FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label located in back chemical storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 120F near front prep station. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

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 wash hands and touch soiled soiled hand faucet before drying hands.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside egg wash. Operator removed plastic container from inside the egg wash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near beverage cooler. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

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 handle touching flour in prep area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled located across the cook line.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with degreaser near ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent near ware washing area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled at prep station. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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 dishwasher machine at 0PPM. Dish person replenished chlorine. Final reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal containers stacked together on shelf near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at preparation room. Employee took solution to replenish. Corrective Action Taken

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 dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Manager replenished chlorine solution. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without immediately cooling the food after the initial heating process. Observed partially cooked chicken wings stored on steam table at cook line. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed partially cooked chicken wings (90F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Employee diluted with water, final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooking of chicken wings. No written procedures available.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside hand sink at preparation room near walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee portioning raw ground beef without hair restraint. Employee donned hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed metal lids and containers wet nesting on shelves across from preparation sink.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near ice machine and preparation area. Manager repaired dispensers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of chicken wings.

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 handle touching flour and cracker meal inside containers. Manager rearranged scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink on to floor. Repeat Violation

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 baked potatoes (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink near ice machine.

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at cook line.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from top of ice machine onto floor.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at storage area. Manager replaced tile. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer at cook line unable to close completely.

Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Observed flour container lid in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at cook line.

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 handle touching flour inside container. Manager rearranged scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at expo area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employee bathroom.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign, next to ice machine, and on employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

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. Observed the establishment expanding the kitchen area with an ice machine and 3 walk in coolers in the new added area. The operator mentioned that they are still not using the new area at the moment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Still did not submit the plan for the new added section. Admin Complaint