BLUE WATER BAY
319 SR 26, Melrose FL 32666 · 352-475-14928
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 21 visits since July 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies observed, one flying around the prep area and one by the prep table and bulk ice bin.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026021997 | Jan 20, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2023006234 | Nov 30, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $960 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler chicken thighs, ribs, brisket and hushpuppy mix all expired on 7/14. Operator began to remove.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In unattached storage building used for dry food storage and alcohol storage observed 5 rodent droppings found on cardboard box on top shelf. Observed 21 rodent droppings on ground under metal storage shelf. Observed 4 rodent droppings on opposite wall on the ledge above glue traps.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks along interior wall at top corner of shelf leading to ceiling area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In cook line reach in cooler, 6 packages of cobia and 2 packages of grouper fully thawed and sealed in vacuum packaged bag with label to remove prior to thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); swai (46F - Cold Holding); deviled crab (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding);ribs (45F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in reach in cooler since opening around 11 or overnight. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line reach in cooler used for salad prep, cheese (47F - Cold Holding) stored in smaller container inside of larger container blocking air flow and above cooling plane. Employee relocated to inside reach in cooler. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); swai (46F - Cold Holding); deviled crab (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); ribs (45F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in reach in cooler since opening around 11 or overnight. Operator discarded the products. Door gasket separated from cooler door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of sanitizer on speed rack of bar counter facing syrup bottles. Employee relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with build up of food debris on the blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge at time of inspection unable to provide food manager certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan cheese containers, plastic portion cups used as scoop with no handles.
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. In cook line reach in cooler, 6 packages of cobia and 2 packages of grouper fully thawed and sealed in vacuum packaged bag with label to remove prior to thawing.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead road at bar area closet and in liquor storage room. Bartender swept and discarded dead roach by bar area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler prep space. Operator relocated.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler at front counter with broken door held together with duct tape. Glass door reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gasket hanging from door. Broken flip top lid to cook line reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris build up on floor under cook line equipment.
Food stored outside. Reach in chest freezer with frozen shrimp stored outside in front of walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on the floor of the wait station area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Broiler over with build up of burned on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door gaskets with food debris build up. Backside of fryers around exhaust portion with grease/food debris build up. Fan on prep table with accumulation of dust. Cook line hood filters with accumulation of dust/debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor in exterior storage building.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked peas thawing at ambient air temperature on top of reach in cooler. Employee relocated to reach in cooler.
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. No sanitizer bucket connected or present.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler at side of cook line, raw steak stored over ready to eat etouffe. Operator relocated storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards visibly stained on cook line and storage shelf next to cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by bulk ice bin. Operator swept and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on top shelf of cook line over prep table. Operator relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket and bag on prep table by smoker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal containers on shelf by dish machine stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter flip top reach in cooler with door broken off seal. Glass door reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gasket separated from door. Shelves of produce walk in cooler with rust pitting the surface.
Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under sides of cook line have debris build up under equipment. Ceiling air vents and tiles over cook line with dust build up.
Food stored on floor. Accumulation of food stored on floor of both walk in freezers.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease on ground around backside of smoker, outside.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on oven door handle of cook line. Ice bucket stored on floor by hand wash sink and by bulk ice bin. Ice scoop in ice bin at bar with handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated all items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line with dust and debris build up. Rotating fan on prep table by smoker with accumulation of dust.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth on cook line prep table visibly soiled with food debris. Operator removed.
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor sunder all equipment, racks, and tables in cook line, prep area, server area, ware washing area and outside food storage shed and walk in coolers and walk in freezers have a build up of single service items, grease, and food debris.
Jan 22, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor sunder all equipment, racks, and tables in cook line, prep area, server area, ware washing area and outside food storage shed and walk in coolers and walk in freezers have a build up of single service items, grease, and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in main outside walk in cooler have a build up of food debris and surface rust.
Jan 21, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead rodent behind large ice machine in ware washing area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings u deer table in back prep area by smoker cooker. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in server area under soda machine and bag in box soda rack next to cook line. Employee began to clean up droppings during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by back door to kitchen in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor sunder all equipment, racks, and tables in cook line, prep area, server area, ware washing area and outside food storage shed and walk in coolers and walk in freezers have a build up of single service items, grease, and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in main outside walk in cooler have a build up of food debris and surface rust.
