R J's, 1475 N Tamiami Trl, N Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: R J'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1475 N Tamiami Trl, N Ft Myers, FL 33903-3817
License #: 4600274
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bucket used to hold up tall RIC.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cookline RIC.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIC cooling unit leaking/dripping .
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's bathroom. **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. Several food items not date marked in tall RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bucket used to hold up tall RIC.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's and ladies bathroom.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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. RIC and WIC.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sauces, gravies, and salads in reach in cooler.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Stored on ice machine
  • Intermediate - Dry foods storage shelves soiled with debris.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed soda hollster unclean at head of bar
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.and dust walkin cooler
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed sods holster unclean Corrected On Site.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.observed ladies room missing hand w sh sign
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.observed mens room no hand wash sign Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.obse4ved soda holsters unclean bar area
1/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes in walk in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed bulk fd container unclean
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed howard cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upon callback wip upon callback advised it was on order
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed howard cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upon callback wip
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.upon callback dishwashrt upon callback dishwasher not sanitizing correctly 0 ppm manager indicated it is low temp unit
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220f required
  • 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. discussed with cook
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. lexan containers cracked , broken and chipped
  • Observed howard cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. bar area
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed bulk food containers u nclean
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. wa;kin cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. LUNCH MEAT - SALAMI 49 DEGREES F, DRESSING 47 DEGREES F IN SANDBOX ACROSS FROM FRYLOTERS NOTE ALL FOOD REMOVED TO WALK IN
  • Critical. SAUCES @ 52 DEGREES F IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT "APOLLO" NOTE ALL FOOD REMOVED TO WALKIN
  • Critical. BATTER @ 51 DEGREES F IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT "APOLLO" NOTE ALL FOOD REMOVED TO WALKIN
  • Critical. SANDWICH BOX ACROSS FROM FRYLOTERS NOT HOLDING PHR BELOW 41 DEGREES F
  • Critical. APOLLO UNIT NOT HOLDING PHF BELOW 41 DEGREES F
  • Critical. PROBE THERMOMETERS REQUIRED 0 - 220 DEGREES F, 40-160 ON SITE
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatoes holding at 67 degrees F. on cookline. Corrected On Site. product cooled
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood over deli meats and cheeses in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef and eggs over cooked bacon and sauces in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. cooked ham and sausage stored with raw sausage patties in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. tested with inspector's chlorine test strip and result was less than 50 ppm. dishmachine is normally a hot water temperature machine, however, dishmachine is currently using a chlorine chemical sanitizer as stated by operator. three compartment sink utilized.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. walkin cooler
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. deli meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated debris. beer walkin cooler
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and beef holding at 45 degrees F. in prep area cooler. Corrected On Site. products placed into proper refrigeration. This violation must be corrected by : 7/14/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep area cooler holding at 45 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken and beef in cookline cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs in prep area cooler
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored with cooked deli meats in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook with toast. This violation must be corrected by : 7/14/09.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation without washing hands. cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. need chlorine
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. 3 compartment sink utilized.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on cookline
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. waitstation handsink used as drink dump sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. brake fluid
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at dish area
7/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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