Monroe's Smokehouse Bbq, 4838 Hwy Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MONROE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 4838 Hwy Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254
License #: 2651349
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stove, grill,
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, employee removed it
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee told me not hot water, turned on hot faucet and no water came out, but then mgr arrived and turned the pump and water came out, but needs time to eat up, didn't heat up when I was there
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On grill
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 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. Mr Fields, left in car, car not here
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stove and grill, fans
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Didn't know minimum reheating temp and big 5 foodborne illnesses
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. when reheating leftovers
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Only sanitizer gel observed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood lights
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.between fryer and oven.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, rusted shelves in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese sauce in reach in
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Window over steam table does not close tightly, large gap noted.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Owner has card at his restaurant. Unable to verify
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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. Owner left paperwork at his restaurant. Unable to verify
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled up container from handsink
3/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. 26 51349
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items as required by plan review HQ-11-4199. Must provide by next routine inspection. (operator states nothing washed on unit, all washed at commissary)
6/2/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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