BACKWATER FINS

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 chlorine sanitizing dishmachine in kitchen at 10 ppm. Operator contacted company to service machine and set up for manual sanitization. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as a dump sink with strainer stored in sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Operator stated septic system has failed and is not working properly and that the drain field is needing to be replaced. Operator is having a septic company pumping out the septic tank once a week. Large holes in ground with dirt coming out. Some area of surrounding ground and drain field is wet and has seapage. The septic area is roped off and employees and customers do not need to walk into the area for operation at the establishment. located department of health who has not been notified of the issue. Tom Daughtery from DOH arrived on site by the end of the inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed no seepage at time of callback inspection. Operator stated they are waiting on the results of the soil testing, once approved the county will approve the permit to replace the drain field. Discussed details of situation with operator. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning

High Priority - Establishment operating with increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp wrapped in bacon stored over ready-to-eat sausage in reach-in cooler with hood on cook line. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations. Observed approval for 95 seats and 117 seats were observed at time of inspection. Warning

High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Operator stated septic system has failed and is not working properly and that the drain field is needing to be replaced. Operator is having a septic company pumping out the septic tank once a week. Large holes in ground with dirt coming out. Some area of surrounding ground and drain field is wet and has seapage. The septic area is roped off and employees and customers do not need to walk into the area for operation at the establishment. located department of health who has not been notified of the issue. Tom Daughtery from DOH arrived on site by the end of the inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 grouper still sealed in ROP packing and completely thawed in reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dock bar area. Employee placed paper towels. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dock bar area. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 grouper still sealed in ROP packing and completely thawed in reach-in cooler on cook line. See stop sale. Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 44F. Operator last took temperatures at 10am and stayed ambient temperature was 38F. Operator moved items to reach in cooler and freezers to cool. Operator called refrigerator repair company to come diagnose cooler today. lobster bisque (45F - Cold Holding); dirty rice (44F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding); corned beef (47F - Cold Holding); hush puppy batter (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); canned crab (50F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Strainer in hand wash sink in bar area Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in bar area soiled Warning

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top shelf of rack in cook line area Warning

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. Red snapper. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature of 44F Warning

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings found in rear dry storage room below canned goods rack 9 droppings in prep room under double door reach in freezer and land storage rack 12 under dish machine 3 in corner near burner range/oven 4 in converted oven storage area on cooks line 7 in storage closet in dining area adjacent to sever station 31 in bar area under three compartment sink, under beer tub, in corner near beer tub 1 in front of keg cooler 4 in storage room behind bar behind hot water heater and air duct 23 under cabinets in rear bar Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent chew marks observed. -chewed butter packet in corner of dry goods room adjacent to can storage rack Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Current food manager expired in September.

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. Fish not removed from ROP packaging before being thawed in walk in cooler

Basic - Cooks line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table near cook line. Operator removed

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under bar equipment -in prep room under coolers/rack -in rear storage room -walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's room behind rear bar

High Priority - Observed -From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 88 under dry storage rack in prep area of kitchen 10 behind reach in freezer and white chest freezer in prep area 7 under work top stainless steel reach in cooler in prep area 8 behind Ice machine 13 behind desk in office/dry goods room 48 behind/one/in front of filing cabinet and safe in office/dry good storage 13 behind shelf holding single service items and cooking utensils in office/dry storage 78 under/behind bag in box station in office/dry good storage 1 on window a/c unit in office/dry storage 8 under/behind dish machine 4 behind rear kitchen door leading into dining area 26 under/in cabinets behind rear bar 1 in threshold of chemical storage closet in dining room 1 behind ATM machine in dining room 1 under table near bar in front dining room 288 in storage room behind front bar, on shelves, floors and on/between equipment 44 under/behind front bar cabinets, equipment -From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: 10 in storage closet behind front bar 5 under cabinets under rear bar 1 on work top cooler in prep area Complied

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soda gun holsters behind both front and rear bar. -fan near ice machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 88 under dry storage rack in prep area of kitchen 10 behind reach in freezer and white chest freezer in prep area 7 under work top stainless steel reach in cooler in prep area 8 behind Ice machine 13 behind desk in office/dry goods room 48 behind/one/in front of filing cabinet and safe in office/dry good storage 13 behind shelf holding single service items and cooking utensils in office/dry storage 78 under/behind bag in box station in office/dry good storage 1 on window a/c unit in office/dry storage 8 under/behind dish machine 4 behind rear kitchen door leading into dining area 26 under/in cabinets behind rear bar 1 in threshold of chemical storage closet in dining room 1 behind ATM machine in dining room 1 under table near bar in front dining room 288 in storage room behind front bar, on shelves, floors and on/between equipment 44 under/behind front bar cabinets, equipment

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. -At kitchen entrance behind single door white freezer, chewed materials, nesting materials.

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Soda fountain near kitchen prep area entrance, rear top area soiled with mold like substance Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind/ under equipment on cooks line, prep area, dry storage/office, in rear bar, in front bar, in front storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soda gun holsters behind both front and rear bar. -fan near ice machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Multiple reach in coolers on cooks line -white single door reach in freezer at kitchen entrance

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02/01/22 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fireplace in kitchen area leaking from the roof, Operator moved all food items and blocked area off Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door reach in cooler on cook line 3 door reach in cooler in prep room reading ambient temperature of 54F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler on cook line Keg cooler next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02/01/22 Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Corned beef 1/31 -dirty rice 1/30 -baked red potatoes 2/01 -angel hair pasta 1/31 Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Corned beef 1/31 -dirty rice 1/30 -baked red potatoes 2/01 -angel hair pasta 1/31 Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar area blocked with strainer. Operator removed strainer Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand washing sink in front bar area. Operator stocked supplies Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fireplace in kitchen area leaking from the roof, Operator moved all food items and blocked area off Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door reach in cooler on cook line 3 door reach in cooler in prep room reading ambient temperature of 54F Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil next to ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler on cook line Keg cooler next to ice machine Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over prepared soups and sliced strawberries. Operator relocated ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw 47°, cut leafy greens 47°, cut cabbage 78° Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door cooler in prep area - coleslaw 47°, cut leafy greens 47°, cut cabbage 78°, see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in rice in reach in cooler, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on flor in kitchen under steam table, 1 dead roach on top of sanitizer bucket at dm, 6 dead roaches in bar Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooler in kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On cook and hair restraint not effective on prep cook Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pan under hand wash sink in kitchen, pipe is leaking Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning