CORTEZ CLAM FACTORY

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in lower back corner of dish area under 3 compartment sink near exit door. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam not being kept in chronological order. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without a last date served. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in handwashing sink in food prep area between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed no signed copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Operator stated that forms had been destroyed due to hurricane. Provided copy of employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator made copies and had employees read and sign agreements. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as scoop in diced tomato mixture in single door flip top cooler. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed areas of damaged ceiling in food prep area next to bar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with water stains and black mold like substance. Operator was in process of cleaning ceiling before the end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken 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 tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator cut packaging of tuna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in woman's bathroom with a cover. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door flip top reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front and beneath of 2 door glass reach-in cooler next to bar. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 reach-iin food coolers of off of bar without ambient thermometers. Warning

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from food prep area not sealing when closed. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); (56F); Clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items had been in reach-in cooler in prep area from previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); (56F); Clam chowder (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item had been in reach-in cooler in prep area from previous day. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used for scoop to dispense diced tomato. Operator removed container. 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 tuna being thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed tuna from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in back food prep area. Warning

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed smoked fish in freezer, obtained from outside source no invoice. Operator discarded. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed smoked fish in freezer, obtained from outside source, no invoice. Operator discarded. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last tag no date marked. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back area by the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer and walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish stored over bottles of beer in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the fish Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Employee placed ground beef below fish Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed soda lines in the ice bins at the bar used for customers drinks soiled with the black mold like substance. Employee discarded the ice, and was instructed to clean the lines before using the ice bin. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Both food managers training expired. David Sadler 05/04/2017; Randall Ellis 02/09/2017 Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda lines in the ice bins at the bar used for customers drinks soiled with the black mold like substance. Employee discarded the ice, and was instructed to clean the lines before using the ice bin. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee removed the container. Observed ice in hand washing sink in bar area close to the kitchen, used as dump sink. Employee removed the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for the three compartment sink, and sanitizer bucket. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle missing at three compartment sink for cold water, using vice grips. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread and case of shrimp stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee placed case of bread and case of shrimp on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 3 by 6 inch hole in the wall in the dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven on the cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf. On several dry storage shelves in the kitchen. Employee removed the foil. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed to go cup lids and film wrap stored outside under the non fully enclosed area on the shelf. Employee placed the item inside the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket reading 00 ppm. Employee adjusted sanitizer. New reading 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash his hands, but less than 8 seconds. Warning

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 touch raw shrimp with his bare hands, and then he touched the under counter Reach-in cooler and a wiping cloth with his bare hands. Warning

High Priority - Ready to eat pasta food stored under unwashed produce. Warning

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 off dirty dishes, then wash her hands for about three seconds, no drying. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb., outside patio. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed this week's oyster tags with no date marking of last used. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee dip his hands in a pan of water rather than wash his hands. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no oyster tags for last 90 days. Per operator, employee threw them away by accident. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in Hand washing sink at back storage. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch, removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed soiled hood vents. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor in back storage. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in flour at cook line, operator removed. Observed scoop in panko at back storage. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior soda gun soiled, at both bars. Shelf bottom soiled at single door Reach-in cooler at back storage. Observed soda gun holster at boat bar soiled. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, at bar bottom. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Cooked chicken ambient thawing near cook lime. Operator moved to refrigeration. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth laying o cutting board on cook line, heavily soiled. Employee removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers in back storage with no labels, panko, rice. Operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site Warning