El Siboney, 900 Katherine St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: EL SIBONEY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 900 Katherine St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5400232
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dry storage
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Around
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Prep area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler curtain soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up and torn.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.Handwash sink in prep area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Flour food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Soup 90° f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Shelves next to reach in in prep area, around.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened).Pots, clear containers.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.dish wash area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.WIF, dish wash area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Prep area
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Bread
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.Oxtail **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large containers dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Ants in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken over carrots **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Spice shelves
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Dry storage shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Racks.
  • Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.Chickens
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Desserts, salads.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor drain/floor drain cover missing dishwash area.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.prep area
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.prep area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Prep area
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.WIC Curtains torn
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.plantains, onions **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Gallon of milk
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.laundry room
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.black beans SEE STOP SALE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light not functioning.kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dishwasher shelves
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walk in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.outside area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.tile around broken
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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.kitchen shelves above steam table
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. grill,stove and fryers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. in kichen area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. in kitchen area
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.kitchen area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.kitchen back door in direpair by walk-in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. (BOOKLET'S ORDERED) This violation must be corrected by : 10/24/2011.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (FOODS RELOCATED TO A WORKING UNIT)
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS (FOOD STOPPED SALE)
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CUT PLANTAINS STORED NEAR OPEN TRASH CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. (BOOKLET'S ORDERED) This violation must be corrected by : 10/24/2011.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed operator unable to verify source of grouper.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK, BEEF, CRAB MEAT and BLACK BEANS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over/next to ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER/NEXT TO CARROTS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils/single service articles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BLACK BEANS
8/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. PORK, SPLIT PEA SOUP and CHICKEN SOUPS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN ROOM OUTDOORS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE SOLUTION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-04-1 Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Fish
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters,kitchen lighting
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 1 live roach
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen area behind cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by the stove .
7/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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