Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDAATION 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES/ TABLE TOPS AND PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA, PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, BAR AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BARS, IN KITCHEN, AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGENS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2598426 DATED AUGUST 1 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO: #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN BOTH BAR AREAS, IN CENTRAL COOKING AREA, AND IN REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (PLATES) ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS AWAY SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DIGITAL THERMOMETER GAUGE AND MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER TO VERIFY HOT-HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WITH A SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE IN EACH HOT-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND PROPERLY-COVERED BEVERAGES STORED THROUGHOUT COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE ITEMS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR THE STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING IN THE SMALL PREP WALK-IN COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 54.0F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.0F, HAM AT 48.7F, RAW BEEF AT 50.1F, BREADED SHRIMP AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 85.0 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,000.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (PLATES) ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS AWAY SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL PREP WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS (56.0F INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD FROM COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND CEASE USE OF UNIT FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED ON-SITE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DIGITAL THERMOMETER GAUGE AND MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER TO VERIFY HOT-HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WITH A SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE IN EACH HOT-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND PROPERLY-COVERED BEVERAGES STORED THROUGHOUT COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE ITEMS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR THE STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Food debris noted a long wall base at bar area, instructed to clean and maintain.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.