Sweet Tomatoes, 1625 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Sweet Tomatoes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1625 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2000936
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. 38° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pasta unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers stacked near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on main buffet line.
  • Basic - Old labels on food containers stacked near walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. By dish pit.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Pasta cooler in buffet area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Light, reach ins at salad area
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Buffet area
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed in a manner. scoop with no handle in bulk pepper Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a container. muffins at buffet
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reach in on soup buffet line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Dessert cooler at buffet pooling water
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. top, light
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. green liquid, utility room
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by walk-in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils, without washING hands. DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.SEVERAL UNITS in front area SALAD BUFFET gaskets need cleaning or replaced.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.LADDLE SPOON in pasta station inside BLACK container in water 59f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled standing unit used for storage of BLACK ICE BOXES.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.PLASTIC CONTAINERS stacked high ,BEFORE PROPER AIR DRYING ,water nesting present. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.STORED OVER CLEAN DISHES in dishwasher area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER in dishwasher area rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.ABOVE FOOD BUFFET AREA hot food and bread area, DUST ON AIR VENTS.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.DISHWASHER area rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.DESERT BOWLS not protected not inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service LEMONS in drink area lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.LIDS REMOVED BY CUSTOMERS . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.ESTABLISHMENT USING MULTIPLE SPLITTER needs hose bibb vacuum breaker at 2nd hose conection .
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.CONTAINERS STACKED prior to properly air drying WATER NESTING present.
  • Observed build-up of food debris / black substance on gaskets SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE DISPENSER shout .DINING ROOM self service unit .
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.SUNDAE STATION .
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not inverted .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker IMPROPERLY CONNECTED HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER needs to be on other side of adapter not the quemical side.
1/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pastas not properly cooled. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, next to flour- sugar?
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, pastas in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, pastas. No proof of time available. 'Made around 9 a.m.' Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, washing out wet towel.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, by food chopper.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. see comments
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, units #13, 14. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet nesting round lexans.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, splitter at mop sink, green hose attached.
  • Critical. Incomlete 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. Training log has names but no other required information. Tests in folders have no grade, no sign off by mgr., etc.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, whipped butter, half and half, cut melons. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. (Repeat violation within 12 months will result in administrative action.)
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, cooked pastas from 44-55 degrees F. in walk in dated today and cooked early a.m. (Completed cooling chart not available.) All 25 containers dated today were discarded by mgr. Corrected On Site. Repeat violation within 12 months will result in administrative action.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, salad bar and cooler 13.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda and milk dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, drink glasses wet nested at buffet line, and lexans wet nested over triple sink. Repeat Violation.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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