Lulu's @ The Thompson House, 11 S 7 St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LULU'S @ THE THOMPSON HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11 S 7 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5501062
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling in kitchen area not smooth **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dust in vents in dining and kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in bulk flour container with handle touching product
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen in dish washing area area not shielded or protected **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken breasts sitting in Container of water thawing **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Pork Loin and chicken breasts stored over sauces in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Interior walls of ice bin has some black mold like build up inside it **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Penne pasta and crab mix prepared yesterday morning not date marked
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth. Operator stated he will be having it changed out in next couple of weeks
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top shelf above make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Two sets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in bulk flour container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish in pan at triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Middle door on small cooler and left door on stand of cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets on stand up cooler have some black build up on them
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring mix 46°, in two door stand up cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Interior of in has some black build up in it and along front rim
  • 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. Missing proof for some employees
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid on shelf at end of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage cup on shelf above make table without lid/straw **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Several sets on oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring spoon sitting in bulk seasoning container at make table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under two boards on cooks line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets on cooler on cooks line torn on left door
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls and styrofoam containers not inverted on small shelf next to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed lemon on guest drink with bare hands and cook cutting tomatoes with bare hands for sandwich
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of cooked pasta in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 3 employees working at time of inspection did not have cards on them. One employee did have her card
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, penne pasta prepared 2 days ago not date marked **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on shelf next to hand sink at end of cooks line not labeled
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Was found behind product at back of unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Multiple food items not labeled
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout establishment
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Clear cups not air dried prior to stacking
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. In kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with no lid or straw stored on shelf above cups and silver ware
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on all coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle and in fire suppression system pipe
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in bulk flour container **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets on reaching cooler in large part of kitchen are torn **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher drying plates with towel after they come out of dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 50, salad 50°, tomatoes 56°, arugula 48°, All in unit in right side of kitchen Corrective action-operator turned unit down to make colder
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 44°, rice 45°, ham 48°, potato salad 48° All in reach in cooler on right side of kitchen Corrective action-operator turned unit down to make colder
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw pork stored in same container as raw duck **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Interior of ice bin has black build up in it **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Container of milk not date marked
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coolers in kitchen have old food built up in them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items not date marked **Repeat Violation**
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Knife holder has old food build up on top of it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior top of unit **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler own cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Bowl of fish thawing at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in unit on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets on both sets of coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of oils not labeled
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Unit not dispensing sanitizer without priming. Called repair man.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over mushrooms and whole shell eggs stored over ketchup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Can of beans in sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill can with water
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Not available. Gave operator paperwork to complete
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast pork not date marked
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Only copy available
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop sitting in flour in bulk container with handle laying in product.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door unit on cooks line
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on 2 door and stand up cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. All Reach in coolers in kitchen have torn gaskets Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Old food build up inside unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler on line and interior of stand up cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored in same container with raw meats
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. make table Corrected On Site. turned thermostat down. *Do not use this cooler for potentially hazardous foods until it is maintaining 41'F or below*
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice 46'F noodles 47'F in covered plastic containers Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. squirt bottles
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. grabbed garnish, cold cuts Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. around vents in reach-in units
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. peeler, on magnet
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cleaver between magnet and wall
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after picking lemon up off floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. slicing lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. upright reach-in
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef over fish, reach-in on cookline
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on cookline Repeat Violation.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touched bread, lettuce ; got gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handles on reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. metal edge
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee and mgr with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first sanitizing the thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without approval for such change. 69 total seats; must fax seating change evaluation form asap 904.727.5558
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash on table 58F, explained time as public health control, wrote time Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in or walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. by cook line and upright
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
12/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. salmon
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potatoes, crab, custard in reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 38F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. all reach-in coolers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filter, cleaning schedule on monday
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on top shelves
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 1 live
  • Observed dusty ceiling and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with utensils. purse on knives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know big 4 foodborne illnesses.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container on shelf
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 50F
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin and 2 prep units
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. upright reachin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. not covering small fryer
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. 30 days to obtain
  • 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. 60 days to obtain
5/6/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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