Mascaras, 3225 Southside Blvd #8, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MASCARAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3225 Southside Blvd #8, Jacksonville, FL 32216
License #: 2610406
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 5/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Microwave next to reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from cookline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several creamy dressings in Reach in cooler across from cook line contained creamy dressings 53°-54°
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by back door, ran under siding and could not kill.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler across from cook line contained creamy dressings 53°-54°
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Next to cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar area.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Reach in cooler across from cook line ambient 63°
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Need hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Also toilet in men''s restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning** At callback, observed a large number of small flies and insects.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Soda guns in bar area. **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense ice in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Build up of food debris on spice containers n kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Case of ziploc bags stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Need hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food residue on clean knives in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks and knives in kitchen not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Also toilet in men's restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Need paper towels at hand wash sink I bar area. Also in men's restroom.**Warning** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Soda guns in bar area. **Warning**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of frying oil
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Batter container melted
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. In managers office not available
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. In managers office not available
5/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish. oysters no tags
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over hamburger buns in walkin cooler
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing and damaged.
  • Drain lines missing at soda holsters at bar (not in use).
  • Critical - No chemical test kit for three-compartment.
  • Critical - No soap at hand wash sink.
  • Single service items stored inverted above prep table.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area, kitchen, and men's employee restroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area and kitchen. No soap in female and male employee restrooms.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floors and walls of kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Prep sink next to stove.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Bottom shelf of upright white refrigerator next to ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. 2 cans of energy drink and 4 plastic cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler, kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Bar area.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plastic lids stored in cardboard box soiled with grease and debris. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Both.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. Covered with plastic and tank broken.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen door.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent cover in walk-in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. beer cooler pooling water
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in on line
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in handle
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jug. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-06-1 Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. walmart bag
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. behind refrigerator
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. water damage
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar area
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. ALL MANAGEGEMENT HAS BEEN LET GO AND REPLACED SINCE ORIGINAL INSPECTION. TURNOVER OCCURED ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jug. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. walmart bag
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. behind refrigerator
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. water damage
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar area
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present, REAR DOOR.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, STEAKS & HAMBURGERS OVER LETTUCE & TOMATOES / WALKIN COOLER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, BAR.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, KITCHEN . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, NEAR DEEPFAT FRYER .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, KITCHEN .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, SMALL ROACH CRAWLING BY DEEPFAT FRYER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present, REAR DOOR.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, NEAR PREP TABLE .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, 4 CEILING TOWEL NEAR HOOD.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, BAR.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only, BLOCKED BY TABLE .
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only, KITCHEN . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired more than 60 days, after expiration date. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 7/21/10.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over lettuce and bell pepper in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of tomatoes in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on salt 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. scooping chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. prep unit
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep area
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. using cardboard box for small to-go containers
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. has bleach but also needs quat
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing and rinsing spatula only. Must wash, rinse and sanitize. Explained her
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. prep unit
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on fan in kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons and spatula
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. strainer with ice in handsink at Bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handsink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryer
  • Light not functioning. in walk-in
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cigarette, shades by bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. shrimp splitter
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. expired on 6/1/09
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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