Cortez, Manatee County

THE SEAFOOD SHACK

4110 127 ST W, Cortez, FL 34215

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
13 Basic
Aug 28, 2024
City
Cortez
County
Manatee
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 13Total: 13

14-01-5

Detail 23105129

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salsa in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23105130

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed peeling ceiling tile in kitchen above food prep table on cooks line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23105132

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep make station at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23105137

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on cook line on top of make station. Employee removed speaker. Corrected On-Site

36-08-4

Detail 23105133

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding in dish area along wall and entrance to kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 23105131

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in back kitchen food prep area in front of walk through to kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 23105128

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster.

10-01-5

Detail 23105127

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 in walk in cooler in flour bin handle of scoop touching product. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23105135

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23105134

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler next to fryers.

36-02-5

Detail 23105136

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dishwashing and bar area. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 23105138

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed dah machine in bar area draining water on to floor.

21-38-4

Detail 23105126

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in bar area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22703264

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. Dish machine 0ppm. Operator called Ecolab and they repaired. Dish machine now 100ppm Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22703261

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22703262

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling ceiling tiles above food trays in food expo area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22703256

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in food prep area and on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22703265

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22703259

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22703260

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22703257

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease.

14-20-4

Detail 22703258

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn ripped foil on bottom shelf under flat top.

36-02-5

Detail 22703263

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22439250

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22439249

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22439253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22439248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22439251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 22439252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 22436551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side crouching reach in cooler on the cook line: Grouper (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they had been there approximately 3hrs. Operator placed items in a functioning reach in cooler. Observed in a crouching reach in cooler on the left side of the kitchen: Fish (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the fish had been there for approximately 3hr. Operator placed items in a reach in cooler. Observed in the make table on the right side of the kitchen: Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator removed half of the shrimp in the container. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 22436552

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed pad cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. Emailed paper work to the operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22436550

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink used for dirty dishes. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22436554

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Michael s, Mike O, Kaitlyn H, Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22436557

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22436553

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soap debris build up on the dishwashing machine. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 22436546

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22436545

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored above clean dishes in the warewashing area. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22436556

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up the floor beneath a cooler on the left side of the kitchen. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22436560

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tile in the kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22436547

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

10-01-5

Detail 22436548

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 a scoop with the handle touching food in containers of flour in the walk in cooler. Operator placed handles above food. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22436558

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in 105F degree water on the grill. Operator turned up the burner. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-11-4

Detail 22436559

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22436555

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage in the standing server cooler. Operator disposed of drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22436549

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator called their ecolab guy. Warning

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22042188

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage in dish room area 3 dented cans of diced red peppers Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

03C-89-4

Detail 22042182

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed in Walk in cooler par cooked Chicken wings. Person in charge stated That they do not have a system in place. Educated Person in charge on non continuous cooking procedure for raw animal foods and emailed Person in charge forms.

11-26-1

Detail 22042185

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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy to Person in charge

41-17-4

Detail 22042184

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish room area. Person in charge labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-38-4

Detail 22042179

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in dish room by 3 compartment sink.

36-36-4

Detail 22042186

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen area near ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 22042180

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

14-69-4

Detail 22042181

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22042187

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage, warewashing area in main kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 22042183

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 21645950

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tomato bisque (62F - Cold Holding) stored in deep container in the walk in cooler.Per operator held overnight. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-01-4

Detail 21645941

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the can of baked beans dented on the seam. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21645946

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tomato bisque (62F - Cold Holding) stored in deep container in the walk in cooler cooler. Per operator held overnight. Operator discarded.

41-10-4

Detail 21645951

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish machine detergent stored next to cans of tomatoes. Operator moved detergent. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21645949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled in prep area by the walk in freezer.

22-31-4

Detail 21645948

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed cooking pans stored in the dry storage with rusted handles. Operator said they are not in use and he will discard.

41-17-4

Detail 21645944

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaning fluid not labeled in bar area. Operator placed the label with name. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21645939

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine by the back exit door.

14-01-5

Detail 21645955

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop ice in ice bin at the bar. Operator discarded cup.

35A-03-4

Detail 21645952

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the office door next to the walk in cooler. Operator clean the area. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 21645942

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed steamer secured with the duct tape.

36-73-4

Detail 21645947

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in beer cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21645953

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21645940

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 21645943

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

14-73-4

Detail 21645954

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed over the grill in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21645956

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the soda nozzles soiled.

42-03-5

Detail 21645945

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed rack with hammers stored on the tray with cooking paper on. Operator removed the tools. Observed tool bag and bucket with tools stored next to spices on the shelf in dry storage.

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

09-19-5

Detail 21148621

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cut lemons with bare hands, not wearing gloves. Operator educated employee. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 21148625

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pans stored on shelf in dishwashing room. Operator removed pans stated they are not in use. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21148619

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above back exit door , dry storage and in kitchen area. Maintenance started process of replacing ceiling tiles. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 21148627

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in walk-in cooler, and 3 dead roaches in dry storage and 1 at extra dry storage. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21148628

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed boxes on shelf. Corrected On-Site

35B-04-4

Detail 21148626

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation at back area. Operator called maintenance to fix the door. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 21148622

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at fry line. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21148623

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor, and chipped floor in dishwashing area.

14-17-4

Detail 21148620

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

21-12-4

Detail 21148624

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01A-09-4

Detail 20892446

High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed bag of mussels with no tag. No other box or tags onsite at this time. Operator discarded.

36-73-4

Detail 20892443

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, walk-in freezer.

36-11-4

Detail 20892448

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk-in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 20892445

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, at door and back of fan.

01C-11-4

Detail 20892444

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Observed bag of mussels with no tag. No other box or tags onsite at this time. Operator discarded.

23-03-4

Detail 20892447

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets, seals, and handles soiled, all at fish station. Gun holster soiled, at entrance to bar. Employee cleaned holster. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 20892442

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grout missing from floor tiles throughout entire kitchen area, water where grout should be.