Kona, 8739 Kona Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KONA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8739 Kona Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32211-8043
License #: 2608358
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All temperatures based on degrees fahrenheit expired 10/2013
10/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Hot dogs were opened this past Friday. Reach in cooler by mop sink
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Winded, front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Cindy Ingram taken on 4/3/2008. Expired 4/3/2013.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. doing dishes. By three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Chill out dispenser.
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under clean utensils. kitchen
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Paper towels and sign at triple sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Front Repeat Violation.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, SCOOP ON BEVERAGE MACHINE ICE DRAIN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, METAL PANEL : Repeat Violation.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls, 2 COMPARMENT SINK:
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, EMPLOYEES
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, METAL PANEL:
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. Establishment under construction. Mop sink temporarily removed.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan cover on ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Leak near air vent, front counter.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 in kitchen. Manager swept up and discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Pork and beef onkitchen counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Paper plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at 3 comp sink and in employee's restroom. Repeat Violation.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WHITE REFRIGERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed rust buildup in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ON PARTICLE-BOARD SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. NO HOT, TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. EXPIRED LICENSE ON DISPLAY
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. DONALD BATTLES
  • Critical. Incomplet 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.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. hot dogs
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. bulk ice scoop; Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Used sponges @ 3 compartment sink
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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