BLUE FLAMINGO RESORT

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced Chlorine sanitizer, ran machine a couple times, Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen SS containers not inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

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 with operator and provided email handout. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment used smoke salmon in some food items.

Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at republica bar.

Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink, located at republica bar.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensil in plastic container with water at 67°F. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discarded water and wash utensil. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at the cooking line.

Basic - Observed reach -in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food containers being washed inside dishmachine without detergent / cleaning agent. Manager brought the detergent and installed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed shell eggs left on the top of one refrigerator unit at ambient temperature of 72 f for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed the eggs inside refrigeration unit . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee using hand sanitizer instead of washing his hands with soap.

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. Info was sent to the manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit since 2020. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand sink. Station was restocked with soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed at the Republica bar and lounge area.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer was calibrated using ice water until reaching 32 F.

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 commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed bag. Employee was instructed to open all the bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located inside the storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Coconut kitchen .

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 48F, cook line cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 48F-50F, cook line cooler. Time Extended