H & O Lunch, 301 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: H & O LUNCH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola, FL 32503-5901
License #: 2700125
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall at rear of kitchen next to water heater.
  • Basic - Lights in ware washing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Portable k class fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door at rear of building has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall at rear of kitchen next to water heater.
  • Basic - Hood filter at hood suppression system missing.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line wait station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in ware washing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Small hole in exterior wall on rear of building.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths at cook line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (ground beef - 47f). Operator instructed to ice item.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by five live roaches found in cabinet under hand sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by old, hard and dry rodent droppings (four) found at ware washing area in rear of kitchen and two old, hard and dry rodent droppings found at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit observed at 47f.
  • Portable k class fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Unused ice machine. Top of Chest freezer.dish storage room. Inside wooden cabinets in kitchen area. **Warning**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bagged onions. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back dining room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage. Impacted grease on floor under front counter and kitchen. Excess equipment/floor debris/boxes/etc in old taxi stand. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage/wood on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease/debris under front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Untainted wall in front counter area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Unused ice machine. Top of Chest freezer.dish storage room. Inside wooden cabinets in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live palmetto roach in unused storage room, behind office. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of equipment in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bagged onions. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back dining room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage. Impacted grease on floor under front counter and kitchen. Excess equipment/floor debris/boxes/etc in old taxi stand. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage/wood on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Grease/debris under front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Untainted wall in front counter area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between ceiling and wall in old unused storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Unused ice machine. Top of Chest freezer.dish storage room. Inside wooden cabinets in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live palmetto roach in unused storage room, behind office. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one old rodent dropping in old store room behind office. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food (sugar) stored on floor at cookline.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled.
  • Portable k class fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On tops of RICS. White food tubs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed grease accumulated on floor behind front counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed interior of microwave soiled.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On inside of RIC handles.Dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, at 3 compartment sink. White food tubs.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. At hood over grill.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floors, under front counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated on floor behind front counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On AC vent.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On tops of chest freezers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Front doors to 2nd dining area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In old dish room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside RIC handles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floors under equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On inside of cabinets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of chest freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Old unused machine. Operator is bringing ice.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at rear exit door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap under front exit doors.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gap between window and frame in back room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Unused.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On inside of RIC handles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, under equipment/hard to get atareas.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Table was broken and uncleanable. Two comp sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. In old/unused restroom.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of chest freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between wall and fan.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap under rear exit door.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Raw brick under 3 compartment sink.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On top of chest freezers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. RIC handles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear exit.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor,under ice machine.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Behind hot water heater.
  • Observed walls/doors soiled with accumulated grease/dirt.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Still fzn. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tomatos inside RIC.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ham in RIC.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. went to gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden drainboard was cracked by orep sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of microwaves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Top of chest freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On inside of RIC HANDLES.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under microwave.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in dry storage.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabiner under prep sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live gnats in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under front counter.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor behind/front of front counter..
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. White food tubs.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Microwave.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live gnats in kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. White food tubs.
  • Observed clutter in storage closet.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Microwave.
  • Critical. Observed live gnats in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. By ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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