SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE CATERING

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on kitchen ceiling.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.

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. Observed Kimberly expired on 2/10/24.

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 tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup on top of prep table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the prep area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg mix (50F - Cold Holding); bacon ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in room temperature, operator placed items under ice. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front of beverage walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside beverage walk in cooler and food walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler in front of fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed interior of hot holding box soiled.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped at the ware washing area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimp thawing in room temperature. Operator placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored around the kitchen, operator placed inside sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer located in the catering food preparation area observed raw chicken over pineapple sauce and other ready to eat sauces, manager placed the raw chicken on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray stored on the preparation table in the catering/prep area. Manager removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener,, reach in freezer located in the catering food prep area. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle used as scoop in the rice, and seasoning containers.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn, in the freezers located in the catering food preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled, freezer located in the catering food preparation area.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In Refrigerated drawers in the catering kitchen observed a can of Redbull and water bottles stored with food served to the public. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed employee drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soda stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pans stored in dish area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans in dish area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the prep kitchen.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the women bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting table at prep kitchen. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed it. 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 scoop handler in contact with the flour. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men bathroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler freezer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. Operator placed a label. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken under ice cream. Chef place raw chicken on bottom shelf

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sodas nozzles with mold-like substance.

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. Operator printed advisory and posted in the lobby area. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipments.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the Prep kitchen area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef took out tongs Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. At the back kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler with standing water.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko container no labeled. Chef labeled container.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked shredded pork (59-60 - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked pork was prepared yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread inside reach in freezer in the back prep area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded pork (59-60 - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked pork was prepared yesterday afternoon.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brushes stored inside hand washing sink in the bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the bar area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the bar area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by the dish machine area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top prep table in the back prep area and in the bar area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water stored inside make table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded it. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observer one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf by the dishwasher machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler soiled in the kitchen area.