Taverna At San Marco, 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taverna At San Marco
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2608795
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bread in paper bags in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards across from cook line has deep black marks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef missing hat or hair restraint
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink front of kitchen across from reach in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar per employee under center prep needs label.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee at salad prep cooler touched pants, then placed on new gloves without washing hands in between. Corrected employee, had him wash hands and then place on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at prep station grabbed chopped hard boiled eggs and placed them on top of salad, corrected employee, had him wash hands and explained he must use gloves with ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple spoons stored in standing water 83° right side of prep cooler across from cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 129-130°, chef stated that chicken is hot held on grill before being cooked again, had chef move chicken to center of grill
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Ground beef over whole cuts of pork on shelves to left of walk in cooler entrance
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Small container of cooked garlic pure in reach in cooler under salad prep marked 10/28, employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Inspector heat strip did not turn black, recommended setting up three compartment sink quaternary ammonium to sanitize dishes. Manager stated he would contact repair.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle containing bleach and water stored over container of cooking oil, employee removed bleach water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Sheets of potatoes cooling on racks center of kitchen 66°, corrective action had employee move items to walk in cooler
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. In dry storage, outside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top interior and around interior chute. In dish area. Also, ice bin in bar. **Warning** At callback 8/25/14, ice machine is clean but ice bin in bar has black mold-like build up in the back interior.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License indicates 98, I counted 150 seat, manager indicated they now have 160 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Corn chowder made yesterday found in walk in cooler at 52-58°F. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Double sink. Hooked back up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. In dry storage, outside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top interior and around interior chute. In dish area. Also, ice bin in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Large container filled with corn chowder and covered, food didn't cook properly. **Warning**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk chocolate chips.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In line water filters by ice machine.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. 1-31-12 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dusty shelf
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hand sink by dish machine
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Several
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At salad station, shelf
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Thermometer reading 44? Don't use this reach in cooler for potentially hazardous foods until thermometer reads 41? or below
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. left at home, and left in New York
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust on shelf by salad area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Soap dispenser by ice machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and hamburger at 48? prep reach in cooler by cook line, iced down **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Winded by plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue substance **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100 ppm in triple sink, added more sanitizer 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk and small container **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. copies, must get originals by next unannounced inspection
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in pizza prep unit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46F pepperoni , moved to walk-in cooler; truffle 80F on table, placed in ice water
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pepperoni Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. windex by food mixer, bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink Repeat Violation.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know minimum reheat temperature for leftovers
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. trash can Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by ice machine
  • 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. by grill
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F water, pizza cutter
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink faucet
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. PIZZA PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed moldy spots in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. PHOTOCOPIES AVAILABLE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES NOW REQUIRED)
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. THERMOMETER READS 46'F, FOODS INSIDE IN DANGER ZONE.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. POTATO FINGERLINGS 57'F IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED 6 HOURS AGO Corrected On Site. PUT ON SHEET PAN TO COOL RAPIDLY
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRASHCAN (NEAR ICE MACHINE) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. PHOTOCOPIES AVAILABLE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES NOW REQUIRED)
  • Critical - Observed moldy spots in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED TOMATOES IN OIL 46, HEAVY CREAM 53'F (BOTH IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKLINE)
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. PIZZA PREP COOLER
9/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by ice machine
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trash can
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. reach-in
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. multiple Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. basil prep Corrected On Site.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chili oil bottle in pizza prep area. Clear container in prep area (back).
  • Critical. Observed eggs over peaches in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed towel under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed scoop without handle being used with black pepper. Corrected on site.
  • Observed unsealed pizza spatula.
  • Observed water filter at soda machine not dated.
  • Observed worn/grooved cutting board.
  • Observed non-food grade container used for storage. Plastic cups for fried capers and garlic chips.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer bucket.
  • Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitizer and soapy water buckets.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing strength in 3 compartment sink too high.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use in kitchen.
  • Observed nitrogen tank not secured.
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat cheese 46, cream 46, onions 47; 52 mozerella, tellheo cheese 51-discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. top section of cookline make table, satellite make table
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in's
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal band
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. near cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. kitchen-brooms, laundry
1/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. will be in the menu, not printed yet
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of water softener, storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice machine gasket torn/in disrepair. got new one
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. ramp by emergency door
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. light
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink, faucet outside and by handsink
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. screen torn in storage area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by ice machine, somebody working on ice machine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in storage area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottle on top of pizza reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. red and yellow in storage area
  • 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. has 60 days to obtain
8/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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