BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Raton restaurant “The Blue Dog Cookhouse And Bar” was cited by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for multiple violations. The establishment was not required to shut down, but did log three “high priority” violations, five “intermediate” violations, and 5 “basic” violations. The restaurant is located in Town Center Mall.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yellowtail is served raw **Warning**
High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Business has no hot water **Warning**
High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.no tags dated with last day used **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front bar full with ice. **Warning**
Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Business has no hot water **Warning**
Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled **Warning**
Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Business has no hot water **Warning**
Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. holes around pipes going into ceiling have holes that need to be sealed **Warning**
Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Found the ceiling around vent covers soiled with a dusty build up. **Warning**
Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Business has no hot water **Warning**
Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
The Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar was not required to cease operations. The problems were resolved prior to a follow-up inspection on July 26h. The initial inspection occurred on July 25th.
