DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL

3199 S FLETCHER AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883422

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879570

  • 06-09-1: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. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen without lid. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One prep cook working with food in kitchen. Cook placed hat on. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of bar. Hand washing sink in men's large restroom. Hand washing sink in women's large restroom. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple wire shelves throughout kitchen are rusted. White chest freezer in outdoor service bar is rusted.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in outside bars and storage areas.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe behind dish machine in kitchen. Reach in cooler pipe in bar.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry food storage area, seven (7) cans of beans are rusted.
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in back kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pans of raw fish stored over ready to eat grits. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared queso dip dated 9/2. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared pasta dated 8/30. See stop sale.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.
  • 01B-02-5: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. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cheesemelter on cook line. Manager states equipment being removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher in kitchen. Manager ordered strips during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Far hand washing sink in outdoor bar. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at far end of outdoor bar. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw salmon. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one prep cook in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 7/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824564

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822911

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dishwasher Approximately 10 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 40 rodent droppings under oven in prep area 6 rodent droppings on top of oven in prep area 2 rodent droppings on top of boxed wine in dry storage area (sherry California) Approximately 10 droppings under dry storage rack under balsamic vinegar 5 droppings under black rolling charts near ice machine Approximately 30 droppings in corner of ice tea making area. Approximately 75 behind warmers in back prep area near ice cream freezer Approximately 20 droppings in back prep area pizza area Approximately 7dropping in wait station next to small bar Approximately 5 droppings under handsink in large bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: 5 rodent droppings under diswasher 3 rodent droppings under handsink 5 rodent droppings under rack next to triple sink dish area 10 rodent droppings back dry storage area 5 rodent dropping in back pizza area Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822672

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in flour mix In back dry storage area Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep tables Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dishwasher Approximately 10 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 40 rodent droppings under oven in prep area 6 rodent droppings on top of oven in prep area 2 rodent droppings on top of boxed wine in dry storage area (sherry California) Approximately 10 droppings under dry storage rack under balsamic vinegar 5 droppings under black rolling charts near ice machine Approximately 30 droppings in corner of ice tea making area. Approximately 75 behind warmers in back prep area near ice cream freezer Approximately 20 droppings in back prep area pizza area Approximately 7dropping in wait station next to small bar Approximately 5 droppings under handsink in large bar Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep area near soup warmers Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Valu- Check chemical spray bottle with no label With pink substance inside Warning

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8629786

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets at handsink in triple sink area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Still needs repair **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553493

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken on walk in freezer floor Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between lids of cooler Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets at handsink in triple sink area Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Repair came and replaced bad Parton unit. Hot water available Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Throughout restaurant Repairman came and fixed part Warning

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553124

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and soda gun. Soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Needs Cleaned **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5: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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367989

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep table moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4: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. 0 ppms,
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and soda gun. Soiled
  • 53B-14-5: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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with out labels