LOBSTER POT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans stacked and wet nesting on storage shelf.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed 1 of 3 shared dumpsters missing drain plug. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed 1 out of 3 shared dumpsters without drain plug.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing signs in bathrooms. Emailed operator and printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer machine shield. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 Vere Lekaj, Carlos Carillon, Caitlyn Gierhart no renewed training. Operator to reorder books. 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 fish in walk in cooler defrosted and not cut or removed from packaging. Operator corrected by cutting packages open. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in glass top reach in freezer on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water running on some items but not others defrosting in triple sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade and mixer shield. Employee cleaned during inspection. 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.Observed Vere Lekaj, Carlos Carillon, Caitlyn Gierhart expired.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed backpack by dry storage food. Manager removed backpack to prevent cross contamination.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed cracked lids on seafood in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Observed shared dumpster lid broken.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.

Basic - Old debris stuck to clean dish racks.

Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed crab legs in walk in freezer uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 4 empty co2 tanks not secured in walkway behind kitchen entrance.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Observed sanitizer pan next to fry wash on cart. Operator rearranged sanitizer to prevent cross contamination. 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed and operator printed and completed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed lobster and fish defrosting in non running water. Operator corrected by running water. Corrected On-Site

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. Did not observe any signed employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreements. Corrective Action Taken

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

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 defrosted vacuum sealed fish in Walkin Cooler without cut package or removed. Educated operator on protocol for vacuum sealed fish.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies room bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of Reachin Cooler on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 3 door Reachin Cooler in front of expo line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed paint peeling on ceiling above pot rack in Dishwashing Machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on yellow cutting board in preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans wet nesting on storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed wet nesting on food pans. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on Dumpster shared with stores in plaza. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on mixer head. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on door handles to Reachin Cooler on cooks line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food pans on storage shelf. Operator separated to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs on oven door on cooks line. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in preparation area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall and ceiling in kitchen by front exit door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes in warmer unit for less than 1 hour at 99°F. Manager gave back to cook to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup on soda nozzle at bar. Employee corrected during inspection. Observed food debris on mixer head. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Employee corrected by immediately cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 cracked floor tiles in kitchen near entrance to cooks line.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed shared dumpsters with 1 missing drain plug.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of debris on Reach in cooler gaskets proximal to Dishwashing machine. Manager had cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin cooler fan cover with buildup of dust. Manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site