Ponce Inlet, Volusia County

DOWN THE HATCH (MAIN KITCHEN)

4894 FRONT ST, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jul 23, 2024
City
Ponce Inlet
County
Volusia
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Jul 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 22996330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -ware washing area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 22996279

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in back handled cell phone prior to handling clean pots for use in food preparation , manager instructed employee to wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22996277

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw fish 45-46F, beef steaks 46F, cheese 45F inside walk in cooler near door to kitchen. Manager stated door propped open for cleaning/restocking. Next day callback inspection required to verify cold holding temperatures.

31A-11-4

Detail 22996276

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -utensils/knife stored inside hand sink

36-22-4

Detail 22996278

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -ware washing area in front of dish machine inside uneven floor

36-11-4

Detail 22996275

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -ware washing area

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 22632153

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -burn spray stored above bowls, squeeze bottles next ti hand sink Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22632156

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above raw beef steaks inside walk in cooler. Advised of minimum cook temperature used for hierarchy Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22632165

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -gouda sauce

01B-24-5

Detail 22632162

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -gouda sauce marked 1/25

22-02-4

Detail 22632160

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slatted cooking surface next to fryers

14-33-4

Detail 22632164

Basic - Clean pan storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -next to meat cooler

14-09-4

Detail 22632163

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/holes and is no longer cleanable. -small cutting board on prep table across from fryers

13-03-4

Detail 22632155

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees preparing/handling food without hair restraints.

36-22-4

Detail 22632159

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area in front of dish machine -adea near ice machine

10-01-5

Detail 22632158

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -uncooked rice bulk container in prep area Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 22632154

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22632157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of equipment next to fryers

25-05-4

Detail 22632161

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of paper cups on floor from delivery inside dry storage room Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 14

01B-28-5

Detail 22183056

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. --house calamari dressing with commercially cooked peppers marked 7/28.

12A-29-4

Detail 22183060

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher pre wash/sprayed off soiled dishes before putting clean plates up in warewashing area

08A-05-6

Detail 22183052

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored above crab cakes with commercially processed precooked crab meat inside stand up fridge at end of cookline near fry station

02C-01-5

Detail 22183059

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -house calamari dressing with commercially cooked peppers marled 7/28. See stop sale

01B-02-5

Detail 22183058

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked peppers, inadequate hot holding more than 4 hours.

03B-01-6

Detail 22183048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers 110-117F not properly held under heat lamp at end of line. Manager stated since 10am, see stop sale. -cooked chowder 115 at edge-155F in middle, inside large pot on cook line, manager stated it was reheated to 165F this morning, heat was turned off. Advised to ensure adequate reheating to 165 before hot holding at 135F. Using smaller batches may be advisable for logistics of maintaining 135F of all hot food. -manager reheated chowder during inspection, corrected on site Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22183054

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -warewashing area, splitter with hose hooked up beneath Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22183049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in warewashing area blocked by large garbage can

16-21-4

Detail 22183047

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-22-4

Detail 22183057

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 22183053

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

23-03-4

Detail 22183050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up in floor fan in back prep area -hood filters

14-33-4

Detail 22183051

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -salad station inside cooler

21-11-4

Detail 22183055

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21651660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above fully cooked chicken wings Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21651655

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -fish dip marked 12/10

01B-24-5

Detail 21651658

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -fish dip

01B-04-5

Detail 21651653

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from a source under nationwide recall. -raw oysters from galveston rexas area 1

03B-01-6

Detail 21651659

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 109F, cooked french fries 108F, cooked fish 109F inside hot holding expo station under heating element. Manager stated less than 1 hour, reheated potatoes, voluntarily discarded fries and fish due to quality concerns on reheat. Manager reheated potatoes to 165F. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21651651

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-11-4

Detail 21651650

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container with utensils inside hand sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 21651661

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21651652

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

10-20-4

Detail 21651656

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -at tilt skillet

22-08-4

Detail 21651657

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

23-03-4

Detail 21651654

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surface/top of oven -hood filters

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

01B-28-5

Detail 21230638

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -scampi butter marked 7/22 inside walk in. See stop sale

50-17-2

Detail 21230644

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

02C-01-5

Detail 21230641

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -scampi butter inside walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 21230642

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced cheese 60-6F, undetermined

03A-02-5

Detail 21230639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 60F-66F inside top section od makeline cooler. manager could not determine time. See stop sale -shredded cheese 55f, less than 4 hours. manager replaced regardless of time Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21230637

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by large fam in front

53B-05-5

Detail 21230643

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 21230634

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -large sprayer wih bleach solution unlabeled

35B-01-4

Detail 21230636

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near office a d rack of cleaning supplies

36-73-4

Detail 21230635

Basic - Floor behind cooking equipment soiled/has accumulation of grease.

36-22-4

Detail 21230640

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01C-03-4

Detail 20934807

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

36-22-4

Detail 20934810

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-11-4

Detail 20934809

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

14-69-4

Detail 20934808

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20934806

Basic - In-use tongs stored on ansul lines above grill between uses.

22-16-4

Detail 20934811

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

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

29-44-4

Detail 20653424

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -outside bar

02C-01-5

Detail 20653426

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made ranch, marked 11/1. See stop sale

01B-24-5

Detail 20653431

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House ranch marked 11/1

22-02-4

Detail 20653429

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, black material on surface

31A-11-4

Detail 20653427

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in server area used as dump sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20653428

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20653425

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil

47-03-4

Detail 20653430

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. -wiring near vent stack at top portion is cut/uncapped, manager states it is a "damper" used to regulate efficiency. Manager capped wires Corrected On-Site