Jan 20, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mandarin oranges, 2 artichoke hearts, marinara in outside dry storage shed. Water chestnuts on server line across from service window in kitchen.
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. In use dish machine ran multiple times reading 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty, employees replaced bucket and ran machine multiple times and retested at 100ppm
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead rodent behind large ice machine in ware washing area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings u deer table in back prep area by smoker cooker. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in server area under soda machine and bag in box soda rack next to cook line. Employee began to clean up droppings during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers on make line, per manager drawers to coolers have been consistently opened for less than 30 minutes.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash station on cook line at 75F, per employee water heater is being worked in at the beginning of the inspection, water heater repaired and water temperature got up to 115F.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by back door to kitchen in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floor sunder all equipment, racks, and tables in cook line, prep area, server area, ware washing area and outside food storage shed and walk in coolers and walk in freezers have a build up of single service items, grease, and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in main outside walk in cooler have a build up of food debris and surface rust.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 on cook line handled ready to eat wrap with bare hand. Discussed with operator.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with only water and not use paper towels after. Discussed with operator.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Unable to provided proof of parasite destruction for salmon offered in sushi. Invoice present is for salmon that must be fully cooked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Coulotte beef in reach in cooler from 6/28/2025. Employee discarded. In the walk in cooler prepared beans missing product date marking and unable to identify when prepared. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line and clean cutting board in storage area soiled and stained. Can opener opposite bulk ice bin with debris build up on blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink opposite dish machine.
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. Food handling employee present working the bar expired training from 02/17/2025.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In storage building dead lizard and two dead roaches in glue traps.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in storage room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line prep station. Operator relocated.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Standing water on floor by reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen line. Floor of ware washing area with build up of debris and construction remnants.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor of walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage build up on ground around dumpster.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Ice scoop in bulk ice container with handle in contact with ice. Clean knives on ware washing line between three compartment sink and wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of debris on backside of fryers. Shelves of ware washing area and on side of cook line with debris build up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the storage building not attached to the main building, 15 rodent droppings observed on top of canned goods and 3 rodent droppings observed on shelf next to bottles of ketchup. Operator removed the cans with the rodent droppings and the droppings observed on the shelf.
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf of dry storage area, 1 can of salsa, 1 can of tomatoes, 1 can of green beans with rusted lids. Operator removed to discard.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled raw chicken with gloved hands. Discarded gloves, did not wash hands, put on new gloves and began working with clean utensils and equipment for next order.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler, raw tuna on shelf over container of gravy. Operator relocated the raw tuna.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In the storage building not attached to the main building, 15 rodent droppings observed on top of canned goods and 3 rodent droppings observed on shelf next to bottles of ketchup. Operator removed the cans with the rodent droppings and the droppings observed on the shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards with heavy accumulation of food residue staining. Grease build up on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on front cook line used to fill sanitizer bucket by employee. Discussed with employee.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon and Brie platter on menu not identified as a raw salmon product.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as a scoop for grated cheese in waitstation reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite dish machine, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezers multiple products stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters with debris build up over grill. Fryers on cook line with heavy debris build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on shelf opposite dish machine with old stickers and residue attached.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water build up in base of the flip top reach in cooler to the side of the cook line.
Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer closest to the kitchen door, uncovered tray of rangoons. In the dry storage room, uncovered bulk container of raisins.
