Bahama Breeze, 10205 River Coast Dr, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bahama Breeze
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10205 River Coast Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
License #: 2614410
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee purse stored on top of lids for food storage bins by office, employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several tongs hanging along cookline, corrected by manager, moved to tray under cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Dumpster area directly outside kitchen entrance, there is an accumulation of small trash items and grayish water by gate with a strong odor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 1 door reach in cooler next to the reach in cooler drawers right side of cook line, also drawers under cook line left side of kitchen under grill with black bean burgers, butter.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic bin on clean storage shelf across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda in small reach in cooler end of cook line. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black build up behind nozzles on soda machines in server area across from cookline.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of chemicals stored over clean plates in side server area right entrance to kitchen, plates moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. On non chemical side of mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Upper corners of ice bin right side of server area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 2 dish scrubbers stored in hand sink by dishwashing area. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer. soiled with accumulation of residue. Top of Reach in freezer end of cook line fan cover has excessive dust and debris.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Open case of cups stored on the floor in back dry storage area by soda boxes.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items in back dry storage area on shelves with food and single use items.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins in prep area near walk in cooler and by dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins under prep area back of kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer needed after splitter on non chemical side.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on tomatoes on prep line. Corrective action, time sticker added.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cup above hand wash sink on line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates on rack
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several utensils on line cracked, chipped, melted
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee handled raw fish changed on glove **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bag of pia colada mix at bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched raw shrimp handled clean utensils without changing gloves
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink in clean dishware on line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic containers stacked wet
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth under sandwich press **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife in box with old food stuck to it **Corrected On-Site**
2/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. employee grabbed raw shrimp then cooked food without changing gloves or washing hands
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of roasted corn in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. watches and bracelets
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tubs on walkin freezer floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dump sink at bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. soda holster drain line is clogged
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic tubs stacked wet
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. steamer leaking on floor
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk at bar Repeat Violation.
1/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by dishes Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. front hand sink
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knife in holder
  • Observed personal care item stored with clean dishes. hat on storage rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream, 55'F, ice bath Corrected On Site. items were voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. half and half Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. at wait station
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. soda hoze in mojito ice at bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. kosher salt Corrected On Site.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Handwash sink at Left side of cookline Corrected On Site- manager took down signs which indicated 'Do Not Use'
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2 Handwash sinks - see violation 51 for details Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. throughout Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Missing handwash sink - 2 places- 1 at beverage station, 1 at cookline - per Bahama Breeze Quality assurance inspector handwash sinks were ok to remove , working with Kitchen Manager to fix Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. lemons placed on glass edge with waiters bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. rinsed scoop and placed back at station, Employee did not wash, rinse, and sanitize Corrected On Site- manager talked to employee and placed in dishwasher
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. throughout cookline, low boys Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. random clean pans
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mango salsa, tomato salsa Repeat Violation.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold holding rail at make line, see temperatures section
11/22/2010Complaint PartialAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *rail reach in cooler- salad cooler Corrected On Site- discarded , whole boiled egg, feta, shredded cheese *grill cooler Corrected On Site- mango salsa, lemon butter-discarded Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle of cranberry juice and beer bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler gaskets
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. nearest salad table
8/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. various 8/4/10: low boy at grill
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 8/4/10 no handwashing sign at either sink in server station.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizing buckets 8/4/10: 0ppm sanitizer bucket.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream salsa, mango salsa Corrected On Site- out 30 minutes
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. various
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. throughout
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizing buckets
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizing bottle
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. ownership information does not match AB&T license
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 6/1/10
6/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading and sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. handwash sink -left side
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathrooms
  • 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. Employees not currently hired
2/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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