Pompano Joe's, 16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POMPANO JOE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
License #: 1305348
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug Zapper installed in the waitress station over the tea station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/03/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters above the oven
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair on the pickup line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers on the kitchen area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning over the three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on the bread crumb and flour and sugar on trainers in the dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
07/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust on the cook line
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing by the office
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination back waitress station.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50 f, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in the feont waitress station
6/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a black plastic cup inside crouton without a handled.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed empyrean. Phone and keys on prep line.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar container in the dinning waitress station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand sink on the cook line has towels inside the employee sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dishwasher area.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Seafood cooler and cooler drawers unable to maintain 41 F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab 45 F, chicken 45 F, steak 45 F in cooler drawers , reach in cooler (seafood ) shrimp 53 F, oysters 51 F, scallops 54 F, for less than 30 minutes . Ice bags added to all pans . **Warning** upon call back items on top of make table were at 41° F-shrimp 41° F, scallops41° F, oysters 41° F, items in cooler drawer were at 45° F-chicken 45° F, crab claws 45° F, fish filets 45° F,
9/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Seafood cooler and cooler drawers unable to maintain 41° F. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab 45° F, chicken 45° F, steak 45° F in cooler drawers , reach in cooler (seafood ) shrimp 53° F, oysters 51° F, scallops 54° F, for less than 30 minutes . Ice bags added to all pans . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw grouper stored over washed vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced at mop sink . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
9/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Jerk seasoning and black pepper in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Lobby. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Front kitchen area and upstairs storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Olives in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dishwasher area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Trays, gloves, and one pack of napkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop in bread crumbs broken and chipping. Dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer''s recommendations. Observed broken backflow preventer at mop sink. **Warning**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Jerk seasoning and black pepper in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Lobby. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Front kitchen area and upstairs storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Olives in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knives in use stored in sanitizer bucket between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dishwasher area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Trays, gloves, and one pack of napkins. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scoop in bread crumbs broken and chipping. Dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed broken backflow preventer at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. Oysters , shrimp , in reach in cooler .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50? f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles, one clear and one pink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rosemary merlot 108 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walkin freezer.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops at 44 degrees fahrenheit shrimp at 49 degrees fahrenheit in reachin cooler drawers, middle cookline. Product voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef at 55 degrees fahrenheit chicken at 53 degrees fahrenheit reachin cooler drawers rightside cookline. Product voluntarily discarded. Reachin became unplugged, after plugging unit in temperature came down to 36 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Stainless steel cleaner on top of coffee machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, sanitizer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar. Corrected On Site.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Observed in-use utensil (tongs) stored in sanitizer bucket at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher at bar not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher in dining room not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (pork) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (125F). Corrected On Site.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice , 47, maketable Corrected On Site. dip, 46, oysters 45
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storege.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed unlabeled cooking bottle on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar container in the waitress station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils in dry storege area.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on the cookline.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in the kitchen on the cookline.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Observed employee jacket on the cookline.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Observed cleaning febreze on top of the ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7).
  • Precleaning. (A) Food debris on equipment and utensils shall be scrapped over a waste disposal unit or garbage receptacle or shall be removed in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle. (B) If necessary for effective cleaning, utensils and equipment shall be preflushed, presoaked, or scrubbed with abrasives.
  • Critical. (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under Section 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • Critical. Backflow Prevention Device, When Required. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under Section 5-202.13; or (B) Installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device as specified under Section 5-202.14.
  • Storage. Except as specified under Sections 7-207.12 and 7-208.11, EMPLOYEES' shall store their PERSONAL CARE ITEMS in facilities as specified under Paragraph 6-305.11(B).
  • Critical. Separation. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a dented can of tomato ketchup in the dry storege.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Milk not dated after being opened in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed stuffed fish of ready-to eat mix vegetable in the six doors reachin cooler on the cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the bar.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair infront of the opened fryers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the waitress station in the kitchen behinded the drink machine.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/30/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed sugar container not labeled in the dry stockroom. 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.Observed a plate inside the cook rice inside the walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed a scoop inside the handsink on the cook line
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the 6 doors reachin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair infront of the ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the 3 doors reachin cooler next to the drink machine in the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in the waitress station in the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on the cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by the waitress station in the kitchen on top of the 3 door reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building by the ovens in the back. For reporting purposes only.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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