Joey's South, 710 S Us 1 Ste A1, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JOEY'S SOUTH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 710 S Us 1 Ste A1, Vero Beach, FL 32962
License #: 4105241
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Operator has plumber installing a booster for hws
08/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing./ employee restroom
  • Basic - Build-up of heavy grease on racks grill line
  • Basic - Build-up of moderate grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting./ server station
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack./ dough rollers, cutters left side grill- also lids in soiled bus pan
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom./ employees restroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable.- time extended
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ walk in cooler
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ spinach 48 dgreez f
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./ 2 racks of plates and bowls
  • Basic - Plumbing system improperly repaired./ front line hand wash not able to turn off hot water- so manager kerps off
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner./ fish not removed from the package as per instructions to remove while defrosting- re-educated
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover./ cooks line
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with heavy accumulated slime/debris./ outside bar
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish batter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ server area butter on ice bath re-educated recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ spinach 48 degreez f
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ waffle batter recommended rapid chill less than 4 hrs - pasta, caesar, dressing, spinach 47-48 degrees f unable to determine the amount of time out of temperature stop sale-also rous left out over night at 90 degrees f- cut melons, milk 51-55 degrees f unable to determine amount of time out of temperature stop sale
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers./ raw hamburger stored behind raw fish
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food./ orep line by dishes for cooked food
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb./ y connect at mop sink and outside by back door spicket
  • 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 - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ cooks line
  • Intermediate - Moderate- heavy Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler./ all coolers
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator states that night crew carries thermometers. Provided operator with stem thermometer
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with moderate old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./ white milky cleNer
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** long board on cook line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.beide microwavr **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** iced drink on prep table during call back inspection.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days./ added additional pool room **Warning** no plans were received or approved by Tallahassee
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of toaster ovens and gaskets throughout.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Facility is currently on a 60 day call back from routine inspection on 1/10/14. Facility is currently working on correction of this and all other violations from previous inspection.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink on cooksline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 47°, feta cheese 48°, sliced cheese 48°, sliced ham 49°, sliced corned beef 50°, diced tomatoes 51°, tuna salad 50°, chicken salad 51°, egg salad 50°. Items out less than four hours. Recommend rapid chill.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer. Raw beef over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Wiping cloth and sugar lid in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink on cooks line because of faucet leak **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooks line coolers. Facility is currently on a 60 day call back from routine inspection on 1/10/14. Facility is currently working on correction of this and all other violations from previous inspection.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Cook line cooler
2/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. At middle bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. In stock room **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing./stock area beside ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ dishes at DM and spoons in conference room **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./ by employee bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Data plate/operating specifications provided on dishmachine do not match type of sanitizer method in use. / chemical plate needs to be changed to hotter water **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./ over 3 bin sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.beide microwavr **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in bar area has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./ blue ice bucket chipped **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. and between equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of mold-like substance on exterior of ice mahine **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./ under 3 bin sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ pint peeled from shelf cups sit on in middle bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./ unwrapped straws at bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ containers in walkin **Warning**
  • Basic - employee bathroom A/C vent soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. / 5 gallon soup in walkin 24 hours 54°f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. / bottles in ice at bar area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cut melon 54°f and butter 73°f after 3 hours, recommended rapid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over RTE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - All Interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Mixer head encrusted with encrusted soil deposits. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ at dish machine HWS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days./ added additional pool room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./ have chlorine strips at bar, using quat sanitizer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling./ pan of roast beef **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use./ needs to go from 0°f to 220°f, manager states chef has one and is not on site **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Warning**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels and sticky residue stuck to clean containers.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink, soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser at cookline.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses at wait station by beverage station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by back door and ice machine.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice-window bar.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Rolls stored in bag.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils-several casserole type dishes with baked on old food.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover-several units and shelves in cookline area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination-cookline.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, 70° at wait station.
  • Intermediate - Heavy black/brown Encrusted material on can opener blade and tray area.
  • 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. Cook on duty today has no proof but is registered for manager class, the first Thursday in October.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Ceiling tiles, venting system and various parts of ceiling heavily soiled with black.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Pots and pans shelves near ic machine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse and pack of cigarettes on shelf near ice machine.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Most bar coolers indoors and outdoors.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws at outdoor bars.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks-bar at front of facility.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small fly like insects in drains. Small ants in bar area out doors.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice bin interior heavily soiled with black slime like substance.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar, indoors and outdoors.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. bar at front windows.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Steam table stored by handwash sink on cookline.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Took 7 plus times to achieve proper temp per data plate.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bartender scooped ice with glass she was about to drink from. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning-clear plastic cambros stored over 3 bin sink.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination - coffee filters stored open on top of ice machine.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate/by office door For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on food processor
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler/freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food/ cigarettes on shelf above sandwich make line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./hollaindaise sauce will discard at 11.00 a.m
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./degreaser Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/9/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked/chipped blue ice bucket. At least one blue bucket with a large chunk out of it.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long boards at sandwich/salad prep table. several boards still grooved and pitted.
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-02-1 Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Temperature reading no higher than 150F. Advised to sanitizer in 3rd sink and discontinue using dishwasher for sanitizing. Dishwash rinse temp at 130+-not complied. Advised to rinse in 3 bin sink per last inspection.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline and prep area both have wiping clothes on surfaces.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Has moderate build-up in bin.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stacks of glasses in front of dishwash handwash sink. Rolling cart Stacks in front of handwash sink and several items in basin.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in outdoor bar not accessible-it is recessed under counter. Bar area plans show it not under counter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stacks of glasses in front of dishwash handwash sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-hws at dishwasher.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Temperature reading no higher than 150F. Advised to sanitizer in 3rd sink and discontinue using dishwasher for sanitizing.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked/chipped blue ice bucket.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long boards at sandwich/salad prep table.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water-front bar area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-milk in wait station.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food manufacturer date of Nov 16-carton bulged and most likely not wholesome. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Straws at bar-unwrapped in reach of sneeze, cough etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bread pudding uncovered. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tiles have been "plastered" and coated and appear to be washable. Will notify fire department due to ceiling tiles fire rating.
  • Drain cover(s) missing-under front bar 3 bin sink and many other drains throughout facility.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign, paper towels and soap provided at a handsink used by food employees-front bar-several others missing various supplies.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed heavy debris and constructioon dust accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Bell housing at mop sink not in good repair-leak heavily.
7/19/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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