CHEF ERIK’S SWORDFISH GRILL
79851 OVERSEAS HWY UNIT A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-01-4:Basic - The ice machine exterior soiled with debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in handwashing sink
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Fernando laguana cook Edna , Armando.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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. Lift lid unit across from stove is not cold holding @41F or below . No TCS foods can be stored in this unit .
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor I walk in freezer and dry storage
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Walking cooler Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. @10 ppm COS 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. The operator is updating plan review due to new plans to have an additional indoor area located at the existing retail shop on site. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At callback inspection this area is shown as enclosed seating and has not been enclosed. It is under roof but is open air seating. No food can be stored in this area until the area is enclosed as per approved plans. There are 2 standup glass door coolers holding canned and bottled drinks in this enclosed area. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. The operator is updating plan review due to new plans to have an additional indoor area located at the existing retail shop on site. **Time Extended**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Reach in unit and possibly low boy unit are not cold holding at 41F or below . Repair technician was called for service of two units. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room /patio area that is not fully enclosed. Observed a reachin cooler holding food in an unenclosed area at the seating area under roof. This area shows on approved plans to be enclosed but has not been enclosed at time of inspection. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (55*F - Cold Holding); ham (55*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55*F - Cold Holding) items were put on ice or relocated to a working unit or walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. 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. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed a chest type ice machine, a walk-in cooler and a walk-in freezer used by the restaurant that is on the property and is not on the approved plan review. These items are located in an area of the property that is not next to or in the restaurant area . These items need to be added to approved plans within 60 days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).