G & G Carribbean & American Restaurant, 2039 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: G & G CARRIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2039 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703061
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing- to the left of hood and stove.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- food stored on top of oven not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- ice bin at soda fountain.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers- near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris- behind stove.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry- mop left in mop bucket with spent water. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- hand wash sink in kitchen.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing- to the left of hood and stove.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- food stored on top of oven not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- ice bin at soda fountain.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers- near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris- behind stove.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry- mop left in mop bucket with spent water. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired on 6/1/2014, it is now 8/5/2014. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- hand wash sink in kitchen.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed rip/hole in ceiling tile near entrance to kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back room, near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in bucket near mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at reach in cooler near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In main kitchen area, over preparation table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Chest freezer near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED TRACKING IN KITCHEN FROM SEWAGE OUTSIDE IN PARKING LOT AREA. SHOE TRACKS START AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND TRHOUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN. MANAGER STATES FLOOR HAS NOT BEEN MOPPED RECENTLY AND NO LEAKS ARE PRESENT IN KITCHEN OR ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER STATES THIS IS NOT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH SEWAGE ISSUE
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOTTOM AT REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH BLOOD AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS
  • Critical - OBSERVED LICENSE EXPIRED 6/1/12 - CALLED OFFICE AND CONFIRMED PAYMENT STILL OWED - LICENSE DELINQUENT
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ALONG WALL NEAR LICENSE AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING PAPERS
10/5/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of rice inside container in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. DBPR License expired 6/1/2012.
  • Observed Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves at front counter.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in lobby.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave located in kitchen soiled.
  • Observed reach in cooler door near three compartment sink in poor repair.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements; license reads 10 and establishment currently has 22 inside seats. This violation must be corrected by : 2-29-12.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen. Repeat Violation, 7-12-11. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour, rice and beans.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; storage area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; True cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; front counter.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; hose at 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed live (small) flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; raid next to spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; beans in True cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; beans in True upright cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; True cooler in kitchen at 59F. Continue to not store potentially hazardous food in this cooler, (only produce and non-PHF in cooler at time of inspection).
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. License reads 10, dining room has 24 seats. This violation must be corrected by : 9-12-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bathroom. Repeat Violation 2-23-11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; storage forms.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk at 47F in reach in cooler at front counter.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; True reach in cooler in kitchen at 55F - won't be used for potentially hazardous foods until repaired. Other refrigeration is available at front counter.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk and cheese at 55F in kitchen reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Moved to front counter reach in cooler. Kitchen reach in cooler won't be used for potentially hazardous foods until repaired.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (sugar?).
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reachin freezer
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.MARCIA COX IS SCHEDULED FOR FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON 5/28/10 . THIS ITEM ALL READY BEING ADDRESSED ON PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. IN THE RESTROOM.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. VINCENT GALLIMORE, OWNER, SAID HE SENT ONE PERSON TO TAKE THE TEST AND PLANS ON SENDING TWO MORE. THIS WAS ADDRESSED ON A ADMINSTRATIVE COMPLAINT ON 02/09/10.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-16-09.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Kidney beans in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 109 in warmer.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dried beans.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Lobby
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-16-09.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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