Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill

207 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Seafood
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up five times.

Compared to the broader Atlantic Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 flying insects in downstairs dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near dish machine without back flow device installed. Manager had extra back flow device and will install. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 1 flying insect in bar #1. 2 flying insect in bar #2 1 flying insect near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles of sanitizer without labels. Manager placed labels on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in prep area with standing water inside unit.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine close to office soiled on interior sides of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch and bracelet on.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside on sides of back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
52
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on top of coffee machine at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects, 2 near ware washing area and 2 in # 2 bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine Dish machine at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cook line. Manager removed and stored sanitizer bucket properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Murphys oil without a label. Manager discarded spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 25 flying insects. 5 flying insects in ware washing area. 1 flying insect at entrance of ragtime kitchen. 12 flying insects in salude bar. 5 flying insects in tap room bar, and 2 flying insects at rag time bar. Operator was able to kill 5 flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in ragtime bar and taproom bar splitters added to sink without back flow devices installed. Manager was able to place back flow devices on both. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food in walk-in freezer stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen located close to ragtime bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation with watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
61
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler cooked pasta (47-48F); cooked vegetables (47F); cooked eggs and meat (48F); milk (46-47F); heavy cream (47F); mixture of cheeses (46F); raw tuna (46F); raw shrimp (46F); raw chicken (45-46F) in walk in cooler overnight. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager discarded cooked food and move the rest to the walk in freezer. After an hour the walk in cooler went down to 41F. Service person was called. Swiss cheese (47F); cheddar cheese (47F); shredded lettuce (47F); cut tomatoes (45F); house made tomato salsa (46F); raw tuna (47F); raw salmon (47F) in grill station cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Cook stated food was placed in cooler approximately 2 hours ago from secondary walk in cooler. Cook moved food to secondary walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Main cooler cooked pasta (47-48F); cooked vegetables (47F); cooked eggs and meat (48F) in walk in cooler overnight. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager discarded cooked food. After an hour the walk in cooler went down to 41F. Service person was called. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 flying insects in secondary bar Approximately 3 flying insects in main bar 2 flying insects on cook line near grill station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Kitchen manager has no knowledge of big 6 and major 8 food allergens. Emailed both posters to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Manager did not provide clean up plan. Emailed clean up form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pantry and sautee station have cutting boards that are stained and have deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable. Left side soda gun soiled in main bar station. Bartender cleaned soda gun. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. Standing water in bottom of grill cooler in cook line, cooler also has an ambient temperature of 45F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry cooler doors have torn gaskets Sautee cooler doors have torn gaskets Stand alone reach in freezer in pantry station has a torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles broken on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler in main prep station have soiled gaskets Exterior of microwave soiled in pantry station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main beer cooler interior soiled. Cooler located in secondary bar. Glass chill cooler interior soiled. Cooler located in main bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in main prep station
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill.

How does Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?

Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.

Has Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.