CONCH TOWN USA

3637 NW 17AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bathroom door in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In the bathroom and on top of hood system.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed raw conch, cooked rice and raw chicken wings prepared more than 24 hours ago.

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed restroom door in disrepair.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near fryers in kitchen with accumulation of grease.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under front sink in disrepair.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at cookline. Observed hand sink at front service area soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542312

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator received via email during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of stove facing fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing cool water Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 100ppm
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -green hose on rear of building
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Damian, only food handler besides certified food managers, has been employed more than 60 days Warning

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386877

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to the fryers.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the ice machine.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager invert the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. 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. Form provided via email.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per the manager the conch salad is served raw. The manager put an asterisk on the menus with a marker. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind the ice machine.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8314884

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(295 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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