Jeremiah's, 501 N Highland St, Mt Dora, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JEREMIAH'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 501 N Highland St, Mt Dora, FL 32757-5021
License #: 4500333
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Old outdoor bar remover and replaced with new larger bar. **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. French fries on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware outdoors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Chicken next to apples in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Mushrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Sour cream containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken wings on cookline at 84f. Corrective action: operator moved wings to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 50, cheese 54. Corrective action: operator moved products to walk-in cooler to bring to correct temperature. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer not all packaged. Beef liver over puff pastry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Inside bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Outside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Batter held on cook line 76f. Operator moved to walk-in cooler, temperature only dropped to 74 by end of inspection. Placed in ice bath in order to cool to 41 in 4 hours. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Outside bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Old outdoor bar remover and replaced with new larger bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled. **Warning**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On lid to dry flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In corner of dry storage area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. One container for dry food powder in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Real butter blend used for chicken wings 74°f product was not in the process of preparation or cooling. Corrective Action: operator placed product into freezer for rapid cooling.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shredded cheese at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guards.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - doors soiled with accumulated soil.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. spray cleanser stored on rim of liquor bottle bin; on shelf near condiments in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue. Bar cooler.
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gunn dispensing nozzles. outside bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
10/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soup
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. filling drinks and rinsing out bottles
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. scooping ice with a bucket
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Need a record of changing filter date
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of hand sink at outside bar
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At ouside bar
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 02/14/2012.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Especially interior
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler fans
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty board-under prep table
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. The one at bar, and single ones in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Sauerkraut
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. All cutting boards
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. At bar
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef over ready to eat in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. At cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of hand sink at outside bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of ice machine
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. At bar under liquor bottles
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Ice tea urns-all
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At ouside bar
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Need a record of changing filter date
12/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quaterney
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Outside bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Food cover during cooling process Advised
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Especially the top interior
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy products
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At inside and outside bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw ground beef over seafood in reach in freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon in chickens salad
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Did not wash hands before putting new gloves on
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of dishmachine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board on top of reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All sheet pans
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dump sink as evidence by tea stain
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Backdoor
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On top of dishmachine
10/21/2010Routine - 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. cole slaw stored inside reach in cooler,deli meats must be labeled.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger patties 46 degrees F
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler where deli meats are stored.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Observed on main service line
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Wayne Manager will notify company ASAP
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Spoke to Wayne Manager plumber is working on hot water at time of inspection.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area Spoke to Wayne Manager recommend current pest control service to be notify.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guard covers inside walk in cooler
  • 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. Pro Cook musr provide proof of food handling certification.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. numerous phf rte in wic not labeled; or date marked; turkey, roast beef, chicken; soup, salads
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry bulk stoage containrs
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-04-1 Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. numerous unwashed produts over prepared foods ie; cook phf turkey beef soups, dressings
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. in both wic & ric & freezers all; raw meats & fish over cook phf & veggie ; ie; rte potatoe, lettuce ,cook beef, poultry, soups , pasta
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. oil @ shelving , wic produce;
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. most rte phf in wic not covered; roast, chicken; , turkey & misc other
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. non food plastic for stoage
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting boards
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.@ inside bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. @ insides bar
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. numerous phf rte in wic not labeled; or date marked; turkey, roast beef, chicken; soup, salads
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry bulk stoage containrs
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream @ 55 deges Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. numerous unwashed produts over prepared foods ie; cook phf turkey beef soups, dressings
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. in both wic & ric & freezers all; raw meats & fish over cook phf & veggie ; ie; rte potatoe, lettuce ,cook beef, poultry, soups , pasta
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil @ shelving , wic produce;
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. most rte phf in wic not covered; roast, chicken; , turkey & misc other
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook, serve @ bars not wash han betweentasks
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. non food plastic for stoage
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting boards
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. in ric under raw meats Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.@ outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. outside bar, making drink cups
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. @ kitchen; & both bars inside & outside
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. air gap @ back door
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-15-10.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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