Chowder Ted's Inc, 5215 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chowder Ted's Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5215 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
License #: 2611835
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon laying in bulk cole slaw container in reach I cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in food storage room not protected. New lights just received
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi mahi over French fries in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw fish store over French fries in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chi ken stored over raw fish, shrimp in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitizer at 300 ppm. Corrective action-dish washer added more water to sink. Retested at 200 ppm
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oil jugs in office **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small 2 door cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets and area around gaskets on stand up cooler in kitchen has some black buildup on them **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48°, tomatoes 48° in top portion of reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Underside of white shield has some black build up on it **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Theodore's card expired in June 2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. Due to operators card being expired, establishment no longer has a Certified Food Manager on staff. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup prepared yesterday not date marked **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Around faucet itself
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Excess build up on them
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One behind from counter and two in storage room not secure **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in unit at make table
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. In unit in storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Faucet in hand washing sink is rusted and has excessive amount of Pitts in it
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over open package of raw fish
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken wings stored in same container as raw fish In unit in storage room-raw fish stored next to raw hamburger rolls, not securely separated from each other. Bags of both items touching each other
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of white shield in machine has black build up on it **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Containers of chowder in cooling units sealed with tight fitting lids during cooling **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in storage room next to mop sink
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One behind front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In unit in storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. At top of machine where ice chute is. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty silverware stored in it. Corrected action-moved to triple sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes in reach in cooler at 47f. Corrective action-temporarily moved to other cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. One pack of raw hamburger sitting on top of pack of raw fish in reach in cooler in storage room. corrective action-moved hamburger to rest of hamburger area
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket exceeds 300ppm. Corrective action-added water to correct ppm.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All three of the employee training cards provided have expired 06/12. Operator stated he will be re-training employees this weekend.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. rusted shelves in upright reach-in
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. portable fan in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish over soup, reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright unit Repeat Violation.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over margarine, reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. around gaskets of upright reach-in
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of beer cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chl in sink greater than 200ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of beer cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. around gaskets of upright reach-in
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. slicing lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over margarine, reach in cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chl in sink greater than 200ppm Repeat Violation.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. long reach-in cooler in storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty fan in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds, explained to him Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelves in 2 doors upright reach-n cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs in office/storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of 2 doors upright cooler in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken-opened bag over raw shrimp in upright freezer in storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf by 3 comp sink ; also mop sink
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine in bucket and 3 comp sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. interior top
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in mop bucket
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 26F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. long unit in storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not properly protected from contamination. in use ice scoop in dirty container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw hamburger, chicken and seafood on same container, long reach-in cooler in storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw hamburger over lettuce, raw fish over fries in upright reach-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in storage room, oil jugs
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. grabbed cooked fish and onion rings, using spatula Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler or walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3 comp sink faucet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. both storage rooms Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket by sauce in dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach at 3 comp sink and bucket Repeat Violation.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cookies at front counter , custumers can grab them
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reachins where potentially hazardous food are
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw ground beef, shrimp and chicken together in reach at storage area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over onion rings, upright reachin, raw chicken over cooked chowder
  • 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. upright reachin
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or sanitizer bucket.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on mop sink
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on shelf by 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3 comp sink faucet
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm in bucket
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue substance on shelf by water heater
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted shelves reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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