North Beach Bar & Grill

Observed improper separation in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken wings were stored directly above raw fish and raw whole cut beef. Observed raw chicken stored directly next to raw shelled eggs with no form of separation. COS.

Observed fish fully thawed in ROP bags (tuna and grouper) with the package label stating fish must be fully removed from packaging before thawing, in the reach in portion of the prep-top cooler in front of the grill. COS.

Observed multiple food items (fish, whole cut beef) stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. COS.

Observed dust and debris build up on wire racks being used to store clean dishware above prep top coolers. Observed dust and debris build up on multiple fans throughout the kitchen. Observed dust and food debris build up on the gaskets of reach in cooler units throughout the facility.

Observed multiple knives on the back magnet rack in the main kitchen by all reach in coolers to have food debris built up on the knives.

Observed dust and debris build up on wire racks being used to store cleaned dishware in the main kitchen.

Observed walls throughout the facility to be soiled with food debris and splashes. Specifically in the back by the reach in coolers.

Observed reach-in cooler at salad prep area to not be capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. All food was placed within cooler at 11:00am and holding temperatures of 51F-52F.

Observed hotdogs that were recently cooked and still hot placed into prep top table. Hot dogs had warmed up the adjacent foods to 44F.

Observed several coolers with missing thermometers throughout the facility. RCA: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

Observed house and fruit flies throughout main kitchen during inspection. RCA: Harboring conditions shall be removed to prevent accumulation of pests. Outer opening shall be protected by a higher powered air curtain or less frequent use of back door.

Observed fish thawing in ROP bags in fry reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.

Observed air conditioning unit to not be functioning and producing a heavy drip of water onto the floor and within containers. RCA: PIC indicated the coils for the unit have been ordered and awaiting arrival for the repair.

Observed walls throughout the facility to be heavily soiled with food debris and splashes specifically near potato slicers and prep kitchen walls.

Observed cheese (44F) and tomatoes (44F) stored in prep top cooler not at safe temperatures. Upon further investigation, items were double panned in cooler due to the lack of stabilizing bars.

Observed fish in prep top cooler holding temperatures above 41F (42F-45F).

Observed mac and cheese stored on top of oven not holding required temperatures of 135F or above.

Observed back door of kitchen opened frequently during inspection without air curtain turned on.

Observed multiple cats in outside dining room with water and food bowls. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - Prohibiting Animals (Pf) (o) Prohibiting Animals. (III) Employees and consumers may not provide food to pet dogs.

Observed wax paper being stored on top of paper towel holder that was directly under an electric insect control device.

Observed missing bars in prep top table inhibiting the ability to hold individual containers. RCA: Bars shall be installed to properly cold hold food items. Equipment shall be in good repair.

Observed prep top table to not have top covers due to hinges being broken and unable to hold covers upright.

Observed chip container to not have lid and utilizing garage bag as lid. RCA: Replace with cleanable lid.

Observed food debris and grease build-up on the outer portions of chaffer pans and other dishes on storage rack. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.