Clearwater, Pinellas County

GERSTLES

752 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33767

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Mar 28, 2024
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 22759233

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee portioning pasta no gloves. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22759238

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at entrance of bar by side station.

36-36-4

Detail 22759232

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Alley.

29-18-4

Detail 22759234

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar drains.

36-22-4

Detail 22759236

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine. Behind soda box stand. Under dish machine. Bar floor- corner at end of bar, under POS.

14-69-4

Detail 22759240

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 22759235

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice bins in bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 22759237

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign in men's room broken missing half of the writing. Hand wash sign for sink entering the kitchen missing.

29-49-6

Detail 22759239

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler across from cooks line.

29-19-4

Detail 22759231

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Bar drain under POS .

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22378888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22378886

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both types.

22-20-5

Detail 22378882

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

06-09-1

Detail 22378884

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. Mahi and tuna. Packages now open Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 22378885

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar floor drains.

36-73-4

Detail 22378889

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

23-03-4

Detail 22378887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled floor drain in bar. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 22378883

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped rim on ice bucket. Frayed fry basket.

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22222368

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22222365

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ladies room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22222367

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22222366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machines. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Time Extended

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22078115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHopped romaine 67f, cooked wings 65f, blue cheese 67f, all items now 56f, after 20 minutes in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22078116

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22078118

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22078109

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-36-4

Detail 22078112

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ladies room.

13-03-4

Detail 22078113

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

36-22-4

Detail 22078108

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machines.

08B-38-4

Detail 22078107

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor in front alley.

14-69-4

Detail 22078114

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22078117

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of beer bottle reach in cooler in bar area. Shelves soiled in beer walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 22078111

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22078110

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing in sink no running water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21787945

High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in service area.

41-10-4

Detail 21787948

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tabs and bear clean stored above single service in alley. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21787944

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21787941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Inside clean water flow catch on dish machine-soiled. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21787938

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar.

02C-02-5

Detail 21787949

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled beef, pulled chicken and cooked wings.

16-21-4

Detail 21787939

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 21787946

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice bucket not inverted.

24-07-4

Detail 21787943

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Two ice buckets stored on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 21787947

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 21787942

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 21787950

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer stored on shelf with spices.

22-16-4

Detail 21787940

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

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 21368080

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. 0 ppm, changed bucket now 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21368073

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 48f, found in reach in cooler. Item discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 21368067

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 48f, found in reach in cooler. Item discarded.

41-10-4

Detail 21368076

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint on shelf with clean utensils. Paint moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21368066

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21368074

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21368071

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice .date mark adjusted.

41-17-4

Detail 21368069

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle in prep area not labeled.

51-11-4

Detail 21368065

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21368070

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 21368077

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

14-11-5

Detail 21368079

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawers under flat top grill. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21368075

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

14-69-4

Detail 21368072

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21368068

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 21368078

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Fry basket frayed wire. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

01C-03-4

Detail 20724339

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

22-02-4

Detail 20724341

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun at north end of bar. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 20724345

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to three compartment sink, cooks line. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20724343

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar has unlabeled chemical at three compartment sink.

22-20-5

Detail 20724346

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

14-11-4

Detail 20724344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooks line.

14-69-4

Detail 20724337

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20724336

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20724342

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink. Server side station in dining room. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20724340

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Frayed fry basket. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20724338

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

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 20488234

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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: No certifications available for any employee. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 20488235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20488232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corner of sh area, alley under soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Ice machine area- pooling water. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20488231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Alley. Dish area. Service area next to bar. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20488233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 20321347

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in prep area not landing on and tcs surface. 1 fly in dish area.

01C-02-4

Detail 20321333

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 20321348

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

53A-02-7

Detail 20321340

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-01-5

Detail 20321349

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.

02A-01-4

Detail 20321344

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. Printed one for operator. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20321336

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20321342

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

24-05-4

Detail 20321341

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted behind bar.

24-07-4

Detail 20321334

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor behind bar.

32-12-5

Detail 20321350

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

36-22-4

Detail 20321345

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corner of sh area, alley under soda machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20321339

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 20321343

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 20321346

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service station in front.

31B-04-4

Detail 20321335

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Alley. Dish area. Service area next to bar.

23-03-4

Detail 20321337

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler fan.

29-49-6

Detail 20321332

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers.

42-01-4

Detail 20321338

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