CARLO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT CORP

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed several cans of raid inside the electrical room.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad and cracked conch not identify items contain raw fish on menu.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed banana pudding not date marked at the front counter.

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter ar Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and chicken inside reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad no date marked.

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp not covered inside of the reach in freezer

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 to operator via email.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice with vegetables inside reach in cooler, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun tray at reach in freezer. Observed cut tomatoes stored inside a SS hamburger tray at reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf near oven.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at storage room soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun bag at reach in freezer.

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 09/2022

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide next to clean cooking equipments under preparation table next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the insecticide. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used to cover cut lettuce and cut tomatoes. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (63F - Cold Holding) on breading station across stove. As per employee less than an hour. Employee placed items inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

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. Discussed and provided in printed firm to manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unisex restroom.

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. Discussed and provided in printed firm to manager, manager complete form on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice with beans and fish soup without date marking inside reach on cooler across fryer. As per manager was food was prepared more than 24 hrs.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pans nit inverted over reach in cooler inside back storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table next to breading station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets broken. Across fryer at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer lid missing at back storage area.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unisex restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, observed storage shelve above the preparation sink soiled.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside produce reach in cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken breast in a shopping bag in the upright refrigerator/ freezer at the front counter.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); in the front counter reach in cooler. As per operator the items were placed there yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); in the front counter reach in cooler. As per operator the items were placed there yesterday.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting on top of the triple sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the unisex restroom.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets on the upright freezer torn located at the cook line. Observed a chest freezer with out a lid in the back room. Card board is been used as the lid.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezers located in the front counter, dry storage area, and back room.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex restroom. Sign was provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.