Redington Shores, Pinellas County

FRIENDLY TAVERN

18121 GULF BLVD, Redington Shores, FL 33708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
24
5 High Priority
Aug 8, 2024
City
Redington Shores
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 24

22-48-5

Detail 23050256

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Triple sink set up with unapproved chlorine (laundry use only), staff replaced with approved quaternary tablets) Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23050279

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23050260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw sausage over potatoes and vegetables in reach in freezer

08A-05-6

Detail 23050258

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken, order corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23050277

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from cook line: diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (53F - Cold Holding), items moved to reach in freezer. Retemp: all items at or below 43F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23050262

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on grill/stove surface Accumulation of grease and food residue on fryers baskets

16-37-1

Detail 23050274

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23050259

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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

23-24-4

Detail 23050273

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled

24-06-4

Detail 23050268

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled racks above triple sink Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23050263

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

14-11-5

Detail 23050264

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23050271

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Under coolers at inside bar Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23050265

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and cans of corned beef on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23050257

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall men's restroom

10-20-4

Detail 23050272

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handles Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23050261

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom

23-03-4

Detail 23050270

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

08B-61-5

Detail 23050267

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Overhead protection of outdoor ice machine was damaged as a result of previous Tropical Storm Debby on 8/4/24.

22-16-4

Detail 23050266

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

36-50-4

Detail 23050276

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 23050275

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured when not in use, operator locked during inspection Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23050278

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23050269

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Dec 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 18Total: 25

14-02-4

Detail 22514687

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper mugs at bar not properly lined on inside

08B-56-4

Detail 22514696

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored in drink ice at bar, bartender removed and burned ice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22514695

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce and cheese in walk-in cooler

08A-20-5

Detail 22514690

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over corned beef in walk-in cooler

01B-03-5

Detail 22514705

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored in drink ice at bar, bartender removed and burned ice Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22514693

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at both bars soiled Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22514692

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at outside bar, used at dump sink

36-34-5

Detail 22514685

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

24-06-4

Detail 22514703

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled shelves above triple sonk

14-09-4

Detail 22514707

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

14-71-4

Detail 22514708

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of ice well at main bar

13-03-4

Detail 22514699

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

14-11-5

Detail 22514706

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of walk-in cooler door damaged Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22514698

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at main bar. Accumulation of grease under cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22514704

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22514689

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22514701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on door and inside a/c closet near restrooms. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22514697

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22514691

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cups stored on floor in closet next to restrooms Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22514694

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22514700

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22514686

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler

08B-62-4

Detail 22514709

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not locked when not in use Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22514702

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22514688

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

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 23Total: 29

08B-56-4

Detail 22121244

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Red Bull cans and drink mixer in drink ice at Maine bar, bartender burned and replaced ice. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22121252

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near main bar

01B-03-5

Detail 22121237

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw cod in walking cooler with visible contamination from rust and pitted shelves. Red Bull cans and drink mixer in drink ice at Maine bar, bartender burned and replaced ice

03A-02-5

Detail 22121257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets at servers station (72F - Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler, recommend smaller quantities held in ice. Cooler on cook line-diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding), items moved to walk-in cooler. Retemp tomatoes 43F, lettuce 48F, cheese 45F Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22121246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar. In use cutting boards soiled on cook line, operator already acquired new boards Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22121241

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training certificate proved for one employee. Recommended to operator to keep copies of all training certificates onsite

14-01-5

Detail 22121258

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in marinara sauce, removed. Portioning cup in seasonings Corrective Action Taken

36-06-4

Detail 22121247

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In front for grill. Floor of main bar

06-09-1

Detail 22121255

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 not removed from ROP packaging before thaw

14-09-4

Detail 22121259

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

29-18-4

Detail 22121256

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor of main bar, covered with cardboard

40-06-5

Detail 22121239

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board, removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22121236

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic container with crab stuffing with cracked lip in walk-in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 22121254

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 22121232

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Bag of flour on floor of dry storage

36-24-5

Detail 22121240

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Single service closet in-between restrooms

10-20-4

Detail 22121251

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, removed

22-08-4

Detail 22121250

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens and microwave soiled

23-03-4

Detail 22121234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill/fryers. Accumulation of dust on a/c vents in walk-in cooler Accumulation of dust in a/c closet in dining room

33-16-4

Detail 22121245

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-03-4

Detail 22121248

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door at kitchen does not fully seal when shut

25-32-4

Detail 22121242

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Fish spread containers containing calamari

25-05-4

Detail 22121235

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to-go items on floor of closet near restrooms

21-10-4

Detail 22121253

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On oven door handle

29-49-6

Detail 22121233

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at main bar

08B-12-5

Detail 22121243

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw cod in walking cooler with visible contamination from rust and pitted shelves

08B-62-4

Detail 22121260

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secure

36-02-5

Detail 22121249

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walking cooler

14-17-4

Detail 22121238

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

Mar 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-08-7

Detail 21845316

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Staff advised business changed ownership on 12/1/2022. Business open and operating during inspection with customers present at bar. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Business open and operating during inspection with customers present at bar and dining room. Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 21845309

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at rear exit door near restrooms. 1 live fly in kitchen Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: 2 live flies near interior bar Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21845313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line with stains Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21845308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two of three employees with no proof of employee training available at time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Operator unable to provide proof of employee trainings at time of inspection Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21845315

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 21845310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. On floor of walk in cooler Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21845312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on exterior of grill and fryers Gaskets on white reach in freezer soiled with food residue Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21845314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floors behind bar with large cracks Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21845311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 22

08B-02-4

Detail 21834897

High Priority - Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pre-existing Ice machine outside at rear of business observed unlocked, employee locked during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Detail 21834919

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Staff advised business changed ownership on 12/1/2022. Business open and operating during inspection with customers present at bar. Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 21834909

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at rear exit door near restrooms. 1 live fly in kitchen Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 21834896

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers over cooked veggies in white reach in cooler, order corrected during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

41-10-4

Detail 21834918

High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen, employee placed in double bucket Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 21834904

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line with stains Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-13-5

Detail 21834920

Intermediate - Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two of three employees with no proof of employee training available at time of inspection. Warning Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 21834895

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prime rib prepared on 12/31/22 with no date mark, employee added date Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

27-16-4

Detail 21834906

Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in mens restroom 71F, ran for two minutes Warning Priority: Intermediate

14-01-5

Detail 21834900

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in containers of chipotle mayo and marinara sauce, cups removed Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

32-12-5

Detail 21834907

Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Womens restroom out of service, mens restroom with no covered receptacle Warning Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 21834901

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Warning Priority: Basic

29-18-4

Detail 21834908

Basic - Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. On floor of walk in cooler Warning Priority: Basic

12B-07-4

Detail 21834899

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, moved during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Detail 21834917

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on clean plates on kitchen, phone moved and plate cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

36-17-5

Detail 21834913

Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and missing floor tiles under coffee machine in servers station Warning Priority: Basic

36-24-5

Detail 21834916

Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand sink at outside bar Warning Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Detail 21834898

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle, moved during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 21834905

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on exterior of grill and fryers Gaskets on white reach in freezer soiled with food residue Warning Priority: Basic

36-02-5

Detail 21834910

Basic - Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floors behind bar with large cracks Warning Priority: Basic

14-17-4

Detail 21834902

Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic

21-07-4

Detail 21834903

Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in kitchen 200ppm, corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic