BOARDWALK BAR AND GRILL INC
31044 Avenue A
Florida, 33043
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-74-7: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 walk in cooler out of service. As per employee parts to fix it have been ordered. No tcs food stored at walk in cooler at the time of inspection.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles by the ice machine.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment, walk in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. ALL food has been relocated to the walk-in beer cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door and gasket are in disrepair. The walkin cooler door is dragging and in disrepair..
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is . Observed a Container of cooked chicken wings sitting on the garbage can in the kitchen. Instructed employee not to use garbage can to sit food on.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining food in handwashing sink .
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - In dish rom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked rice, cooked pasta in walk-in cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At the triple sink the spray hose and connectors are broken and has been removed and a garden hose from outside is used to wash off dishes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Plumbing system in disrepair. At the triple sink the spray hose and connectors are broken and has been removed and a garden hose from outside is used to wash off dishes **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dishroom the hand wash sink has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dishroom the hand wash sink has been removed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 14-74-7: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. As per manager and repair receipt the walk-in cooler was repaired this morning.ambient temperature at time of inspection 45-46 F Poultry (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (45*F - Cold Holding); Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Pork (47*F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At the triple sink the spray hose and connectors are broken and has been removed and a garden hose from outside is used to wash off dishes Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed chicken and beef thawing in standing water . the manager separated the product and put beef away . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (45*F - Cold Holding); Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Pork (47*F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dishroom the hand wash sink has been removed. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Side orders of coleslaw not date marked .cole slaw was dated during inspection. As per manager it was made today. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink has no hot or running water in wait station area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order. Up in Parmesan cheese
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef thawing in prep sink with out running water
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the bar the hand wash sinks have soda guns and holsters are installed in front of the handwash sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The beer cooler gasket is soiled with mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler 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. Technician was called and will be here in 2 hours, also wax paper and plastic was found behind the coil in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: At callback inspection as per the manager the walk-in cooler was repaired this afternoon. At callback ambient temp of 45-46F. All food was in the walk-in cooler over night out of temperature. **Time Extended* The walk-in cooler may still be in a cooling process. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In the Walk in cooler, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (70F - Cooling); Beef (50*F - Cold Holding); pasta (50*F - Cold Holding); brisket (50*F - Cold Holding); shells (50*F - Cold Holding); butter (49*F - Cold Holding) Technically was called , manager states they had serveral deliveries today and the door was open to the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: At callback inspection In walk in cooler : Rice 46F, raw beef Pattie's 45F, pork belly cooked 47F, ziti Past 46F, cooked chicken wings 45F, raw steak 48Fcooked beef brisket 46F, cooked primerib 46F, raw chicken 48F, chicken tenders 50F, stuffed shells 46F Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibbs or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - The beer cooler gasket is soiled with mold like substance Warning
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food, lift top cooler is under paper towels next to handwash sink on cookline. exposed to dripping water from hands Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Walk-in cooler 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. Technician was called and will be here in 2 hours, also wax paper and plastic was found behind the coil in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - In the Walk in cooler, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (70F - Cooling); Beef (50*F - Cold Holding); pasta (50*F - Cold Holding); brisket (50*F - Cold Holding); shells (50*F - Cold Holding); butter (49*F - Cold Holding) Technically was called , manager states they had serveral deliveries today and the door was open to the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibbs or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-26-1: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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).