FLANIGANS SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL

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. Observed employee pick up soiled glove from floor than engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to dishwasher

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 90F. Employee turned on burner stove. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior bottom of low boy freezer has accumulation of fries.

Basic - Working containers of food (salt) removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep shelf

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed multiple employee rubbing hands for less than 15 seconds. Employees rehashed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from fryer - raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee items not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed ribs without time mark- item held for approximately 30 minutes. Operator provided proper time mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expo station - sweet potatoes (109F - Hot Holding)as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at dishwasher machine. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing at bar. Operator provided item. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at outside station. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine on north storage room. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils stored in splash area next to handwashing sink at outside station. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prepping room at back. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 110F. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing at bar. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - chicken salad not covered. Operator covered item. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulling up his pants by waistline. Employee failed to wash hands before returning to cooking duties.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop soiled plates then manipulated clean plates. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers- raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item out of temperature for 10 minutes. Operator placed bags of ice on item. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at warmer next to fry station - wings without time mark. As per operator item held for 2 hours. Operator provided time mark. Additionally observed container of cooked ribs without time mark - employee provided time mark. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer station - sweet potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator refried item. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 3 handwashing sinks at the front bar.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry goods room - personal bags stored on dry goods rack. Observed at fryer station - hoodie stored next to wing sauces. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Two cooling drawers-; portioned noodles (52F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce (50F - Cold Holding); eggs batter (51F - Cold Holding) -Fry station-flip top- pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); Mia shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); butter milk (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator food held less than 4 hours, employee ice bath containers for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook line-Sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions. .

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook line-Sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions. .

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not seal properly.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and lower shelves inside walk in freezer

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pair of tongs under grill flat, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed vanilla ice cream located in the ice cream freezer uncovered. Operator covered ice cream Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened 24 hours per Operator. Operator dated product Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee working with portioning sauces after being coached by inspector to wear gloves.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda nozzles and soda dispensers with mold like substance. Observed interior of soda fountain machines nozzles located in kitchen area .with mold like substance. Observed gaskets on reach coolers located in the kitchen area with mold like substance. Operator had employees clean nozzles Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink for onions. Operator removed and sanitized sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink located at bar area. Operator provided paper towels at sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at bar area. Operator provided soap at hand washing sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine and ice bins with mold like substance.. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice machine. Operator removed and stored ice scoop correctly.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed dish machine with build up mold and lime scale. Operator had employee start cleaning dish machine Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in prepped lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on handles of reach in freezer, walk in freezer and walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hoods over fryers in kitchen area with heavy grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch and bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Operator had employee remove jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers with dripping water. Per operator pans were washed and sanitized from closing 10/7 Operator separated to air dry Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior back door.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed excess standing water in floors in kitchen area .

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 5 gallon oils on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in soda fountain ice machine located in kitchen area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at temperature 106°F, Operator had employee reheat water to 167°F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located in dry storage area with surface rust.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at bar area and kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 50ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site