Utensils in poor condition. Plastic mats lining shelf next to cook line for clean pans melted/torn.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen from the bar.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies observed, one flying around the prep area and one by the prep table and bulk ice bin.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Three compartment sink at 500+ quaternary, operator emptied and reset.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, raw steak in ziplock bag over grouper in plastic bag. Operator relocated the raw steak.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the side cook line reach in cooler, chowder from 10/20. Operator discarded. In the walk in cooler blue crab dip from 10/18 and deviled crab 10/20.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the standup reach in cooler on the cook line, hush puppy (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); swai (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (51F - Cold Holding); gator (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) per operator stored since opening. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the side cook line reach in cooler, prepared Cuban sandwich (51F - Cold Holding) stored in container above cooling plane. Operator relocated to the inside of the cooler, discussed storage level with employee. In the standup reach in cooler on the cook line, hush puppy (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); swai (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (51F - Cold Holding); gator (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) per operator stored since opening. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice from 1230 the previous day on the side of the cook line. Operator discarded the sushi rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box, sausage (108F - Hot Holding); chicken thigh (106F - Hot Holding); chicken wing (108F - Hot Holding). Operator had to adjust the hot box temps and placed all items in the oven to reheat.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at hand wash sink at 500+, operator emptied and reset.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. On sushi menu both "Bays" sushi rolls served with imitation crab not identified as Krab or imitation crab in menu.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple red portable cutting boards with black staining on cutting board, mold like substance or food residue build up. Can opener on prep table with old food debris on the blade.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu offered on specific days of the week does not notate which items are served raw.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Standup reach in cooler on the main cook line with frozen over fan holding all time/temperature control food for safety above 41F. Operator discarded products and will call for maintenance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on top of the cook line prep table. Operator removed the employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bottom shelf of prep area on top of spices. Operator relocated the jacket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite the three compartment sink clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple door gaskets with tears or separating from the door.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer multiple boxes of bags on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wait station soda dispenser has mold like substance behind the nozzles on the underside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Wait station sliding drawer reach in cooler interior has build up of soiled food debris at base. Standup reach in cooler on cook line has build up of liquid at base of food residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area, multiple boxes of single service items stored in the floor.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in the warewashing area of the kitchen. Observed 2 flies by the prep station area by the back door. Observed 1 fly by the hand wash sink at the end of the cook line. Observed 1 fly on the cook line closest to the bar entryway from the kitchen.
Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Evidence of failed septic system at the backside of the property between the last storage trailer and the dumpster area. Build up of debris in standing water with evident flow pattern through the parking lot area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple spots through kitchen and warewashing area with standing water under the equipment.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. During inspection chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator will utilize three compartment sink for sanitation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the flip top reach in cooler at the end of the cook line, raw steak over cooked etouffee. Operator relocated the steaks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, container of cooked noodles dated 1/11. Operator discarded the noodles.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the walk in cooler, 1 case of thawed vacuum packaged sea bass still sealed in the bag. Operator removed the sea bass to discard.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle behind the bar counter stored with liquor bottles. Operator relocated the chemical bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards with black residue staining build up. Can opener on the prep table with food debris build up.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified as raw on brunch menu.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Fresh juice offered on cocktail menu but per operator bottle juice is utilized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Buttermilk wash for breading station held on time as public health control with no written procedures. Inspector provided procedures.
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. No consumer advisory for raw oysters offered in establishment. Inspector provided sign that operator posted and printable sign.
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. In the walk in cooler, 1 case of thawed vacuum packaged sea bass still sealed in the bag. Operator removed the sea bass to discard.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one rusty can with rust along seam in kitchen, 3 in dry storage. Person in charge segregated during inspection.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee drink stored in drink ice in bar, person in charge removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In single door reach in cooler raw fish stored over milk. Person in charge moved to correct location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler mozzarella dated 7/3. Gumbo, velvet sauce dated 7/10.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler by breading station, fish, shrimp, sausage 49-51F. Person in charge states has had open during prep. Items out of temp for approximately 2-3 hours, began-icing down items. Egg wash in kitchen at 70F. Person in charge discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide stored with food items on shelf above prep table. Person in charge removed. Drano stored on case of dressing in dry storage. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris buildup, smoker shelving and interior with debris buildup, panini press with debris buildup. Cutting boards with black buildup.
Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Cap on plumbing line outside back door not permanently attached.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches in external dry storage, 4 in glue trap. Also, observed 4 dead flying insects on lids of food product in walk in cooler. Person in charge began removing.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape observed to repair ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with heavy debris buildup behind fryers at cookline, under dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Items stored on floor in 1st walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer to left of walk in cooler with heavy ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on fan vent and ceiling in produce walk in cooler. Exterior of panini press with debris buildup.
Utensils in poor condition. One spatula with missing piece in clean dish area. Also observed several in use container lids with cracked edges, missing pieces.
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