Big Apple Hot Dog, 215 St Joe Plaza, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG APPLE HOT DOG
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 215 St Joe Plaza, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2850023
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 7/17/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Face cloth in handwash sink blocking water drainage
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Water coming from hot water faucet discolored / rust particles
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cloth in sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
7/10/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper towel in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. No hot water at handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Numerous items in handsink.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Between changing gloves.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees F or above. Hot dogs at 130 F on cookline. Corrected ons ite. 145 F after turning up heat.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. INSUFFICIENT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. UTENSILS
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. UTENSILS STORED IN SOILED CONTAINER
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. IN USE UTENSILS CONTAINER
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. FOUL RUSTY WATER IN HANDSINK
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOKED BY ITEMS IN SINK
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.HOT DOG UNIT HAS 2 BURNER ELECTRIC HOTPLATE USED GOR HEATING ONION SAUCE. (DOES NOT APPEAR PART OF ORIGINAL PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL)
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING EQUIPMENT , SERVING CUSTOMERS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. TOUCHED FACE /WIPED FOREHEAD
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HOLDING CLOTH TOWELS
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDSINK DRAIN BLOCKED BY DUCT TAPE
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous chili/cheese/cooked onions and peppers not individually packaged being served from a hot dog cart.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. AFTER CLEANING
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING RAG
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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