Baxter's Restaurant, 4919 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BAXTER'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4919 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034
License #: 5500739
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan covers in three walk in cooler shave some dust build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. In kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in walk in cooler not protected
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Case of chicken and whipped topping on floor in black in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Couple of towels sitting on make tables in kitchen area
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab cakes dated 10/7 in reach in cooler on cooks line, kitchen manager stated they were just prepared 2 days prior and the cook mis-marked them. Corrective action-manager changed wrapping and properly dated product
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Area around opening on ice machine has some build up on it
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Both guns behind bar have some black build up in them. Corrective action-bartender took apart and cleaned guns **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Covers in walk in freezer and walk in cooler have some dust build up on them
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water Faucet on hand sink not operational .
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 49°, steak 51°, tomatoes 48°, cheese 49°, Brie 50°, bleu cheese 49°, cooked onion 48° All on reach on cooler on right side of cooks line. Corrective action-chef voluntarily discarded product **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Unit at far end of bar has some black build up in it
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In unit on right side of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 46° in reach in cooler on right side of cooks line. Corrective action-operator turned unit colder. Ambient temperature at 38° after adjustment
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47°, chicken wings 47°, chicken breasts 47° all in reach in cooler on right side of cooks line. Corrective action-operator turned unit colder. Ambient temperature at 38° after adjustment
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks outside back door
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Fry oil jugs on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Cover in walk in inside building has dust build up on it
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line have some food build up on them
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Several cooler gaskets torn
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Whole shell eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Escargots dated 4/18-4/20 Corrective action -voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles have some green/black build up
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Sink in service station used as dump sink
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Issued form to operator
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice cooling in lexan pan with cover on it. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Both guns behind bar have build up in them
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within /- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 26? in ice water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine, couldn't find them
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some copies, all must be originals
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Bar
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. filling bucket with water and dumping ice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Dressing **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**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over butter, reach in cooler , raw steak over cooked potatoes, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. By clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 130? soup in warmer, correction action was reheated to 165?
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Cheese cake 11.11 in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sponges in sink
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. walk-in shelves rusted
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. mushrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. slicing veggies Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. salad cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. inside of upright reach-in duct taped. door of two-door reach-in
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk-in
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. knife in dirty bucket
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on fish
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. prep table on line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in on cookline pooling water and door broken
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. caesar salad reach-in
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. blocked with high chairs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over shrimp, reach-in
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. general statement is on menu but attention not drawn to caesar salad dressing or items with hollandaise sauce. (raw eggs used in both items per mngr) Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. on croutons and brown sugar
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knife in dirty container by prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps, dishwashing area
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelf at dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes in walk-in freezer delivered earlier Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on dressings
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. sprouts container on top of raw fish, prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handsink handle
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups, storage outside 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 - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw steak over seafood in prep reachin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 10/13/10 raw steak over fish in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Repeat Violation. 10/13/10 ordered books haven't arrived yet
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hollandesa sauce 90F on counter; explained time as public health control, wrote time Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. seafood reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemon juice bottle in ice bin at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw steak over seafood in prep reachin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0pp at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together and used for wiping cloths. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. edges of it at bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons on shelf Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box with cups, storage outside Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Ms. Melody
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know minimum reheating temperature for leftovers
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk , sour cream in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk and sour cream in reachin, added ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, olives, cherry at bar; bottles of liquor under handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw liver over raw shrimp in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish over cooked meatloaf in upright freezer
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. croutons and sugar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cheese, got gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. cloth towel as liner for glasses at bar
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. ran out
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. interior top
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks in bucket
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. outside storage
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handsink by walk-in and prep sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents in walk-in outside
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen by hood Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle Corrected On Site.
  • 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. spanish employees
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Salt pellets
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop on top of ice machime outside.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Deep fryer cabinets.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet rear of bldg hosE attached.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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