View on Old 98 Downstairs

51 Goodmorning St, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

American

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, View on Old 98 Downstairs has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Port St. Joe restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed eggs over GoGo Squeeze in the walk in cooler. Chef removed eggs and stored item correctly.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,on the rack by the walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,bar area.

51-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish

06-09-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in stand water inside the prep sink. Cook cut the bag of fish to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Cook line.

05-11-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside the employee hand sink on the cook line. Manager removed items from the employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions and cooking oil on the back dry storage floor. Manager corrected items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dividers inside the employee hand sink on the front line.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was View on Old 98 Downstairs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at View on Old 98 Downstairs on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at View on Old 98 Downstairs?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at View on Old 98 Downstairs.

How does View on Old 98 Downstairs compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

View on Old 98 Downstairs most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has View on Old 98 Downstairs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at View on Old 98 Downstairs have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at View on Old 98 Downstairs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is View on Old 98 Downstairs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, View on Old 98 Downstairs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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