BIMINI BAIT SHACK

17501 HARBOUR POINTE DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - AC vent in women's restroom soiled with accumulated dust.
  • 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. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipes leaking from underneath building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in liquor storage room and dry storage room.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in beer walk in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath dishwasher area/building. Note: Establishment has a work order in place to fix overnight. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed oyster 45F cold hold less than 4 hours . Operator turned down reach in cooler. Observed sour cream 48F old hold, and coleslaw 44F cold hold less than 4 hours . Operator double panned foods with ice. Observed chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed lid on tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8896511
2024-12-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 9/23/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
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. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in beer walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat Cuban sandwiches. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chowder 131F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chowder on stove to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8771457
2024-09-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 3/12/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Kitchen entrance.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease substance. Cook line.
  • 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. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from piping above downstairs beer walk in cooler.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving near clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of employee belongings. Operator removed backpacks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of precooked pork and rice not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed container off of floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor not washing hands before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of precooked ribs at cook line. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cooking oil drainage machine. Operator removed machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's accessible bathroom hand wash sink.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink in main women's hand wash sink.
Food Inspector #8502721
2024-03-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. Educated operator on having lids with straws. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat and purses stored on shelving near food items. Operation removed employee belongings. Observed employee medicine stored with food. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of clams stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed clams on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine surface between uses.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mahi mahi 51F cold hold, Swiss cheese 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice and put food grade bags of ice on top. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at end of bar nearest restrooms. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink nearest ice machine.
Food Inspector #8371472
2023-09-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).