THE KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple containers of spices a round plastic container with no handle used for a scoop. Operator removed from spices. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a tile missing in kitchen. Operator stated that they had a leak and had to take down tile. Operator stated that they will be replacing them soon. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards in kitchen with groves and no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple tiles and vents in ceiling in kitchen with debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 lights in kitchen with no shield. Operator stated that they broke and is waiting for new ones to be put in.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door to kitchen and back door to store room not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on shelves in liquor room. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has last years license displayed behind front counter.
- 13-01-4:Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Employee in kitchen with soiled clothes.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Behind front counter 3 compartment sink set up as sanitizer,wash and then empty sink.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storeroom soiled under rack. Also all vents in kitchen area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar area, under 3 compartment sink, debris buildup.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Behind establishment both lids to dumpster open. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen and back door in storage room not self closing.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storeroom, box of single serve take out cups On floor. In Employee bathroom, in closet, box of paper towels on floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in liquor room shelves not sealed.
- 22-50-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Behind front counter employee just dipped blender lid in sanitizer for only 2 seconds.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In front bar area, by hand washing sink, under soap dispenser, bottles of ice brew. In kitchen area on top of microwave, 2 multi purpose bottles. Employee moved bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pooled eggs (52F,45F,50F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 45F, 48F,51F) in large deep covered and stacked plastic containers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee put in ice baths. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink in prep area, mop head on hot and cold handles. Employee in kitchen moved mop head. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ 4 food handlers present. Not a food handler manager on site. Food handler manager showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, by 3 compartment sink, bottle of soap not labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In back storage room ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted.
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front counter, 2 gaskets on reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area dust build up on ceiling/ air vent above ovens.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks above triple sinks for dish drying have rust.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In secondary storage area single service cups stored in area with no ceiling and unsealed wood Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In prep area on can rack, coconut milk can dented/pinched on side.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In heated display case at front counter. veggo pie (125F - Hot Holding) employee stated items in case 3.75 hours, immediately placed in oven retemp veggo pie (169F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area handwash sink next to mop sink, mop handle blocking access. Employee moved mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/ At arrivals for inspection five food handlers present, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter unlabeled spray bottle, manager identified as windex.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table in kitchen, ceiling tile pushed to side.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup. Also, walls throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In kitchen by microwave, bag of clean linens stored on floor. Operator moved linens. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee unisex bathroom, no covered receptacle.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At front counter over triple sink, white drying racks rusting and top coat peeling.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At dry storage area, back door has gap at bottom. Light visible.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage closet, case of plastic bottled margarita mix stored on the floor.
- 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. By prep table in kitchen, multiple bulk containers of sugar and flour have handle laying in food. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At employee bathroom in utility closet, toilet paper stored on floor. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter above coffee maker, coffee filters stored not protected. Operator moved filters to cabinet. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at back of kitchen, unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat cauliflower and broccoli. Operator moved food to appropriate shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler in kitchen, meat sauced dated for 8 days. Operator corrected date. 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. At front counter, in glass display case, meat pies (119, 131F - Hot Holding) Operator stated pies had been out for 3.5 hours. Operator discarded at 4 hours and moved pies to time as a public health control. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed operator document. Document was printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen next to triple sink, employee hand wash sink obstructed by mop and mop bucket. Operator moved both. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. In dining room, half n half kept on time per operator. Time is tracked on iPad. No written procedures available. Emailed operator form.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).