Merge, 510 8th St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MERGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 510 8th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5500812
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 4/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 48°, lettuce 48°, tomatoes 48°, salad mix 47°, potatoes 61°, cooked onions 49°, salsa 47° All in small each in cooler next to steam table corrective action-operator voluntarily discarded product
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing on mussel tags
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in service area used to fill water pitchers
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink in service area
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Small reach in cooler next to hot well ambient temperature at 45° at time of inspection
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers not air dried prior to stacking
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of white shield has some black build up on it.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cart by cook line, shelf on storage
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45? egg yolk mix and 48? egg whites in reach in cooler , corrective action: mgr discarded them
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Beer/wine stored on floor in WIC not 6" off the ground.
  • Critical - Butter returned to service after sitting out more than 4 hours, Time as a Public Health Control used.
  • Ceiling tiles in kitchen over hood have dust build up on them. R.
  • Critical - Chemical bottle not labeled. Window cleaner.
  • Critical - Current license expired at least 30 days but less than 60 days.
  • Door frame of RIC next to oven top has food built up on it.
  • Critical - Food stored next to chemicals on bottom shelf in kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand sink in server station does not have hot water available.
  • Critical - Inside of machine dirty.
  • Critical - Liquid eggs not date marked (opened 2 days ago).
  • Critical - Mango in WIC had mold-like substance on it. Discarded on site. COS.
  • Critical - No Time as a Public Health Control proceduce form completed. COS.
  • Critical - Probe thermometer not available for use.
  • Critical - Restroom missing unisex sign.
  • Shelves in WIC rusty looking.
  • Spatulas has melted spot on it. Needs to be discarded.
  • Spatulas not inverted in storage container. 2 areas.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over box freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Adam F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 65'F on counter Corrected On Site. discussed time as public health control
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting board
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelf by dish machine
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Observed leaking pipe/faucet at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handsink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-12-1 Observed establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. increased seating, 30 seats ; gave seating evaluation changed 10/6/10 owner said he didn't do it because landlord said this restaurant in the past have had more seats
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab, iced down Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over wine in walk-in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. dishes on shelf
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. white shelves
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons, spatulas
  • Critical. Observed establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. increased seating, 30 seats ; gave seating evaluation changed
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Drain cover(s) missing. floor, by dishmachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on the wrong side, mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemicals over mixer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. mgr and owner
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Repeat Violation.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. menu printing
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. duck and chicken over seafood in box freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. liquor reachin
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on shelf
  • Drain cover(s) missing. by walk-in
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on wrong side at mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 2 doors
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. soap by clean pans at 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. 30 days to obtain
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 60 days to obtain
1/13/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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