La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant, 1629 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1629 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2600748
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On hood filter in cook line and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink handle in cook line. Heavy build up. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On hood filter in cook line and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack, back of kitchen, by large prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Refried beans made yesterday and placed to cool in walk in cooler found today at 46-54°, also pulled chicken found at 47°. Stop Sale issued. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms in steam table, 120-145°. Corrective action taken, Stirred 140°. Also, large container of rice sitting on prep table at room temperature, next to cook line 98°F recommended Time as a Public Health Control and provided form. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Outside building, by the back door. Strong sewage smell and accumulation of water along the wall on the side of the building. Mop sink outside is clogged and manager states that is not working. Accumulation of the waste water in mop sink and it streams from there to side of building. Lots of flies around it. Manager stated that currently they are dumping the mop water unto floor drains in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Odor remover/disinfectant spray bottles next to customers eating utensils. Bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside back door, near mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pans filled with refried beans and covered. Refried beans made yesterday and placed to cool in walk in cooler found today at 46-54°, also pulled chicken found at 47°. Stop Sale issued. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near dish area and cook line. Handle loose, manager tighten it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish area. Per manager is degreaser, labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By cutting board, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets with chips, prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chorizo over peepers-opened box in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep unit reading 50°, food temps at 40°
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty trays with dishes in front of it, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 26° in ice water
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1door reach in cooler not properly working, thermometer reading 45-50, foods at 50. Don''t use this reach in cooler until thermometer reads 41 or below **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Bottom of door frame by bar and prep room **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen, storage and bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear in storage/ office **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain on mop sink and no hot water at mop sink **Warning**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door frame in long prep reach in cooler, all shelves in kitchen and walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big pots in water heater room **Warning**
  • 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. By prep cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1door reach in cooler not properly working, thermometer reading 45-50°, foods at 50°. Don't use this reach in cooler until thermometer reads 41° or below **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under upright freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Bottom of door frame by bar and prep room **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tongs on raw chicken in prep unit **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen, storage and bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear in storage/ office **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged drain on mop sink and no hot water at mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk buckets **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork and beans 47° cooling from last night **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Taco bowl touching dirty cable over oven, discarded by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes in dish machine and big pot only washed and rinsed **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa with cut tomatoes-pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese 45-50° on ice bath in prep unit, corrective action: added more ice; 55° shredded cheese in reach in cooler, corrective action: moved to walk in cooler; cut lettuce 70°, explained time as public health control; raw chicken and shrimp 50° in prep unit, corrective action: iced down **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 99° cheese, 100° beans, 120° rice, under steam table for 3 hrs, corrective action: discarded by mgr **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tomatoes, raw shelled eggs over milk, raw beef over cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over pork **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches on reach in freezer gaskets, in prep room, all killed, 2 pest control companies. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cleaned cutting board with sanitizer wiping cloth-soiled and then grabbed tortilla without changing gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By tray for chips, on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep pan and covered, beans and pork 47° , lettuce in a deep bucket **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. From bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray in it, by prep unit, knife by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Long prep unit **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Big pots in storage room
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container under oven **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket over tortillas, in storage shelf by back door
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen and bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.one door prep unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, under prep table in back of kitchen
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Grabbed tortillas, got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over tortillas in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs over pork chorizo **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer baskets in it , by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clothes towels in it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 43? in ice water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating foods
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. broken, cold water by prep area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cook line, bar area, storage room
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by dishmachine Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 3 peppers, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. knife in it
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen. by prep sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. zuchini fell in raw chicken, corrective action : discarded zuchini
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spice buckets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door in storage room
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 70-120F cheese, 125F rice in warmer, corrective action : heated up
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves in prep sink room
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 60F in ice water Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/30/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Employee lockers improperly located. Shoes and ball cap on top of can foods in back storage area.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Small bowls used as scoops in bulk spice containers.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 174 Total seats, gave manager seating change form.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Back prep area of kitchen by walk in cooler. Called plan reviewer to add Walk in cooler in cooler at back prep area. Per plan reviewer hand sink is needed.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler by steam line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Manager providec only 2 Certificates
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table across from steam line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf above triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food debris, grease and/or soil deposits. Microwave and can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Eggs removed by manager.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in cooler.
