Tree Steak House (The), 11362 San Jose Blvd #1, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TREE STEAK HOUSE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11362 San Jose Blvd #1, Jacksonville, FL 32223-7203
License #: 2609568
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touched sugar, dry storage room, manager moved
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Contain the breads, Walk in Cooler, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar per chef, in the dry storage room not label, chef labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above Cooked potatoes , upright Reach in cooler by cookline, chef moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose under the Hand Wash Sink by cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Service area behind the wall, also the soda gun need to clean by the bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk, open more then 24 hours no date mark, Walk in Cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Employee dump water inside the Hand Wash Sink by the bar
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Deep fryer baskets broken wires, cookline
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Under charged, by the cookline
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Open oil on the floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bar cooler, stored milk in it. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread inside the to go bag on the top shelf, Walk in Cooler
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. A tray of raw steak over a tray of raw fish , Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On the side of front panel have slight build up, ice machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Old food on the potato cutter on the prep table **Repeat Violation**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee filters under prep table by service area not protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom**Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting board have deep cut, Next to grill
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil, dry storage room, case of potato, Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler for heavy cream, bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light is out, Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area, close to register
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Box of strawberries Reach in cooler in salad room. Manager voluntary discarded
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over raw seafood, Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Bottle of Degreaser, on the top shelf of clean dish shelf by Dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By Dish machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Potato cutter by prep area has slight food build up.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees expired 5/13.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
6/11/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in 2 areas, open cream also. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cook kitchen, reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on prep area table. Corrected On Site, moved to lowest shelf.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of stain in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in shelves.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wet towel bucket, cook room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Desserts
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near grill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 under dish machine 2 under oven in salad prep room 2 on shelf under prep table in salad
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. bottled drink on prep table
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store pot Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. near service window
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. salmon over cooked beef in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored over parseley in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 5 live roaches behind dish rack on wall 1 under hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cre brulee
5/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bulk product not properly label - breader, front prep, seasonings.
  • Critical - Cigarette over prep.
  • Critical - Floor under potatoes with food debris build up.
  • Food storage racks in walkin cooler with a buildup of rust/food debris.
  • Critical - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs and green sponge laying in sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink with no soap - COS.
  • Leaking pipe @ HWS/nozzle - COS.
  • Critical - No handwash sign @ front prep handwash sink.
  • Personal case items over dished in prep.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC :
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, BEEF: Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in , handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard not low enough, over salad bar. Needs to be lowered.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of vegetables on walkin cooler floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting boards, in front kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup in ground black pepper container, in server area
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on oven door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Small reachin in front open kitchen area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. In salad section kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. By back office
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters over grill.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In front kitchen area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket Chlorine 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid in front kitchen area, by grill
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Buttermilk in 3 door reachin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can on prep table
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near fryer
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelfs by fryer, and sides of fryer
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restrooms in kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Open kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. by handsink in frint area
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. by front open area of kitchen
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Rare roast not hot held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. UNSANITIZED DISHES SHALL NOT BE USED. HAND SANITIZE UNTIL REPAIRED.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. potatoe chopper, ice machine, can opener
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soda holster, ice bin for wine storage, light shields
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Repeat Violation.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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