Ray's Pizza Parlor, 1850 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAY'S PIZZA PARLOR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1850 Emerson Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2614250
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 9/13/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SCOOP HANDLES SUBMERGED IN BULK FLOUR, SUGAR
  • 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. ONLY CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ARE FOR EX-EMPLOYEES. NO PROOF FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site. MOVED Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site. ADDRESSED WITH EMPLOYEES
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. PUT IN SINK TO BE CLEANED
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE HANDLING PIZZA TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. Corrected On Site. PROVIDED AOP FORM. HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN PARMESAN CHEESE, FETA CHEESE, BULK SPICES
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FETA CHEESE 44, SLICED WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE 45-47'F. BOTH IN TOP OF PREP COOLER. Corrected On Site. MOVED TO BOTTOM OF COOLER, WHERE FOOD TEMPS ARE 41'F OR BELOW. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS ABOVE PARMESAN CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site. MOVED EGGS
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300+ppm BLEACH IN SPRAY BOTTLE (USED AS SANITIZER) Corrected On Site. DILUTED
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. "MR CLEAN" AND BLEACH WATER (BOTH IN SPRAY BOTTLES) STORED NEAR CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS Corrected On Site. MOVED BOTH
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA (PREPARED YESTERDAY) Corrected On Site. DATED
9/13/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/24/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by whisks
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dough room
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent cover, dough room
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under beer cooler, pizza equipment
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up, pizza reach-in
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed mold-like substance on vent cover, walk-in
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic/oil sitting out at room temp Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over noodles, walk-in
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ricotta cheese
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizzas on display Corrected On Site. owner voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk wheat flour
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil 78 degrees F, ham 48 degrees F Corrected On Site. garlic and oil voluntarily discared, ham placed in ice bath
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk spices Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk spices
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. stored between prep table and wall
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. unsealed wood shelves under soda machine, cracked pizza paddle Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. trash bags for pizza dough
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. old date marks on clean containers in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on hood filters, encrusted food debris on exterior of bulk spices Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. utensils in bucket in kitchen and clean mugs at front counter on top of dusty container.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. rear handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. wd40 Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. owner renewed by phone during inspection 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. Pro
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw eggs over lasagna in walk-in cooler. Repeat violation. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed scoop with no handle used to scoop crushed red pepper and ground black pepper.
  • Observed pizza spatula stored in oven handle, tongs also. Corrected on site.
  • Observed unsealed wood shelves under drink station.
  • Observed home drill used to mix sauces.
  • Critical. Observed dirty can opener blade.
  • Observed dust build-up on hood filters.
  • Observed make table lid and pizza boards stored on floor, wooden pizza boards.
  • Observed food debris on floor under reach-in cooler under prep area. Pizza station.
  • Observed slight dust build-up on hood pipes.
  • Critical. Observed spray bottle (toxic) stored next to pizza boxes. Corrected on site.
  • Observed clean linens not stored protected from contamination. Aprons also, under hand sink.
  • Critical. Observed expired license within 30 days.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 52, salami 53, ham 52-discarded-other items relocated-top section of unit only-items in bottom section in compliance-NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE STORED IN TOP SECTION UNLESS HOLDS AT 41 F OR BELOW; garlic oil- placed back in cooler as out less then 4 hrs
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cabinet shelves
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. water jug, outside
  • Critical. Cleaner not labeled properly. sanitizer
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. make table, slicer, etc
  • Critical. Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. provided bulletin
1/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. has quaternary but Needs bleach
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by entrance to kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. closet by restrooms
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by beer 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
8/14/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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