Cedar Key, Levy County

BIG DECK BAR AND GRILL

331 DOCK ST, Cedar Key, FL 32625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jul 30, 2024
City
Cedar Key
County
Levy
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23016866

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cabinet containing fountain sodas in dining area not shown in plans on-file. Handwash sink, ice machine, reach-in freezer, and reach-in cooler on back porch area not shown on plans. Plans must be updated and sent to DHR.PlanReview@myfloridalicense.com for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: No change, time extended Time Extended

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23013793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger meat and pan containing cut raw beef stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked hotdogs inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw meats to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 23013787

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 44 rodent droppings on floor inside cabinet containing fountain soda boxes in open-air dining area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23013792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night.

03A-02-5

Detail 23013795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table on cookline: coleslaw (48F-55F - Cold Holding); potato salad (45F-48F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the coleslaw and potato salad both come pre-made and were placed inside the cooler the previous night. Stop sale issued.

41-10-4

Detail 23013790

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Clorox" bleach stored directly on top of can containing ketchup in storage area behind kitchen. Employee removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23013785

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue pot stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed pot from sink to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23013789

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cabinet containing fountain sodas in dining area not shown in plans on-file. Handwash sink, ice machine, reach-in freezer, and reach-in cooler on back porch area not shown on plans. Plans must be updated and sent to DHR.PlanReview@myfloridalicense.com for approval. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23013794

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at cookline. Employee provided soap and towels at sink during this inspection. No soap and no towels at handwash sink at ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23013784

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label on shelf near three-compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23013791

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cookline soiled with dust. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with black substance. Interior shelves of blue storage cabinet soiled with dirt and/or dust in rear storage area.

36-50-4

Detail 23013786

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Two light fixtures on ceiling in kitchen soiled with dust. Floor below equipment at cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 23013788

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several unsealed plywood shelves not sealed in kitchen.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22676079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above cooked pork and cooked chicken wings. Employee moved hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22676070

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of floor cleaner stored inside milk crate on shelf beside boxed fountain sodas in cabinet behind kitchen. Employee removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22676071

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter in corner of building near ice machine. Backflow prevention devices missing after splitter on outside of building near restrooms. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22676072

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with buildup of food debris on prep table at cookline. Deflector plate soiled with black substance inside ice machine behind kitchen.

05-08-4

Detail 22676073

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer capable of reaching 41F or below unavailable. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22676078

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside container of seasoning at cookline. Employee discarded condiment cup during this inspection.

51-11-4

Detail 22676077

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured near ice machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22676076

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in women's restroom.

29-08-4

Detail 22676074

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe missing below handwash sink near ice machine.

36-50-4

Detail 22676075

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light fixture above cooler in center of kitchen soiled with dust. Wire rack above bar soiled with dust.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 15

29-34-4

Detail 22494330

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in between guest restrooms.

22-02-4

Detail 22494325

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Backside of ice machine deflector plate.

53A-07-6

Detail 22494338

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22494329

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

05-08-4

Detail 22494333

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22494331

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22494337

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cook stated they cook mid rare hamburgers if requested. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22494327

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22494336

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four CO2 tanks stored across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22494332

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters above cook line grill.

10-12-5

Detail 22494324

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

12B-13-4

Detail 22494335

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 22494326

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closer for restroom behind ice machine.

25-05-4

Detail 22494328

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 22494334

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine behind building. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 21784697

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of stomach relief medicine stored inside reach-in cooler behind bar above cans of beer. Employee removed medicine from cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21784704

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat stored above cooked chicken wings inside reach-in cooler near grill. Employee moved hamburger meat to below chicken wings during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21784703

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21784695

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored inside handwash sink. Inspector removed bucket from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21784707

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21784696

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21784705

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach on shelf near three-compartment sink. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21784706

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks behind front counter. Employee secured tanks during this inspection. Eight co2 tanks in back storage area behind bar. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21784693

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf near three-compartment sink. Employee turned over bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21784701

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in kitchen across from grill above container of flour and cutting board. Employee removed drink from kitchen during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21784699

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on top of frying oil. Employee moved purse to shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21784692

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Frying oil stored on floor inside walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21784698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21784694

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take-out containers stored on floor in back storage area behind bar.

29-49-6

Detail 21784708

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near grill.

08B-62-4

Detail 21784700

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in back storage area behind bar. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21784702

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen near grill.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21215893

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21215891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler behind kitchen: sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21215890

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink next to ice machine. Both sides of splitter for faucet outside of the mens restroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21215894

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill stained. Can opener next to grill greasy. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21215887

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.

36-09-4

Detail 21215888

Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Entrance to mens restroom.

51-11-4

Detail 21215885

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to the ice machine.

10-12-5

Detail 21215889

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop and placed scoop in a pan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21215892

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf inside of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21215884

Basic - Reach-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in freezer behind kitchen.

08B-62-4

Detail 21215886

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine on back side of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 20789422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in wait station reach-in cooler: sour cream (51°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20789419

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of bathrooms missing vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 20789418

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained. Can opener on prep table next to fryer.

16-37-1

Detail 20789409

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer.

14-05-4

Detail 20789423

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler. Employee removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20789414

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter across from fryers. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20789413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and phone on shelf with sauces. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20789421

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Employee placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20789411

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to ice machine.

10-12-5

Detail 20789416

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20789417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters above fryers greasy. Ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Plastic flaps in doorway to walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-61-5

Detail 20789420

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no protection from customers. Ice machine is located in area with customer access. Ice machine is located in walkway to outside dining.

32-17-4

Detail 20789415

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's and ladies room. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20789410

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates stored in kitchen. Employee turned plates over. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20789412

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table across from make line. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 20500215

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dated 6/1/2020, last year's license not displayed. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 20500210

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a Walk-in Cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat over raw fish in Walk-in Cooler. Employee placed fish on rack above meat. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20500209

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed approximately 40% of the oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20500212

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink behind women's restroom next to ice machine Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20500207

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large tray of cooked wings in Walk-in Cooler not dated marked. Manager advised that wings were prepared two days prior. Employee placed date mark on tray Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20500206

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks at bar not properly secured. Manager placed chain on both tanks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20500214

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of lemons on the floor in alcohol Walk-in Cooler and box of cooking oil on floor next to ice machine . Employee placed box on counter Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20500211

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the kitchen or by the ice machine. Inspector provided sign and manager placed at each hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20500213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on gasket of Reach in Freezer next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

32-17-4

Detail 20500208

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing mechanism missing on women's restroom door.