SAND WEDGE CAFE

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed commercially packaged grouper thawed in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded 5 pieces. Provided Operator with thawing instructions for vacuum packed fish. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 122F on grill. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Located blank forms during inspection. Operator stated old management may have purged former forms. Operator had entire staff complete forms during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by service bar by conference room.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink at service bar by conference room. Operator placed a hand washing sign by sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cookline counter next to microwave.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat sanitizer 0ppm on cook line. Operator replaced sanitizer and now reads 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed second bucket under initial bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish not open in vacuum sealed bag thawing inside reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator removed from bags. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese commercially processed ready to eat opened more than 24 hours ago, no date mark.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine bin in kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook's line with staining and deep grooves.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front service counter blocked with soap dispenser. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. Wiped down ice bin with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator checked lines and fixed a kink in line. Sanitizer now dispensing at 100 ppm per cycle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging thawing in reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator cut open bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic single service knives and forks stored food contact surface up behind service bar.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on commercial can opener blade. Operator moved to dish area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Southwest chicken on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf cover next to oven in dry storage. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Hot shot insecticide on top of white standup reach in freezer in dry storage area. Operator removed can from restaurant. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris next to slicer across from stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by service bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hoods over fryers.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as shelf cover next to stove in dry storage area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar stored in a plastic container unlabeled in dry storage area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage from area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 50 oz can of Roasted beef gravy with a damaged double seam. Operator removed from prep area to office. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris next to slicer.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by side bar next to dishwasher.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on fryer handle on cooks line. Operator moved tongs to dish area. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed chlorine at 0ppm and not dispensing from hose like other chemicals. Operator calling for maintenance and will set up three compartment sink to wash dishes temporary. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over a case of unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef to another shelf above raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths on cutting board across from fryers.