THE LAZY LOBSTER OF LONGBOAT

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over steamer peeling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to clean glass ware in bar area. Employee removed beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup being used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with rust. 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 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 removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to entrance to kitchen and serving area with tiles missing.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line next to the salad station. Operator replaced thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler in salad area. Employee was in the process of wiping up water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster in reach-cooler at end of cook line at 50F. Operator stated that lobster had been out for approximately 30 minutes for lunch. Operator moved lobster to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed rare seared tuna on the menu with out an identifier. Operator added identifier and was in the process of printing new menus. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salad dressing in single doo flip top make station on front line. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile at end of cook line over reach-in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on cook line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease on hood system on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on shelf in kitchen across from dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to-go containers not inverted in outside server area. Operator inverted to-go containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw coconut shrimp over pasta in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved shrimp to another cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of spray cleaner on food prep surface in back food prep area. Operator removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stand mixer head in back food prep area next to dry storage with build up of soil and dried food particles.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed side ceiling tiles in dish area missing.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents throughout the kitchen Soiled with grease and dust.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groved cutting board in dish area.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one 2 dead roaches in dry storage area. One in back corner of dry storage area next to wire ranch along wall and one in front corner under wire rack near entrance. Operator removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on sidle serve container in back storage area next to employees rest room. Operator removed speaker and discarded single serve area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid. Operator stated he had called to order new lids.

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 back dry storage area, scoops in flour and bread crumbs with scoop handle touching product. Operator removed scoops and place in holders. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with excess build up of grease.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container on shelf in back food prep. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn ripped foil on bottom shelf of food prep table in back food prep area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted single serve items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under dish machine draining creating standing water under dish machine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed side wall to the right of entrance in dry storage area with black mold like substance.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in food prep area with cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive buildup of grease on hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw chicken then changing gloves without hand washing. Cook washed hands after education. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Chef corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of rolls on floor under oven in back preparation area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage pitcher in employee hand wash sink across from dish wash machine. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in exterior ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near cookline/oven area.

Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dry storage room.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on lower shelf of stand used for coffee machine.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler grits, ribs, marinara, shrimp prepared more than 24 hrs ago with no covering.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean gloves in main kitchen area by salad make station. Person in charge educated employee on glove use and Handwashing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed him a copy

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back loading dock area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near bar area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in salad make area. Person in charge had him put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. Person in charge had employees remove watches and jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface behind building on East side of building.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above fryers and Grill soiled with grease.

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding) per operator butter was out for lunch for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed the butter in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda lines in ice bin soiled in the bar.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed one cutting board on the cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee wiped the water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of crushed pineapple, 2 cans of marinara and 1 can of mandarin oranges dented at the seems. Manager discarded the cans. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crab cakes containing raw eggs stored over cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the rice below the crab cakes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the walk-in cooler torn.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above the cook line.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/residue build up. Observed at can opener blade and soda fountain nozzles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade and nozzles. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area.

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 sword fish at Walk in Cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Salad Station.