Taps Bar & Grill, 1605 Cr 220 #145, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAPS BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1605 Cr 220 #145, Orange Park, FL 32003
License #: 2001031
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Breading station reach in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of reach in freezer in back of kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened can drink over make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On make table cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sauce container (old coffee creamer container) on spice storage shelf in back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled apron hanging on equipment storage shelf by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 106, chicken 128, chicken stock 69 on cook line, red beans 127, chili 122, corn 121 in steam table. Corrective action-items reheated.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Tomatoes, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over deli meat, reach in on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Grits dated 9/20 in walk in cooler, voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drink prep area
  • 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. Milk in reach in cooler at bar
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Monitor added in front of only hand sink on cook line
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Manager posted consumer advisory by hostess stand during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90°, grill utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Two reach in coolers on cook line pooling water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Beer cooler
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on grill 100°. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 5 seconds total **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. By washing machine/water heater are
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bulk bins
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates by Three compartament sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
10/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates by Three compartament sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. New banquet area added.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand sink in ware wash area
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates are photocopies
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle of reach in on cook line duct taped **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above cook line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Three buckets of French fries **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken behind batter, top of make table.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Small ones
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in on cook line pooling water. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jacket on dry storage shelf with food
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. Top, light
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sani bucket on floor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. One container of tomato bisque in walk in dated 11/29
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. garlic powder Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-12-1 Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. storage shelf duct taped
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. two door seafood cooler on cookline pooling water
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knife on magnet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula between bottom of microwave and counter
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Carissa
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two door seafood cooler on cookline 50'F.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishes in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. storage shelf duct taped
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Carissa
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping drinks
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. garlic powder Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. two door seafood cooler on cookline pooling water
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knife on magnet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cod 59'F, egg wash 54'F in two door seafood cooler on cookline Repeat Violation. Corrective Action-all PHF items moved
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach on ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula between bottom of microwave and counter
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. butter 127'F Corrected On Site. put back on grill Repeat Violation.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Handwashing sink in disrepair at left corner cooks line area.
  • Critical - No chemical test strips available for dish machine or warewashing quat chemical used.
  • Critical - No training proof of provided for required employee food safety training.
  • Critical - Observed can opener blade dirty with encrusted food.
  • Observed clean lids. Utensils stored in dirty containers or dishwasher area. Prep area.
  • Critical - Observed cook line employee handling raw seafood than try to put on gloves to handle foods without washing hands first.
  • Critical - Observed cook line make table unit soiled with standing water. Unit needs cleaning, water drain out.
  • Critical - Observed cookline employees handling ready to eat food with their bare hands. Establishment has no AOP approved.
  • Critical - Observed dairy products which require dating after opening, not dated milk, heavy cream, blue cheeses, inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employees involved in food preparation wearing breacelets, watches in their hands (as per food code employees involved in food preparation may not wear any unnecessary jewelry in their hands, only one ring allowed).
  • Critical - Observed establishment using containers with no handle to dispense multiple granules, flour, etc.
  • Observed exteriors of reach in coolers soiled and in need of cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed handwashing sink removed from original location in cooks line (hand sink must be placed back as originally approved for plan on previous owner).
  • Observed helium/CO2 tank in rear area not secured in place with chain, bungie or other means.
  • Observed ice bucket not inverted and not kept in clean location. After used.
  • Observed improper air drying. Pots, bowls not inverted water nesting present.
  • Critical - Observed multiple chemical bottles not identified with contents inside bottles.
  • Critical - Observed multiple handwashing violations. From cooks line employees and servers not washing hands between gloves or after handling dirty dishes and handling clean.
  • Critical - Observed no paper towels provided at bar hand sink. And also paper towel dispenser at prep area not functioning.
  • Observed old food still attached to container after washing.
  • Observed old labels still attached to squeeze bottles after washed.
  • Critical - Observed open/torn bag of flour and other granules not closed.
  • Critical - Observed package of cooked pasta inside container of raw shrimp in cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food not hot held at 135F or above. Cooked onions and other vegetables inside cooks line drawer reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous foods for cold holding at temperatures exceeding 41 or below. Multiple cheeses, cook line drawer.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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