THE KOOKABURRA
4265 A1A S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 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).