Nalu's Tropical Take Out, 950 W State Rd 206, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NALU'S TROPICAL TAKE OUT
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 950 W State Rd 206, St Augustine, FL 32086
License #: 6550035
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open container of Margarine next to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee in reach in cooler by exit above food for customers. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Unit next to grill.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Shaved ice machine in hand sink.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of chips by steam tables. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 100°F water. Scoop by steam table.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in hand sink.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Numerous bowls. Scoops in spice containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensil/bowl under towel dispenser at hand sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Melted butter container close to towel dispenser at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked beans at 80? in steam table ( water in steam table at 155?) items reheated to 165? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non handled cups used as scoops in dry herb and spice containers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop or rice in water at 68?F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi at 447?F and cheese at 43-45?F in cooler on ice. Suggested putting zip lock bag of ice on top of those products or building ice up around containers
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ITEMS UNDER TOWEL DISPENSER
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. MARGERINE UNDER TOWEL DISPENSER Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIVES , SPATULA UNDER EQUIPMENT , FRONTLINE Corrected On Site.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health exclusions.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of rice in bus tub. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheeses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife behind electrical piping by front window. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. BEEF IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH AT 47 ON COOKLINE. ICE NOT SURROUNDING CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. RICE COOKER UNDER TOWEL DISPENSOR
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR OREGANO
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TORTILLAS Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. FLOOR STARTING TO PEEL
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE IN BUCKET AT 100-200ppm
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. HOTHOLDING ITEMS UNDER HANDWASH TOWEL
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. UNDER SHELF
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. 40 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG RICE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOOR OUTSIDE DIRECTLY UNDER DUMP VALVE .Corrected On Site. SITE CLEANED
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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