Double J, 1341 S Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOUBLE J
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1341 S Us Hwy 17, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500218
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ( observed soiled hand sink in kitchen)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed rack storing dishes with build up in prep area )( observed wall in walk in cooler with dust build up)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.( observed knives stored on knife magnet with old food debris in cook area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior ceiling of microwave with old food debris located in server area)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( observed light shield missing end caps over dish area and cook area)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no ambient thermometer in refrigerator in prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( ceiling of walk in cooler near door)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (1 tank in back room)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( rack storing clean dishes covered with flour like residue in prep area)( utensils stored in bus tub by toaster area with debris in bottom)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers missing.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( located in kitchen)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( lights over dish area and lights over cook area)
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.( walk in cooler has small leak in center of equipment)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( shelving rusted in walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. ( cook cracked raw shell egg then handled ready to eat toast with hand washing and changing gloves in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( raw shell eggs on shelf above container of cut lettuce in walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( walls inside of walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( back room)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( lids and utensils in bus tubs with debris in the bottom)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ( all cutting boards in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. ( styrofoam containers stored on dirty shelf in kitchen)
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( prep table in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cookline)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ( waitress grabbing toast with bare hands to butter) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[ bucket and towels in handsink by 3 compartment sink] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[kitchen area] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[ back room over prep table]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[ lights over cookline and dish area ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[ walk in cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[ next to clean cups and plates in kitchen area] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[severe dust on exhaust fans and ceiling and wall around it] Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[ leak in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[clean dishes in baking area stored on rack with buildup]
  • Observed cloth towel used as shelf cover. [ storing clean inverted dishes]
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[ on shelving below clean plates in kitchen area]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[ onions by walk in cooler door] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[ over prep sink in back room and over ice bucket storage in back room]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. [ both microwaves in kitchen area ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[ from handsink by 3 compartment sink ]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[ knives stored between piece of wood and shelving]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[ stored on cookline] Repeat Violation.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry beans in storage containers not labeled.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in unit or stand up refrigerator.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic souffle cup being used as scoop in evergladees seasoning.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook slicing tomato for an order without gloves.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink container on handsink in kitchen.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed severe dirt and dust accumulation around condenser fans and on ceiling in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of single service to go trays on floor next to door of kitchen.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed leaking pipe attached to ceiling of walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light cover in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. Observed medicine and solarcaine spray next to dishes on shelf in kitchen.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secure in waitress area.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsinks in kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsinks in kitchen. Instructed operator to set up 1 compartment of the 3 compartment sink as a handwash sink temporarily.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsinks in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light cover in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in unit or stand up refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink container on handsink in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed severe dirt and dust accumulation around condenser fans and on ceiling in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed kitchen staff not washing their hands, handsinks in kitchen not working.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook slicing tomato for an order without gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic souffle cup being used as scoop in evergladees seasoning.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed leaking pipe attached to ceiling of walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sitting at room temperature at 80 degrees F. Manager discarded voluntarily. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of single service to go trays on floor next to door of kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go styrofoam cups not stored inverted in waitress area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Observed medicine and solarcaine spray next to dishes on shelf in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter by microwave.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry beans in storage containers not labeled.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees at dishwash area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with dust in walkin cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at back door.
10/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. at dish area and cook aa
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. by microwave
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. slicer handle has old food debris encrusted
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cooler fan gaurds and face plate has dust and soil buildup
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in the kitchen
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside walk in cooler fan cover,condenser ,and walls has debris buildup
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. in walkin cooler
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. iseveral places in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.missing in kitchen
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. WALK IN COOLER CEILING, LEAKS INTO FLOOR
  • CUTTING BOARD WORN, GROVED NOT ABLE TO CLEAN
  • WET TOWELS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER
  • Critical. SLICER HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS
  • Critical. NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT BAY SINK
  • FLOOR HAS STANDING WATER
  • FLOOR BROKEN AT 2 BAY SINK
  • ROOF LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER
  • BLOWER IN WALK IN COOLER HAS SLIME RUNNING DOWN
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish in sink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored above onions in w lk in cook=ler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mens rest room
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at rear prep area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. setting out in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under steam table large amount of burnt matches discarded
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans stored wet nested
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. grease and old food debris under grill
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen wall in cooking area has old grease
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.w ll is raw plywood in prep area
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not all items date marked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. all items in walk in cooler at 46 degrese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. cooked turkey setting out
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. on cook line
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. on cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryer thick build up of grease and old food
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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