GULF DRIVE CAFE

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table can opener with food debris and soil. Operator removed can opener for claeaning. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen area.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator was in the process of adding identifier to menu during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe at ice bin bar area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder in 2 door reach-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated that clam chowder was in cooler since the night before. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple shell stock tags not marked with last date used.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with a build up of soil and food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed soda gun line in ice at bar area. Operator removed soda gun line and discarded ice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in back coffee area with a build up of food debris. Operator removed can opener for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sink in dish area. Operator replaced hand soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of food predation table next to single door make station with surface rust.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by glass door in back coffee area. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged soda boxes being stored on the floor in soda storage area. Observed milk on the floor in beer keg walk-in cooler. Operator moved milk of the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in back room next to coffee area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve solo cups not inverted and uncovered in server area on shelf next to single door flip top. Operator covered solo cups. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date used.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink n bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 12" x 12" hole in ceiling in unisex bathroom. Operator stated is still process of recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in either unisex bathroom .

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in bar area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink area not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at bar 45F, operator removed and put on ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Chowder 107F, Cream soup 107F. Operator removed chowder and soup a day heated to 197F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator corrected menus with asterisk identifier before then end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Solo cups being used to dispense salt and pepper. Operator removed solo cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in food prep reach in cooler. Operator removed drink and put in employee designated area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers in middle kitchen area torn.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waist line at one soda gun in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed missing drain line at bar soda holster. Operator has discussed with Coke vendor. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Observed waste line still missing. Coke is scheduled to replace. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed waste line still not installed. Coca Cola has been notified to come repair. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crab cakes made with raw shell eggs stored over cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator placed cheese over crab cakes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items were stored on ice on the cook line: French toast batter (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that items were stored on ice on the cook line for two hours. Manager placed items in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafing fuel stored over box of packets of fruit jelly in the dry storage area. Manager moved chafing fuel to other shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Manager placed paper towels to hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided manager with consumer advisory, and it was posted before inspection was completed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 1 Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system on a cook line.

Basic - 1x1 foot Hole in the wall in the kitchen area next to the cook line.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. in the bar area.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine stored between kitchen and bar area no door. Manager stoped using ice machine until repairs can be done.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in bar area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood on cook line soiled. Soda machine area around nozzles solid. Manager cleaned the machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Drawer reach in cooler on the cook line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked pasta. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door in reach in cooler in southern kitchen not self closing.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed area on floor not tiled at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on soda machine next to the bar area. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at bar.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed in walk in freezer an ambient temperature of 36F. Nacho meat (38F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in freezer in southern kitchen chicken nougats (35F - Cold Holding).

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib next to exterior door outside kitchen lacking vacuum breaker.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen and bar area soiled with black looking substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used as scoop in container of Parmesan cheese. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in back of bar storage area. Employee secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen and outside area between kitchen and storage area not smooth and easy to clean. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear kitchen exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed Breaker panel in kitchen showing exposed wires/disrepair.