Hungry Howie, 140 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUNGRY HOWIE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 140 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501195
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 3/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. By men's room.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on make table pizza station.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By triple sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spaghetti 111°F in steam table in buffet line. Unit turned up by manager.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On walls behind pizza make station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on package of paper towels by walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. On shelf with clean utensils near triple sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On gaskets on reach in coolers on make line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By triple sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marks placed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. By triple sink.
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink by back door. Paper towels provided by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Both restrooms currently under repair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above triple sink has dust buildup.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Both ice machines in back of establishment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. On prep table by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Soap above food storage containers by triple sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pastas at 126?F on buffet line. Heat increased by manager.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. DENTED CAN USED TO STORE OLIVES Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE PREP TABLE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACKS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. DUSTY
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MAKETABLE COOLER
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOPSINK FAUCET
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Outside fence in back parking lot area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken, deli meats, pasta salad, salami. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Microwave exterior. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine over 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing on mop sink.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACK
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER MISSING DATE MARK
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. HAND SINK MISSING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. IF HANDWASHING VIOLATIONS NOTED ON FUTURE INSPECTIONS, HANDSINK MAY BE ASKED TO BE PUT IN.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. USING CARDBOARD AS A SHELVING COVER IN PIZZA PREP AREA
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. FROZEN PASTA/LASAGNA IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. PIZZA PREP
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. ICE BUILD UP OF SHELFS IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. USING FOIL AS A SHELVING COVER
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING STICKY
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVING Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER IN DISHWASHING Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
11/2/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FRONTLINE COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. FRONTLINE COOLER
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FRONTLINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS COUNTERS AND SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS REACHIN COOLERS (DEEP CLEANING REQUIRED )
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 OLD HARD DROPPINGS FOUND IN CORNER OF BACK KITCHEN AND 2 OLD HARD BY CO2 TANK AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ITEMS AT FRONTLINE AND WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. FRONTLINE PIZZA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. NUMEROUS ITEMS AT BUFFET LINE AT 120 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BAGS OF FLOUR UNDER HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. PIZZA UTENSILS ON CLOTH
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. 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. CUTTING VEGETABLES , PREPING PIZZA TOPPINGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. HEAVY BLACKLIKE SUBTSTANCE IN ICEBIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXED ITEMS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. NUMEROUS ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. WORK IN PROGRESS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY BAG ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 OLD DROPPINGS BY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE MAKETABLE
  • Observed personal care item stored with SINGLESERVICE . EMPLOYEE BAG BY TOWELS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD ICEMACHINE
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. TO COOLER BY WALKINCOOLER
  • 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.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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