Mojo Smokehouse, 1810-7 Town Center Blvd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOJO SMOKEHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1810-7 Town Center Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32003
License #: 2001193
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blackened seasoning container
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters, over fryers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula between wall and knife rack
  • Basic - Cutting board has deep grooves/cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden board on cook line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple **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. Bulk flour bin
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date stickers on stacked plastic containers outside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Waste line also, soda gun on left.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of portioned butter cups at end of cook line 71°. Corrective action-placed in cooler
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Green beans 124° in container on top of steam table. Corrective action-cooled **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Strawberries in beer walk in
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet under three compartment sink with red hose attached.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of Ice machine on right
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by three compartment sink
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Drawer cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in freezer by back door
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on bread rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in server area pooling water
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drawer cooler on cook line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions 125 in steam table, pork 126. Corrective action-turned heat up **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of white mold-like substance inside beer dispensing nozzles. People's pale ale
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Personal food items in kitchen on cooler : donuts/ food containers
  • 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. Numerous in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Numerous throughout
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline cooler
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under sink at rear prep line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's/women's restroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork in warmer at 125°f : corrective action : turned up warmer ( reheated pork to 165°) **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. 0ppm **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. Cutting cole slaw **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of minimum hot holding temperature **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at Dishmachine unaware of how to use chlorine test strips **Corrected On-Site**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
5/31/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Drawer cooler, left side of cook line
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Mushrooms, corn bread batter
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Drink ice at bar, soil build up in ice bin
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes, gravy in walk in. Prepared 5/29 per label/operator and not removed from cooler. Still 44-45°
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47, shrimp 45, cut tomatoes 45. All in drawer cooler left of cook line. Corrective action-items moved to working unit
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 123, beef tips 130 in warmer on cook line. Corrective action-turned warmer up
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over sausage/ice cream
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Food items did not cool from 135-70° in two hours and 135-41° in a total of six hours. 11 containers of mashed potatoes 44-45° in walk in, five containers of gravy 44-45° in walk in
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handicap stall, womens room
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. Drawer cooler, left of cook line. Ambient air temp 45°
5/30/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bread crumbs
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bulk flour container
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging on dry goods shelf
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Condiment reach in pooling water
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Condiment cooler
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Food debris, unit on cookline
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. One **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Observed slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. full of sponges/steel wool
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. equipment on cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. some plastic lids cracked
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. around soda gun holster
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk meat in walk-in
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. under triple sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar?
10/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Chopping vegetable cookline. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corn on cob walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. French fry cutting device.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked meats walkin cooler.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.KITCHEN . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND TRASH and dishwasher soap bottle inside sink near dishwasher area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ICE CREAM SCOOP AND OTHER SPOON inside container in server galley in water not at 135 ,or in dipper well. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FOUND BATTER near fryer station on ice bath at 48f ICE NOT HIGH ENOUGH ,MIGHT HAVE USED WARM WATER TO MIX BATTER need to monitor temperature NEEDS TO BE 41 or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.DAIRY MILK needs to be dated when opened .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside walkin cooler ,RAW WINGS in mixing bowl and some foods in speed rack .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed COOKS LINE plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.VERY DIRTY /DUSTY CEILING.
  • Observed HEAVY / EXCESSIVE dust/dirt on ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen VERY DIRTY .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty plastic CONTAINER TUBS in dishwasher area racks.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.SOILED CLOTH TOWELS used to hold cutting boards in place ,preparation table rear.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils,without washing hands.DISHWASHER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.INSIDE WALKIN COOLER,whole corn cobbs crates..
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.INTERIORS OF FOOD WARMERS .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND equipment inside sink SMOKER AREA.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ICE CREAM spoon /scoop in service galley.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.DATE TAPES.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.LIVE FLIES found in kitchen BACK DOOR kept open no SCEEN DOOR PROVIDED.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED PULLED PORK held in warmer drawer unit at 112f. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. LABEL BULK SEASONINGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. WOODEN
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. STACKING WET DISHES
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. DISHES BLOCKING SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. DID NOT KNOW THE PROPER WAY TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER Corrected On Site.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP COOLER, REACH-IN DRAWERS
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. IN BULK SEASONING FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. 2 SECOND HANDWASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee touch handle of sink after washing hands without the use of a papertowel.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. WOOD BLOCKS
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SPATULAS ABOVE TRIPLE SINK DETERIORATING
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS AVAILABLE
  • Critical. Chemical sanitizer test strips damaged/no longer functional. CHLORINE STRIPS
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. AND SLEEVE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. MEAT WARMER AT PREP LINE HEAVILY SOILED
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS EXCESSIVELY SOILED
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN DOOR TRACK OF BEER COOLER AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULK FLOUR LID
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE RACKS IN KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN DISHES IN SOILED BUS TUB Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF GLASS CHILLER AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall. NEAR ICE MACHINE, IN OFFICE
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. CURRENT NOT DISPLAYED
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. "DIRECT HAND CONTACT" SIGNED FORM NOT VALID PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SEE COMMENTS SECTION ON PG.1 OF REPORT
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, seasoned flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered cooling food in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - lemons no utensil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice-bar.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, bar.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, water filter dated 9/08.
  • Observed can opener sleeve with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, plastic drink cups stacked wet.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, restrooms.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, fryer exteriors.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rolling cart.
  • Observed 1 soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at 1 soda gun holster, not used.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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