Sam St Johns Seafood #7, 5400 Sw College Rd, Suite #101, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SAM ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #7
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5400 Sw College Rd, Suite #101, Ocala, FL 34474
License #: 5202512
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 1/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - BIB drink syrup stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on trough reachin cooler door handles.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing or SANITIZING properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Masking tape used to repair cole slaw scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. CROUTONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing/ SANITIZING. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under triple sink. CHECK ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
  • Basic - Grill cooler not able to maintain potentially hazardous time/temperature control for safety foods at 41° or below. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Basic - Lettuce tong handle in contact with lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk Wash 59° at room temperature. Rice at 56°, Cheese 63° Salmon 45° all in grill cooler. Hush puppy mix 65° at room temperature. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in waitress area not covered. LEMONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Drink Syrup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade Tarter Sauce at 48? F. in To Go Cooler, Milk Wash at 62? F. at room temperature, and Sour Cream in slaw cooler at 46? F. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Fried shrimp draining on paper towel
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink next to ice machine in kitchen
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine and Baked potato container
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink not properly mounted
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in cookline.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Storage area
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Broken prep pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Light out in hood system.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.(5)
  • Critical - Observed beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine and Baked potato container
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washed for 5 seconds without hot water
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink in waitress area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bowls used as scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Fried shrimp draining on paper towel
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler : Shredded Cheese 46
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink next to ice machine in kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Single service cups not inverted in cup holder.
  • Critical - Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water . Scallops 46 F, Fish 48 F, Shrimp 46 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on baked potato area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in cookline.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink not properly mounted
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Deep fat fryers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Magnetic knife strip.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Plastic folding table in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape on clean inserts.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Black mold like substance in wait station ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Crab claws in walk-in freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Green beans. Corrected On Site. Rechecked at 242 degrees F.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated March 2011.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon inside reach in cooler holding at 44 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food/spice in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y splitter on hose bibb the mop sink .
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Lemons inside walk in not segregated . Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler handle in poor repair .
  • Critical - Observed employee food training is incomplete .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hose at the mop sink is leaking .
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled .
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. Scallops in undrained ice .
  • Observed single-use containers /cans to store pineapple . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Coleman hot holding container for ribs is soiled . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on hand sinks in the kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food on outside of microwave oven cabinet .
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Broccoli thawing on table in prep area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. Seafood in undrained ice .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of chicken on walk in freezer floor . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar not covered at waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed sugar container has beverage mixed in it at waiter's station .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, behind the ice machine .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food utensils sitting inside the hand sink in the kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution . Corrected On Site.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Vegetables thawing on prep table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. Fish ,shrimps in undrained ice in prep area .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice scoop is broken /in poor repair .
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used for collecting water for use on cookline .
  • Observed employee jacket stored on towel dispenser in dish washing area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Garbage can blockIng extinguisher at waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cardboard boxes .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen area .
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. No knowledge of how to test the sanitizer level at the dish machine .
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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