Bowl America Southside, 11141 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BOWL AMERICA SOUTHSIDE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11141 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246-4803
License #: 2607249
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. On handicap restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above triple sink on storage shelf.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black, sticky accumulation around nozzles and black splash of coffee machine next to cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler next to dump sink, especially on left door.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted, shelves directly across from door.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Sign directly above triple sink instructing employees to dump waste water outside. Manager took down sign and said that mop water is dumped inside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole shell eggs reach in cooler eggs 56° in reach in cooler next to dump sink, in cooler since Saturday according to manager. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Whole shell eggs reach in cooler eggs 56° in reach in cooler since Saturday according to manager.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. On right faucet of mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Accumulation of food debris back of reach in cooler next to cash register, reach in cooler fan soiled with heavy black debris.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Reach in cooler next to dump sink ambient 55-60°.
  • 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. Sour cream in reach in cooler next to cook line opened Saturday per manager.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Door to handicap restroom.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic bins/containers not inverted by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. No longer smooth and cleanable, finish worn off on inside of microwave.
  • 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. Scoop handle in shredded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers and end caps.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's rest room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 45°, chili 45°, hot dogs 45°, ham 44° in two door reach in cooler next to grill.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger over fries in reach in freezer at front counter. Raw chicken over onion rings and potatoes in kitchen freezer.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham marked 1/21/2014. Manager discarded.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Reach in cooler thermometer reading 38° and inspection thermometer read 46° when placed inside.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Employee emptied cup in front handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cheese marked 7/25 in reach in cooler. Manager discarded.
  • 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. Soup 45°, chili 45°, hot dogs 45°, ham 44° in reach in cooler next to grill.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and soup in reach in cooler not date marked, prepared 72 hours prior to inspection.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Black accumulation on soda gun in bar area.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap at dump sink, front counter. **Warning**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap at dump sink, front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Drain flies
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza prep cooler
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. wooden pallets in walkin cooler
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. wooden pallets in walkin cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on the front prep table reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. on dry storage shelves
7/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dry storage room
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. wooden pallets on floor in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. continental upright reach in cooler out front Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under soda boxes
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. 2 door continental freezer
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. green works clrox cleaner on shelf near single service silverware
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Gaskets of reach-in Continental Freezer are soiled.
  • Critical - Hand sink restricted by trash can. COS.
  • Hood vents over deep fryers are soiled and dusty.
  • Critical - Interior ice machine slimy. Reach-in cooler out front has buildup and food debris inside.
  • Single service bowls in dry storage and spoons at counter stored inverted.
10/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Dry
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. chili - per manager old label was on container , manager discarded coke slaw- Corrected On Site-manager discarded Corned beef and swiss in pizza make table dated 5/4- manager discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. chili container
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. front
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. floor behind ice machine
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under and behind ice machine
5/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ready to eat foods shall be date marked when they come out of the freezer, 6 days to use.Ham and Turkey Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. hard boiled eggs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Pallets not removable or easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
  • Light not functioning. 3 compartment sink area
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No complete 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. Books Available
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ready to eat pork sausage for pizzas dated 8-9-09
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. hard boiled eggs
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer reads 25F, foods are at 41F
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shell eggs over fruits and vegetables
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. newly promoted
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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