Jim's Buffet & Grill, 4329 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JIM'S BUFFET & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4329 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446
License #: 4200080
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In front of three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Storage/prep room.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling of walk-in cooler by fan dusty. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • 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- sugar and flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling of walk-in cooler by fan dusty. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at buffet station and at coffee station. **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • 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- sugar and flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit on buffet: Cut lettuce 45°f, cheese 46°f, chicken 52°f, cole slaw 48°f, tuna salad 46°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Manager placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool and replenished ice bath on buffet and turned down temperature. Note: this violation must be corrected by 5/28/14. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler fried chicken cooked previous morning note date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler- cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at buffet salad bar.
  • Basic - Employee personal item (sweater/jacket) stored with or above clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses- observed wet rag on handwash sink.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed catfish on buffet at 128°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Manager will utilize time as public health for this item on buffet and discard after 4 hour period. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- observed cut lettuce at 47°f on salad bar.food not out for 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- chicken.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture in women restroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Sugar in bulk container with handle in contact with sugar in kitchen, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet in women restroom removed.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice and grits. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of pickles and meats. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some areas in kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dishware area.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishware area.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. EMPLOYEE
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALL IN DISHWASHER AREA
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces of wire racks encrusted with grease.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PIES IN WALKIN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 125F
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. THREE COMP SINK AREA
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered shrimp in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Two in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered container of salt on shelf in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed yellow cleaner stored with salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented can of strawberries owner removed it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour
  • Critical - Observed soiled paper towel in handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
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11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat sugar.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair next to walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, milk held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Provided forms.
  • Critical. Reheated cream of mushroom soup not reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meatloaf not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed ice cream toppings not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw hamburger stored over raw shrimp in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for storing a bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Shelf surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed oven interior encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Identity of crab or crab product misrepresented. Observed krab on site. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw shrimp thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinks being stored with food offered to consumers.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by approximately 5 live roaches found in unused walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 8-22-09.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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