3/27/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. on sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. left at other store Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. kitchen
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in cooler door broken
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lard buckets
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in upright reach in cooler at bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 49F , 50F sour cream, iced down to 39F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. above prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. quesadilla Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 112-135F beans, 120-140 ground beef , stired Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. flan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knives stored between back of 3 comp sink and wall.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. glasses
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing floor tiles kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handsink blocked by table.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above small chest freezer.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Shelves rusted areaw where pans stored near water heater.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Walk in cooler door not closing seculy.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee dragged cup thru ice to fill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee came in from outside did not wash hands, filled cups with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair small white chest freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk containers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Rroduce walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers spices.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in pooling water
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cheese dip in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken and beef in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over cheese in reach-in
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar Repeat Violation.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in beer cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location. taco shells in dirty bin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef on top of fish in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. one can of tomatoes.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in freezer-tamales. tortilla shells in prep area also.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Nozzle of water dispenser in drink ice.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar bulk container
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine. top of ice machine slimy
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3cs Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. scrubbing pad used to apply lime juice to margarita glass
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. wood shelves in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. interior top.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of slimy substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. top of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups in bar area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink by cookline
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. hose outside.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear kitchen door and door in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. rear kitchen door. door knob missing also.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. All over kitchen (drain pipe at cookline handsink in disrepair) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood pipes
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cracked in bar area and missing in dry storage area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with dishes. apron in bar area on top of clean glaases.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. padlocked.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. at door in dry storage area.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).IMPROPER COOLING ON BEAN AND CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.SHREDDED CHEESES made in house NOT DATED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.COOKED MASHED BEANS & COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN found in walk in cooler at 58f MADE PREVIOUS DAY. (MANAGEMENT DISCARDED). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed COOKED FOODS on steam table STORED UNDENEATH counter that is worn, wood is coming off OVER FOODS.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.COOKS LINE MAKING TORTILLA CHIPS.not wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.COOKS LINE . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in FOOD storage containers ALL BULK TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS AND OTHER BULK FOODS SUCH AS RICE AND BEANS containers have excessive debris need to be washed.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SEVERAL PREPARATION tables throughout establishment KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of INTERIORS OF DISHWASHER MACHINE / heavy slime. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust ,dirt ,& grease THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT on all bottom shelving of preparation tables VERY DIRTY./ also exteriors of REACHIN COOLER are very dirty. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ICE BUCKETS not stored inverted WATER NESTING PRESENT.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty racks, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.COOKS LINE BLOCKED WITH PREP TABLE.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND UTENCILS inside handwashing sink in cooks line.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.MISSING FLOOR TILES SOME ARE DAMAGED standing water in kitchen WATER NESTING PRESENT .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.KITCHEN .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.SEVERAL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN have food splattered everywhere . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all cooked foods must be labeled in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. one reading 44F, the other 38F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. new prep cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw shrimp in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw steak over lettuce in reach-in; chorizo next to tortillas in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken boullion bucket with a hole
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary and bleach
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. pipes under handsink and soap and dispenser dispensers
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms and handsink by cook line and bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under 3 comp sink
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. storage in disarray
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. storage area door, table on the way
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. where new reach-in plugs
  • 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. one expired and dishwasher needs training
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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Little Caesars PizzaJacksonville, FL
CITY CAFE OF JACKSONVILLE LLCJacksonville, FL
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MR SNAPPER'S FISH & CHICKENJacksonville, FL
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FAT BELLY'SJacksonville, FL
Taco BellJacksonville, FL
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LITTLE CAESARSJacksonville, FL
PIZZA HUT #4262Jacksonville, FL
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Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE
JIMMY JOHNS GOURMET SANDWICHES
QUIZNOS SUBS
STAN'S SANDWICH & GRILL
HIGHTIDE BURRITO CO
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

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