Paul's Homestyle Cooking, 5306 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAUL'S HOMESTYLE COOKING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5306 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32208-5324
License #: 2612567
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
4.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above triple sink area
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Through out kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Wall outside of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. In walk in cooler across from ovens and in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under deep fat fryers.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above fryers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator in kitchen
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink across from rear door.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in wait station. Box of styrofoam cups
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of potatoes in dry storage area. Owner discarded can.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over container of cooked gravy in reach in cooler across from oven.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Deep fat fryer baskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler across from oven **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. White refrigerator in kictchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to white refrigerator and sink next back door. **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 items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Through out kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above fryers.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above white refrigerator in kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pan of peas, cabbage and sweet potatoes.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Deep fat fryer baskets.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Sink next to white deep freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen by white refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups, cutlery, and trays next to wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above stove
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Above broiler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above fryers
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. White refrigerator in kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by back door
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Potatoes in cooler used for storage. Items were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. White fridge in kitchen
  • 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 items in white refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with bleach beside hand sink by back door **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in wait station. CASE OF CUPS **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. CONTAINER OF FRYER OIL **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE FRYERS AND TRIPLE SINK
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. CHICKEN IN POT AT PREP SINK **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 AT WAIT STATION REACH IN **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. SINK IN KITCHEN **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MUTIPLE ITEMS IN PANS IN FREEZER
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BOTTLE WITH PURPLE LIQUID AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. IN KITCHEN **Repeat Violation**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in wait station. To go trays
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Cases of Sunny D back storage room
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Silver microwave in kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. In kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of creamy fryer shortening in front of steam table
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above stove
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwaves in kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through out kitchen
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Box of motor oil in back storage room on shelf with clean pans.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fryer baskets.
  • 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 in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. upright next to prep table in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to back door
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. White microwave in kitchen
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in freezer door has gap and rusted on edge. Also walk in cooler gasket.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen by back door. Also missing wall tiles by triple sink.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen above fryers and wait area.
  • 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. Expired 3-18-11
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen by back door. Also missing wall tiles by triple sink.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink across from prep sink and front counter.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Throughout kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by trash can and box of plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen above fryers and wait area.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler beside cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Expired 3-18-11
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust, dirt or grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Throughout kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor throughout kitchen. Also build of ice on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor rusted.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fryer oil by fryers and box of french fries on freezer floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Shelves throughout kitchen, fryers, meat slicer, numerous bulk food containers, microwave, interior of reach in cooler and meat cleaver.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in freezer door has gap and rusted on edge. Also walk in cooler gasket.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, sausage, and salmon in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked vegetables. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. bottom of door has gap.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. numerous of items in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, rice, chicken and pasta in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Throughout kitchen.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-completely blocked w/utensils backline by mop closet
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.-chlorine test strips-left some
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-several units
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-exteriior of equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with ice -walkin cooler. Water in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled.- frozen products-meat-not identified once repackaged by facility
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.-counters/slicers/reachin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-foods pulled out for lunch with no time marking plan or documentatiion . Facilitt discarded all foods Corrected On Site. sausage in walkin-45 placed bags of ice on product Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over cornbread
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.-chlorine
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.-old pieces of equipment stored in dry storage room
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.- facility cooks eggs to order
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing, 4 NEAR REAR DOOR.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, NEAR RESTROOM .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions., KITCHEN : Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning, WOMEN RESTROOM .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, KITCHEN .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, CHICKEN : WALKIN FREEZER .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, NEAR STAGING LINE.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, CHICKEN , HAM HOCK, RICE, PORK , MACARONI and CHEESE
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BULK MIX. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications, INDICATE 55 F / REQUIRED 32 F + 33 F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, EGGS OVER GRITS .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, MILK ON THE FLOOR/ WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, KITCHEN .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, FRONT COUNTER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of food in the interior of SUGAR CONTAINER .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, DEEPFAT FRYER .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, CUPS.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, MEN RESTROOM .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, BEHIND PREP TABLE . Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, NEAR REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, NEAR RESTROOM .
9/17/2010Routine - 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.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, NEAR STOVE.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, DEEPFAT FRYER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, BULK CONTAINER .
  • Drain cover(s) missing, DISH WASHING AREA.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, KITCHEN .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, DISHMACHINE AREA.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, BEHIND STOVE .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, BATTERIES . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, FLAT TOP GRILL MISSING 3 KNOBS .
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers, FOR PLASTIC WRAP.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning, HOOD.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, WALKIN COOLER& REACHIN COOLER ,NEAR RANGES. This violation must be corrected by : 7/3/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, NEAR RANGES . This violation must be corrected by : 7/3/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, WALKIN COOLER /FOOD TEMPERATURE ITEMS This violation must be corrected by : 7/3/09.
  • Critical. Person in charge does not require employees to report symptoms of communicable disease.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site, PUT ON GLOVES .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, FLAT TOP GRILL MISSING 3 KNOBS .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, FOR PLASTIC WRAP.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, PREP LINE.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Observed live flies in DINNING ROOM.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Light not functioning, HOOD.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, EAST SIDE DINNING ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only, CORD FOR LINE WARMER.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Kim and Ray

Added on Sep 5, 2014 9:36 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
****
My husband and I eat here all the time and we love it. Its our special place after we leave church. The food is the best and the service is excellent.
Would you recommend PAUL'S HOMESTYLE COOKING to others? Yes
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