Howard Johnson, 3951 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOWARD JOHNSON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3951 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482-4065
License #: 5201967
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing SANITIZING properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in small prep cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes. and Cheese 45-47° in prep cooler. Corrective Action Taken. DESTROYED.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Small prep cooler incapable of 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. Thermostat Adjusted.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Big ice scoop with tape around the handle in poor repair **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container of soda in plastic bottles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized cups/glasses stored on cloth towels.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near back door.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Date 3/25/13
6/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.Boxes of malted waffle flour.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Stored on shelf in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice stored on shelf in kitchen uncovered.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Deli meat- turkey dated 3/28.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Date 3/25/13
4/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid Eggs, Cheese, Soup PHF, Turkey and Ham between 45-47 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-In Cooler. Ambient Air Temperature at 50 Degrees F. (Observed door ajar).
7/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-In Cooler. Ambient Air Temperature at 50 Degrees F. (Observed door ajar).
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed a black mold-like substance on back wall of ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid Eggs, Cheese, Soup PHF, Turkey and Ham between 45-47 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in towel bucket.
  • Critical - Observed sugar stored on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution bucket.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in Cooler. Observed large piece of plastic on evaporator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed apple juice stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed apple not washed or wrapped prior to placing them on buffet . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on floor fan in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-In Cooler foods held at 44 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution in towel bucket exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. CHEESE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
7/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed banana bread not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets on prep. cooler dirty.
  • Observed handsink in kitchen dripping continuously.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey, Ham, and Cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up around waffle batter area.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Citrus Salad jugs used to store shredded cheese.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of SALT, and SUGAR removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed drinks in plastic bottles stored on floor in storage room.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR.
  • Water filters to ice machine have not been inspected/changed or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. DATED 7/8/09.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of a lime-like debris in warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted rust-like material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves iwalk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, and dirt in drawers on microwave table near grill.
  • Observed faucet at triple sink dripping continuously.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink near back door lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink near back door.
  • Critical. Observed screen in back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored on cutting board. (Odor Ban) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in walk-in cooler, and Turkey, Ham, and Cheese in prep. cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream Cheese, Milk, Waffle Batter
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup PHF & Lasagna (Large Pans). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination of Apples, and Banana Nut Bread.
  • Critical. Observed crackers stored on floor in storage area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in dining area.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a black substance on back wall of ice bin in dining area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Knives.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at hand wash sinks in restrooms used by employees.
  • Observed coat stored over clean dishes.
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in storage area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. (SOUP PHF) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed employees food stored over food served to customer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. APPLES.
  • Critical. Observed chips stored on floor in back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SALT.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site,
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on cooking equipment .
  • Observed cups stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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