Jerome Brown Bbq, 1551 Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JEROME BROWN BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1551 Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208
License #: 2612299
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***
3.3
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Black fan above drive thru pick up window
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Receptacle on ground next to fence.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelf above prep table with to go trays stored on it.
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Large pump spray bottle with pink liquid under triple sink. Owner stated that it was degreaser.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler in back storage area next to white upright freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in small cups in reach in cooler in back storage area. Owner stated that food was prepared on Saturday 20 Sep 14
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Facility has copies of Safe Staff certificates.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dead roach on premises. 1 dead roach at entrance to facility. Bug was removed by worker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Through out kitchen
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small flies on wall next hand sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Standing water with food residue in cooler in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided, operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of certificates no originals
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. IN FRONT OF FRYERS
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN CENTER OF KITCHEN
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to triple sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen across from triple sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Black fans throughout kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Top of stove and inside of food warmer.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomatoes in reach in cooler in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coca-cola reach in cooler in back storage area
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Chicken in regular to go bags in reach in cooler in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ribs, chicken, sausage corn in reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. 1 can of household Raid flying insect spray at front counter by register.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables in reach in cooler in back storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs, chicken, beans and corn in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At faucet with red hose attached in kitchen next to reach in cooler beside back exit.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rag under cutting board.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by triple sink blocked by cart.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Microwave above steam table.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue. Throughout kitchen and storeroom
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in pan in reach in cooler in back storage area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. No back flow preventer at faucet with hose attached next to back entrance in kitchen.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Attached equipment soiled with dust. Fans.
  • Carpeted mat in front of cooking equipment. COS
  • Ceiling/roof leaking into kitchen area.
  • Critical - Food storage container not labeled. Mustard and BBQ sauce stored in containers labeled garlic.
  • Critical - Food stored on floor. Deep fat fryer oil.
  • Re-using single server container. Old garlic container.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.RICE.
2/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS .
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 3/11/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 3/11//10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, GLASS REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from GLOVES TO GLOVES ,without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, NEAR THREE COMPARMENT SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature,RIBS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, REACHIN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, CASE OF RIBS
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, TOUCHING FACE WITH GLOVES.
  • Critical. Person in charge does not require employees to report symptoms of communicable disease.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, LARGE POT ON TOP OF HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of , dust or dirt on PORTABLE FAN.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Rob

Added on Oct 11, 2014 9:43 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
**
Great Southern BBQ. If you want hospital food, don't go to Jerome Browns. If you want Great BBQ, ignore to look and style, close your eyes and experience the best Jacksonville has to offer in BBQ..!
Low Budget, Big flavor, Great attitudes..
Would you recommend JEROME BROWN BBQ to others? Yes
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