Downtown Blues Bar And Grille, 714 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR AND GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 714 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400832
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 2/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shot glass in salt container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Coffee on table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked chicken in Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold faucet at both fixtures at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Reuse of single use box lid. In Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Stove in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. From mop sink. Install barrier.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Packaged food was set in Hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and soup in Reach in cooler.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shot glass in bulk sugar container
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave with rust spots.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bengal Wasp spray in kitchen area
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
  • No 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. Bar wait staff with no food handler training.
  • Observed buildup of pink/black slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and walk in cooler.
  • Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No 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. Bar wait staff with no food handler training.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Raw wood table for microwave.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of pink/black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tomatoes.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Accumulation of soil/buildup on soda dispensing nozzle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Raw wood shelf/platform in kitchen.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over dressings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer B.ot all products commercially packaged. Shrimp above produce items in ziploc bags. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Ridged plastic container s used for juice. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. Several lights in kitchen area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Tan reach in frigerator.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. No self closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Light bulbs stored over food.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. triple sink faucet [does not shut off]
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. On paper towels.
  • Critical - Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. GROOVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS RE_USED FOR STORAGE [Sugar]
  • Light not functioning. Several lights not working in kitchen area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RAW UNSEALED WOOD IN USE IN KITCHEN AS NON_FOOD CONTACT SURFACE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Can see sunlight thru ceiling tile in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jumbo hot dogs, sour cream in reach-in coolers not date marked.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Electrical tape on knife in kitchen.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Salad dressings in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats/shell eggs over onions.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair [walk-in door handle]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler [unused].
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink, no cold water, leaking at handles.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 24 old droppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Light not functioning. In kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. In storage room.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED PACKAGES OF CHEESE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REFRIGERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CUPS DRIED ON PAPERTOWEL
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH GUEST RESTROOMS
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BAR Repeat Violation.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. NO WATER AT MOP SINK
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. HOT WATER ONLY REACHING 83'F AT ALL SINKS TESTED
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 HARD DROPPINGS ON SHELF NEAR AIR HANDLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE BEER COOLER IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. ABC AT BAR
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. AT BAR Repeat Violation.
8/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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