Pj's Cafe & Catering, 404 N Hwy 301, Hawthorne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PJ'S CAFE & CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 404 N Hwy 301, Hawthorne, FL 32640-3605
License #: 1102527
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
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1.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
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1.0
Service:
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1.0
Price:
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1.0
Ambience:
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1.0
Cleanliness:
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1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under ware washing machine. Wood.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line above grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47°. Corned beef 46°. Cheese 44°. Ham 44. Sausage 45°. Bacon 46°.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **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. Drink on top of dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 1 food manager expired 03/13
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall behind mop sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Bleach next to drying utensils, hand sanitizer over clean plates.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Container of toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer buckets.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and spoons in dry storage area.
  • No Heimlich Maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed black residue/buildup on clean dishware/utensils is storage area.
  • Critical - Observed build up of slime in the interior of ice machine. Soda machine ice chute.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food contact surface. Cloth under cutting board. Corrected on site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins and lids in reach in cooler and storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. True two door reach in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grits above cookline. Corrected on site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage.
  • Critical - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Egg beaters over butter and onions in reach in cooler.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corn beef hash ambient cooling in lidded container in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 49F on make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Sour cream dated 8th. Corrected On Site. Food discarded.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. NEED ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw sausage behind potatoes in make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Lotion on food shelf. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Person in charge does not know the "Big 5" foodborne illnesses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. UNDER HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES NOW REQUIRED FOR EACHBEMPLOYEE
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. LUNCH MEATS.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WHEN PUTTING ON OR CHANGING GLOVES.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.NOT USING GLOVES UNTIL HE WAS TOLD I WAS DOING AN INSPECTION .
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. BREAKING EGGS, THEN HANDLING RTE SAUSAGE WITH GLOVES. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.WIPING HANDS ON CLOTH TOWEL WHILE PREPARING RTE FOODS.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn (completely) black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. CLORINE LESS THEN 50 PPM.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.ON MAKE TABLE.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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