Townsend Cove
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2024
37
Score
Townsend Cove has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 13, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly 13 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top portion of the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line; ham (49F - Cold Holding) stored above the containers of the cooler. Operator relocated the ham to three door reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well water report available
27-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep line with food debris on the blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as public health control written plan from previous ownership. Provided new paperwork to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside rear exit with mop head on the ground. Employee hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in chest freezer in storage shed with mold like substance observed on the handles. Employee cleaned the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2023. Operator had current license sent to email to be printed. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the dry storage prep room area on the floor. Employee swept and discarded the dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris under tables in dry storage prep room area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers in sheds with ice build up around the seal.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cookline oven door handles. Operator relocated the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on cook line hood filters. Scheduled for cleaning on following Sunday. Flip top reach in cooler door gaskets with mold like substance. Multiple reach in freezer door gaskets with mold like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Employee closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In the storage shed, single service catering tins not inverted on top shelf. Employee inverted the single service trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
37
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
22
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on prep table with food items. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter pats left in containers on table and reused for next guests.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cheese at 50F item stored above fill line. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler drawers below. In white reach in cooler milk at 52F. Ambient temperature of unit 51F. Person in charge moved to another unit holding temperature until unit holds appropriate temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pats left in containers on table and reused for next guests.
07-08-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment utilizing paperwork from old ownership. Provided form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair handle of tall reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items thawing in sink in standing water. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink in kitchen. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster and lid open. Large amount of flying insects present.
33-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light stored over fliptop. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance buildup on door of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage and back room no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Person in charge states has had service out to assess. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-02-5
33
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at cookline not held on time per person in charge at 76F. Person in charge states has been out for 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes at 111F reheating person in charge states has been reheating for at least 2 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meatloaf should have been discarded 7/16 per person in charge.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over pancake mix in reach in cooler. Item was moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mashed potatoes at 111F reheating person in charge states has been reheating for at least 2 hours.
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes made Monday per person in charge with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup with no lid or straw stored on table with eggs. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Interior of reach in cooler in server area top of unit with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors unsealed concrete in back storage room with coolers, and in dry storage area. Not easily cleanable.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Townsend Cove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Townsend Cove on file is from Sep 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Townsend Cove?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Townsend Cove.
Has Townsend Cove's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Townsend Cove have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Townsend Cove means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Townsend Cove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Townsend Cove is inspected around two times per year on average.
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