Beach Fanatic
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what's up with Pandora's at Grayton Beach, sign says closed for repairs. My buddy that works there say the decision was kind of sudden, I sure do love the outside bar and grayt entertainment. I thought it was one of those places that you could count on to always be there, It seems to have become mostly a cocktail crowd.... whassup?

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Babyblue avatar
Beach Fanatic
#2
I hate that. I love the Prime Rib and the Ribs. But I really like the bone-in rib eye over Tommy's open pit. Best meat along 30-A. Everything else taste like a restaurant around here.

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pk305 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#3
:idontno:

Let's get Gordon Ramsay to do a show there!! :roll:

They're taking apps now for next season!!
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#4
Maybe they were "cleaning" the grill again? Last time that happened they had to close for repairs for a while.
gib ycnan avatar
Beach Fanatic
#5
I hope Bobby can work something out or we may have to find another local bar that plays music before 9 or 10:00.:idontno:

Any suggestions??
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#6
Update:

Apparently they will be closed until further notice after 39 critical citations from the health department. :yikes:

You can look it up on www.myfloridalicense.com. The first occurance was 12/03/07 and a warning was issued. Today they were given an extension.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#7
and CoCo's has an eviction notice posted on the door.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#8
WoW!:blink:😱

27 non-critical violations and 39 Critical Violations! :puke:

Want to see the violations? >>>clicky<<<


[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Approximately 1/2 lb. of cooked crawfish discarded. Observed at 60 degrees farienheit.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in coolers behind cook line at 58 and 60 degrees farienheit. Small bag of crawfish thrown away. Approximately 1/2 lb.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed bread reused for making breadcrumbs/croutons in walk in cooler.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed garlic butter in reach in cooler being re-used.
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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed mold buildup inside ice bin, and dead bugs on door of the machine.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles behind far end of bar.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Robert H. Irving, CFM expired 6/15/04.

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Employee training provided by unapproved instuctor.Robert Irving adminstered employees training while his certifications were expired.[/SIZE]
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There are also some silly ones like:

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[SIZE=-1] Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, straws in bottom of sink in bar. (unless they reuse drinking straws)

Ruh, Roe, Raggy!




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elgordoboy avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
Grody to the max on a few of those. The "slime" and "bugs" ones are gonna make it tough to go back. I'm only halfway through the list BRB.
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#10
Dont just gross out on this list. I just checked out several local restaraunts and they all have something you will not want to see.:yikes:

Go ahead, try it....
elgordoboy avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
This is time consuming..Blue Orleans and Stinky's (at least the one I could see) looked good. Cover me...I'm going back in.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#12
never ate there, never will. especially now. always had an unpleasant feeling when walking by the window of their kitchen.
elgordoboy avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
I'll eat it again I imagine and just stick with bottled beer.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#14
never ate there, never will. especially now. always had an unpleasant feeling when walking by the window of their kitchen.
With a grad like that, I'm surprised they still have a window to the kitchen.

I'll eat it again I imagine and just stick with bottled beer.
not if they don't reopen.

IBD is right, many restaurants would make you raise an eyebrow if you read the sanitation report. Many of the critical items listed are simple to address, but changing cooks, servers', and bartenders' habits is another story.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#15
and CoCo's has an eviction notice posted on the door.

JUMBO problem!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#16
😱
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#17
Maybe they were "cleaning" the grill again? Last time that happened they had to close for repairs for a while.
Sounds like they need to clean more than the grill. At least the heat of the flame will help sanitize it, unlike the crawfish left out at room temperature. Reminds me of a few of the cases of food poisoning I've had. (No, I never got food poisoning from eating at Pandora's, but I've eaten there only 4-5 times. )
Matt J avatar
SWGB
#18
I've attempted to eat there on two seperate occasions. After reading all that all I can say is THANK GOD they closed early the nights I attempted to eat there. Quite frankly I'll never go back for anything that isn't sterilizing strength alochol in a plastic cup. This doesn't exactly make me want to rush into Destin for AJ's either.
beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#19
Our one and only meal at AJ's involved a dead fly stuck to an ice cube in my Coke, and then they didn't comp me for the drink when I pointed out the wee carcass.

Needless to say, never went back after that.
NoHall avatar
hmmmm......can't remember
#20
Dont just gross out on this list. I just checked out several local restaraunts and they all have something you will not want to see.:yikes:

Go ahead, try it....

My crazy family reads the restaurant inspections every week, and I've worked in kitchens at Young Life camps many times over the years.

I'm grossed out over this list. Those are a LOT of pretty serious items...:sick:

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