Montego Bay Edgewater Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On the cook,line.

Basic - In-use ice cream scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Stand up reach in oiler on the cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of lemon juice on the cook line not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink inside the waitress station

Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Oysters in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar

Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw eggs **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front line

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. End of cook line across from grill

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

Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers on the cook line

Basic - Floor tiles missing in front of the open fryers,

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot of potatoes setting on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the back cook line next to the ovens.

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair .observed the gasket on the reach in cooler victory standup

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle in the back waitress station next to drink machine.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed individual bags of sugar not labeled underneath the tea machine.

Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink . Observed hand sink on the cook line use for dumping ice.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs , cooked rice .

Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.

High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shucked oysters 45° f **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 44° f , **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.

Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and mold-like substance . **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Soup **Warning**

High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gumbo and gravy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Green beans from the 3rd at 51 f , black eyed peas from the 5 at 47 f . **Warning**

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Warning**

Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**

Basic - Pot of potatoes not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and mold-like substance . **Warning**

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of gumbo on freezer floor .

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Observed cup with no handle in sauce.

Observed build-up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).

Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. (island chicken wings )Food may not be served.

Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese at wait station. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab meat , walk in cooler

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chilli at 46 degrees fahrenheit made yesterday .

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice and vegetables in wait station sink in kitchen.

Observed cup to dispense food in make table on cookline .

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp , crabcakes - 44-45 in reach in cooler on cookline Corrected On Site.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. red beans at 109 in steamtable on cookline. beans Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed salad plate stored on salad mix.

Critical - Observed employee have water bucket on line to wash hands after battering seafood. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of salad reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of reach in cooler door.

Waste line clogged at soda gun holster above ice bin.

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Critical - Violation: 04-01-1Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. seafood and chicken cooler maintaining at 46-46 degrees fahrenheit. products iced down. This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/11.

Critical - Violation: 12A-09-1Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. watches.

Violation: 23-03-1Observed build-up of grease on side of flat top.

Violation: 29-13-1Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture in walkin freezer.

Violation: 36-11-1Floors not maintained smooth and durable in bar.

Violation: 36-15-1Observed food debris accumulated on floor in bar underneath equipment.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).

Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. tiger sauce. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. green beans -walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed chicken and shrimp on maketable at 46 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. alfedo , shrimp , oysters at 46 degrees fahrenheit in walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coconut shrimp -45-walkin. This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/11.

Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large containers and tightly covered.

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. gumbo -45, rice-51, green beans -51. Corrected On Site.This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/11.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin maintaining at 45 degrees fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/11.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. seafood and chicken cooler maintaining at 46-46 degrees fahrenheit. products iced down. This violation must be corrected by : 10/29/11.

Critical - Observed uncovered cheese and burgers in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Observed uncovered ice bin in bar and shelving over bin is dusty and soiled.

Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. watches.

Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee handling soiled dishes ,utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. (servers) Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Observed bowl used to dispense food. Corrected On Site.

Observed black cups with no handle to dispense salad items. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Observed lid to salad dispenser in poor repair.

Food-storage container not smooth and easily cleanable. Corrected On Site.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in bar.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material and rust on racks in the reach-in cooler near handwash sink.

Observed build-up of grease on side of flat top.

Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.

Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture in walkin freezer.

Critical - Employees bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Floors not maintained smooth and durable in bar.

Observed food debris accumulated on floor in bar underneath equipment.

Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. bar underneath sink.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine 250 -300ppm .Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 3/9/11.

Critical - Stop Sale issued due to rust contamination of the ice.

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. white sauce, maccaroni , chicken and dumplings. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken , 48, cookline Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice and shrimp

Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.

Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.Corrected On Site.

Observed cup to dispense cheese in salad cooler.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Corrected On Site. (salad maketable area with container of raw chicken)

Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.

Observed build-up of grease on on hood vents.

Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.above 400 Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed dented cans of olives on the shelve.

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed bowl inside the bread for the salad and plastic cups inside the cheese for the salad. Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the back waitress station. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the back waitress station.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair next to the grill.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair underneath microwave.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning inside walkin cooler.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface underneath the hot holding table.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink on the cookline.

Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at handsink on the cookline.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen area.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.Observed buildup on the drink machine in the kitchenRepeat Violation.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.Repeat Violation.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Observed cutting board needs replacing infront of the grill. Repeat Violation.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen over the cook line.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.Repeat Violation.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair by the opened fryers.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Observed gaskets needs replacing on the 3 doors reachin cooler where the seafood is kept on the cook line.

Observed gaskets/seals on the victory reachin cooler needs replacing. Repeat Violation.

Observed gaskets/seals on walkin cooler door needs replacing.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed lemon and orange slices and pinapple and other ready to eat food not covered up by the heating lamp.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed lemon not covered by the waitress station in the kitchen area.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed uncovered lemon in the waitress station in the lobby.

Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed backdoor next to the walkin cooler not sealed properly at the bottom part.

Wet mop not hung to dry.Observed mop inside the mop bucket in the cleaning supply room.

Drain cover(s) missing under 3 compartment sink.

Drain cover(s) missing under the diswashing machine.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine in the waitress station.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair 2-door refrigerator in the kitchen by the grill area.The Victory refrigerator.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair walkin cooler door.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area lemon in the waitress station. Corrected On Site.

Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.Observed emergency light not function when tested in the lobby up front by the oysters bar area.

Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing sign at any of the handwash sink management took care that. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the exterior of drink machine in the perp area.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the bar area.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the waitress station.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area lemon in the bar area.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

No Violations Were Observed