HOOK & REEL CAJUN SEAFOOD & BAR

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: At time of callback still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: At time of callback still observed . Observed no proof of employee training As per manager employees employed more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic frying oil container and plastic vinegar bottle on cook line. Observed boxes of beef and French fries stored on walk-in freezer floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: At time of callback still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: At time of callback still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over red peppers and bags of red onions. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef and chicken over sauces . Employee moved items to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours operator moved to inside cooler.Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in the prep two compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt and rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler plastic containers of sauce on the floor

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor and compressor unit.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of dried garlic butter and seasoning the handle in contact with the dried garlic butter and seasoning. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by rice cooker In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 74F. Operator discarded water cleaned and sanitized scoops and placed in clean cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting in a bowl of water at prep sink. Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (45-57°F - Cold Holding) in flip top #2, per operator sausage was prepared less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved sausage to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine dishwasher.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at bar hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels. (2) Observed at hand washing sink in expo area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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. Oyster consumer advisory was printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a to go cup stored in calamari sauce in reach in cooler in kitchen on cookline. Operator removed cup.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cups in bar area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag a rice in kitchen in expo area. Operator moved bag of rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a to go cup stored in calamari sauce on cook line reach in cooler next to dishwasher in kitchen. Operator removed cup.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen a container of water 79°F with a rice spoon next to the rice maker. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Main kitchen counter top cooler- observed knives being stored between prep table and counter top cooler. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen counter top cooler- observed single service Togo cup being stored inside calamari. Operator removed bowl.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at soup warmers- observed service spoon inside container of standing water. Operator removed service spoon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen at prep sink- observed crawfish and mussels being thawed at room temperature.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - no paper towels observed at handwash sink in hallway next to cookline - no handwash sign at handwash sink in hallway next to cookline an employee restroom. - no covered waste receptacle in employee restroom.