocked by plastic buckets
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./dishwasher areas hwsink blocked by plastic sheet and electric air circulation unit
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.rear bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./exterior bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on frontline bar floor./detail
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.-exterior ice machine drainage onto covered walkway x 15 feet length
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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