Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, 840 Nautical Dr #131, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SALSARITA'S FRESH CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 840 Nautical Dr #131, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2613941
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 4/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink at the end of cook line. MGR fixed pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle at hand sink next to Turbo Chef oven broken.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over box of green peppers. Eggs removed.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Men's restroom MGR stated that plumber is on his way.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink next to Turbo Chef.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink next to Turbo Chef.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at the end of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DRINK ON TOP OF FOOD WARMER NEXT TO GRIIL **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. EMPLOYEE PURSE ON RACK WITH SINGLE SERVE ITEMS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. WOMENS REST ROOM
  • Basic - Squeeze bottle containing a food product not labeled. BOTTLE WITH OIL IN IT ON TOP OF TOOD WARMER NOT LABLED **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. EMPLOYEE AT FRONT COUNTER CHANGED GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.EMPLOYEE WAS STOPPED WASHED HANDS THEN PROCEEDED WITH TASK. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. EMPLOYEE CLEANED GRILL THEN DUMPED BUCKET WITH GREASY WATER DOWN HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. MANAGER HAD WENT TO BANK BUT RETURNED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF INSPECTION
6/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. With hose attached **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid in back on storage rack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training from unapproved provider: Serve Safe / need Safe Staff additional temps: pork 42?F, beef 41?F, chicken 38?F. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Food contact surface: can opener encrusted with food debris. Repeat.
  • Critical - Food contact surface: encrusted with soile: scoop in bulk container of sugar.
  • Critical - Operating with expire license. License expired within 30 days after expiration. Expired 06/01/12.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Some employees trained by Serv Safe. Explained to manager that training must be from an approved provider.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Recently brewed Ice tea urn not covered with lid, in guest area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by bar area, blocked by 3 large water containers
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Ice scoop in icemachine
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. CFM hanging in office expired 6/9/09
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. For tortillas behind front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum foil pans not stored inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-10-1 Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Not taking temperatures when reheating leftovers.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Storage bin at front counter for taco shells.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with mold-like substance and/or soil deposits. Ice machine dispensing tube.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On cart by 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 48-13-2 Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Has National restaurant association
8/10/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Has National restaurant association
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Souffle cup used as scoop in spice container.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site. Operator paid while inspector was on site.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bin used to store tortillas under front counter.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 4 under front counter. Mgr. swept up and discarded immediately. 25+ under 3 comp sink. 4 behind bulletin board and 4 by CO2 tank. 1 on shelf in storage room. 2 near mop bucket. 1 in female restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Rubbed with soap under running water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with mold-like substance and/or soil deposits. Ice machine dispensing tube.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Storage bin at front counter for taco shells.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under front counter. 7 live roaches under bain marie. 3 found live roaches in kitchen next to soda dispensing rack. 7 live roaches behind bulletin board in storage room. Mgr. killed all and discarded immediately.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle next to single serve items on front counter. Chemicals stored next to aluminum lids in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On cart by 3 comp sink.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Spoon. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Not taking temperatures when reheating leftovers.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG EXCLUSION ILLNESS .
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit, BATTERIES DEAD.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, BAR.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, MEN RESTROOM .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner, 6 DINNING ROOM TABLES and BAR SURFACE , COMING OFF.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
2/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, 200ppm.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BAR AREA.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE FOR REASON OF EXCLUSION OF EMPLOYEES .
10/12/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BULK CONTAINER , SALAD BOWLS .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, REFRIED BEANS 130 F
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage., BULK CONTAINER FOR SALAD BOWLS .
  • Critical. Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, ICE CHUTE / DINNING ROOM.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, WALKIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINERS . Corrected On Site.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed containers, walk-in cooler, (5) not labeled.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed PHF sauce (5) unlabeled in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cheese 46 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed beef 129 degrees F and chicken 12 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler (behing front line) not holding 41 degrees F for food.
  • Critical. Observed operating thermometer on hand indicates 50 degrees F to 55 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed employee have on bracelet.
  • Critical. Observed employees lack knowledge of washing hands 20 seconds.
  • Observed plastic container chipped.
  • Observed dumpster lid in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed 3 compartment sink not set up properly (no soap).
  • Critical. Observed wrong chemical test kit.
  • Observed plastic container has stuck label on it.
  • Critical. Observed can opener blade soiled.
  • Critical. Observed ice (machine inside) plastic panel soiled.
  • Observed floor (kitchen) not properly sealed
  • Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink have food accumulation.
  • Critical. Observed spray bottle not labeled.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, FRONT LINE.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from CHANGING GLOVES TO GLOVES without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, 3 IN_LINE WATER FILTER INDICATED INSTALLED DATE 6/8/08
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, METAL CONTAINERS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, KITCHEN .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, ICE BUCKETS
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored, UNDER HANDWASHING SINK PIPE(ELBOW) .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, RESTROOM .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS .
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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