J's Seafood Restaurant, 253 W 15th Street, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: J'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 253 W 15th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
License #: 1305405
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/24/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES NOT STORED INVERTED WITH NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION AND NOT BEING AIR-DRIED IN DISHROOM AREA
  • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS NOT STORED INVERTED WITH NO OVERHEAD PROTECTION IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDWAS SINK IN OUTDOOR BAR AREA MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AND PAPER TOWELS - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN LACKING HANDWASH SIGN - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED LICENSE - REPEAT VIOLATION // NOTE: THIS VIOLATION WAS ADDRESSED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD BASKET BEING USED TO SCOOP OUT OYSTERS IN REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES WITH FOOD AND CLEANING SCRUBBER IN THE TUB
  • Critical - OBSERVED LIVE FLIES IN INDOOR BAR AREA - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • OBSERVED MISSING COVE MOLDING IN DISHROOM =- REPEAT VIOLATION
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY IN DISHWASH AREA - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH IN BAR AREA INDOORS NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH AT INDOOR BAR AREA NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED OUTSIDE BAR HANDWASH SINK BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE - STORAGE - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE WITH NO LID. REPEAT
  • OBSERVED PLANS NOT SUBMITTED FOR BAR AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED SEVEN LIVE ROACHES IN DISHROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED SEVEN LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN. UNDERNEATH THE REACH-IN COOLERS
  • Critical - OBSERVED SIX DEAD ROACHES IN DOOR OF MEN'S RESTROOM
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN STORAGE CLOSET BY RESTROOMS
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS ON COOKLINE - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN IN REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED OIL OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED ON COOKLINE - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE AT WAITRESS STATION
  • Critical - OBSERVED WINDEX STORED WITH CLEAN POTS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN - REPEAT
10/23/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - OBSERVED DIRTY EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK AT BAR AREA
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITH NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT
  • Critical - OBSERVED EXPIRED LICENSE AS OF 6/1/12 - AC RECOMMENDED
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLIES IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES UNDER BEER TAP SHELF AT BAR
  • Critical - OBSERVED GAIN CLEANING DETERGENT STORED BY CLEAN DISHES IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE: CLEANING SCRUBBERS AND SANITIZING RAG STORED ON HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN - COS
  • OBSERVED MISSING COVE MOLDING BY DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA
  • OBSERVED MOP NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASHCAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEE HANDWAS SINK IN KITCHEN - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS WITH NO LID IN BAR AREA - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST VERMIN - PET STORE LOCATED NEXT DOOR - GAPS IN WALL SEPARATING RESTAURANT FROM PET STORE
  • Critical - OBSERVED PASTA NOODLES NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED
  • Critical - OBSERVED PASTA NOODLES NOT PROPERLY LABELED
  • Critical - OBSERVED PASTA SAUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED
  • Critical - OBSERVED PASTA SAUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED
  • OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BAR AREA REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED PESTICIDE STORED IMPROPERLY AT BAR AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH NO SANITIZER USED - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED DRINK DISPENSER IN WAITRESS STATION IN LOBBY
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED WET RAG NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN KITCHEN - COS
10/9/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Repeat Violation, 3/23/12.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked with garden water hose in sink and buckets and scrubbies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 5 bulk containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored on shelving with food; in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 3/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris in handsink in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 3/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sour cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed open 1/2 gallon of buttermilk with stamped carton date expired 7/19/12. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hushpuppy mix at 79 degrees. Stop sale issued.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Hushpuppy mix. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat celery and uncovered drawed up lemons unprotected in reach in cooler. Manager discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Homemade ranch dressings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Buttermilk with expired date of 7/19/12 stamped on carton.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Hushpuppy mix at 79 degrees fahrenhiet.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reading 62 degrees in 2-door reach in cooler at production line.
  • Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing behind bar. They remodeled area and moved bar. Repeat Violation, 12/6/11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar at beverage station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2-door flat cooler by fryers and reach in freezer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2-door flat cooler with mushrooms.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed 2nd employee improperly washing hands. Turned water off with hands.
  • Critical - Observed Mr. Clean bath cleaner improperly stored at bar.
  • Critical - Observed bleach, chlorox clean up, grease lightning stored by utensils at condiments station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance on the inside ice chute at soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed cleaner stored on shelving in dishroom with clean glasses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Turned water off with hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee filling pot from handsink in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall underneath handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with raw seafood soiled with accumulation of water in bottom of cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage of bulk flour and hushpuppy mix in kitchen and bulk sugar at beverage station. Repeat Violation, 10/4/11, 12/6/11.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Sunglasses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw hamburger patties stored over hushpuppy mix in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at bar.
  • Observed water draining into bucket at handsink in dishroom. Missing drain.
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen handsink and food equipment area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in waitstation.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, outside oyster bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Sink observed installed but not hooked up, must be corrected by next unannounced inspection.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen around handsink/drain.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, outside oyster bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, outside oyster bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, outside oyster bar.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed bowl with no handle inside ranch dressing bucket in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, and return to handle ready to eat foods, changed gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed scrubbies in handsink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, outside oyster bar area.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen around handsink/drain.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk sugar in waitstation. Bulk flour, breader in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hushpuppy mix sitting out and mixed 4 hours prior at 73 degrees. Stop saled.
  • Critical - Observed red hose connected to plumbing system with no backflow and in place of hot water facet to handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloths sanitizer way above 200ppm -Chlorine. Corrected On Site. 100ppm.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination in reach in freezer. Cheese sticks.
  • Critical - Observed wasp/hornet killer improperly stored by microwave at oyster bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Hushpuppy mix at 73 degrees fahrenhiet.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Hushpuppy mix at 73 degrees fahrenhiet.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Observed red hose connected to plumbing straight from dishmachine through facet of three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, and breader in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in waitstation. Corrected On Site.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind cookline sink.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
4/15/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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