Thistle Lodge, 2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THISTLE LODGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957-6104
License #: 4603032
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47°F. Hamburger 46°F. Chicken 47°F at the prep area cooler. Corrective action taken. Manager placed all TCS food on ice.
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic case of chicken breast in the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Standing cooler in the cook line area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area. **Warning**
07/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observd buildup of water on inside of reach in cooler next to grill.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad preparer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed employee not washing hands after picking up cheese from floor before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Metal cans used to store food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mango salsa 45°F and sliced tomatoes 46°F in upright reach in cooler next to salad prep reach n cooler. Raw fish 51°F and raw hamburger 50°F in reach in cooler across from grill. Reach in coolers turned and all items placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over hotdogs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at end of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in walk in cooler.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of beef, oysters, and cookies on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on lettuce and spinach in reach in cooler drawers by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • 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 above prep station across from grill. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 50°F, shrimp 51°F, salsa 50°F, and cheese 57°F in reach in cooler across from oven. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • 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. Cooler across from stove. **Warning**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and stored on cutting board. **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. Observed employee cutting tomatoes and salad with bare hand contact.
  • 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 (walk in cooler).
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked (walk in cooler).
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired in 2011.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.flour and sugar containers
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.sugar and flour containers lids are open.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.sausage, rice , sauces in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.flour container
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs,seafood ,sauces in walk in coolers
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.food preperation handsinks
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.handsink in walk in cooler area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.food prep employes not washing hands when changing gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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.non handled bowl used to dispense flour.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.syro foam food containers not stored inverted .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.waitstaition ice bin
5/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.handsink for employes restroom , cookline handsink
  • 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.flour container
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw fish and beef stored over cooked pasta,salsa,sauces in walk in cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar area
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm at plate surface
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer
  • 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.flour container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar container
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.single service food containers, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.waitstaition ice machine
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar area
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.walk in freezer,several broken tiles
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.waitstaition
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over food preparation area
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan guards in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.personal items stored on clean plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef and fish stored over vegetables in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.waitstaition
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.scallop potatoes ,roast in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice,sauces in walk in cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.prepared products iwalk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ribs,walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.non handled scoop inside icemachine in backyard
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.dumpster area needs cleaning and sanitized
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken ,hamburg ,sauces,rice, walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar and bread crumb containers
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.open drink on slicer
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.handsink in the area of the 3 walk in coolers
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.chicken / fish
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm dishmachine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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