29 South, 29 S 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 29 SOUTH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 29 S 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5500995
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks outside back door not all secure **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels used in container with blanched French Fries
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks are torn
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Shelves and table bottoms under equipment on cooks line has some old food and grease build up on them
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 52° in top portion of make table. Cook replaced missing pans to keep cold inside unit Pork butt 45° cooled from last night in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Pork 45° smoked last night not cooled to 41 within 6 hours after reaching 135°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of machine has some black bold up in it
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by scoop and spatula **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Chef not able to locate tag for mussels in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser not operating properly at time of inspection Also, no soap available at same hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line has water pooling in bottom of unit **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Ice scoop laying in ice bin with handle touching ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Tongs sitting on oven handle door between uses
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Water running on floor when ice machine starts running
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cooler holding milk and cream at kitchen entrance missing thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door in disrepair. Cooler door not fully functional **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Invoice states salmon is farm raised but no proof of being pellet fed. Chef contact salesman to provide proof of being pellet fed. Salesman sent over picture of letter stating such to chef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 49°, milk 52°-53° heavy cream 53°, Corrective action-chef moved product to different cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pulled pork 128° in steam table on cooks line. Corrective action-chef stirred product to disperse heat properly
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy cream not date marked-opened couple of days ago per employee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Shelves in cooler on cooks line has some old food built up on them
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of raw chicken on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler own cooks line has water pooling in bottom of unit **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Dust buildup on fan covers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door in disrepair. Cooler door not operational
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several flies in kitchen and expeditor area
  • 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 butter on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw duck stored over raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of unit has some black buildup on white shield **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tag for mussels in establishment not available. Manager stated he threw it away
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in bottom of reach in unit on cooks line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board on freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and rosemary salt not labeled **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Whole shell eggs stored over pork in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Unit that has water standing in bottom has old food build up
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees do not have cards **Warning**
4/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Establishment will have all store meeting to review proper procedures for all employees **Repeat Violation**
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Cups stacked on shelf in server area
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Multiple employees
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs stored on oven handle **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of walk in cooler has old food build up in it, under shelving and in corners
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Slight build up inside of machine. Exterior of machine has excessive build up all around ice bin **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating soup out of cup on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior fan of reach in cooler in server area has excessive dust build up on it.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on coolers on cooks line have old food build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coolers on cooks line interiors have old food build up inside them.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster in 1/2 shell 50? Corrective action-voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple food items throughout establishment
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Whole shell eggs stored over raw pork chops in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Multiple food items throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple, containers not labeled through establishment
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. putting gloves on, not washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-in on line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. multiple Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. crumbs in reach-in gaskets
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under deviled eggs
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. potatoes/corn outside Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop, 72'F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs 61'F, batter 58'F in kitchen Corrective action=re-iced Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. 25 mins after being re-iced pooled eggs 41'F, batter 42'F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef over lobster, reach-in
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored over food. propane, sanitizer on rack over bread
4/12/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. outside
  • Critical - Employees identified in the Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP) have not received professional hygiene training. ***Must use gloves/utensils***
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in on cookline pooling water Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in on cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. detergent containers used for food storage
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. over tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash sitting on counter 72'F Corrected On Site. iced
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. lobster Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on cookline Repeat Violation.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Lauran
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust/contamination. bread on shelf in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. cloth
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior top, corners Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken reachin cooler door, person arrived to fix it
  • Observed reach-n or walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. prep reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer container Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw hamburger meat above raw seafood in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over veggies, reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. less thn 20 seconds total Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by clean dishes; dishmachine area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. prep reach-ins Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep units Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. explained her
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin by ice machine and reach-ins by cook line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on ice machine vent
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at a sink. prep sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. at bbq pit door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cracked by dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. panel By ice machine
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. he thinks it is expired, doesn't have it with him
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. mgr arrived Corrected On Site.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. on shelf Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked veggies and butter on ice bath; added more ice; sour cream, prep unit Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin by ice machine and by cook line, inside walked in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on green tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. bread, got gloves; AOP approved Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. prep unit
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep units Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. olive oil in chemicals spray container
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in reachin
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on shelf
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. prep sink, plumber coming
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. prep sink; plumber coming this week with part needed
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
2/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-07-1 Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Pork butts and ribs cooking on grill outside.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-03-2 Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. By 3 compartment sink.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-07-1 Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Pork butts and ribs cooking on grill outside.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Food being cooked on grill with no approved enclosure.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-03-2 Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. By 3 compartment sink.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Dairy
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of olive oil.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 46 f. Iced container.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Pork butts and ribs cooking on grill outside.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over sausage.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Food being cooked on grill with no approved enclosure.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet rear of building hose attached.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 15 live roaches in unused dipper well.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Cleaner stored by glassware.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. By 3 compartment sink.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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