Po Folks, 400 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: PO FOLKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
License #: 1304894
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • 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. Over fried chicken holding area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment kitchen area .
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on shelving by fried chicken .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47° F, liver 47° F, beef patties 45° F in cooler next to cook line , batter mix at breading stations 60° F . Items out of temperature for less than four hours . Batter corrected mix 39° F, chicken corrected 41° F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef patties over pre cooked sausage **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on wire shelf holding pans of cooked fried chicken.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Bag of scallops over box of produce and tray of fish stored over pan of sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler .
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 58° F, out of temperature less then 4 hours . Moved bags down to bottom half of cooler. Cut tomatoes 45° F, potato salad 45° F , put both into deeper pan , pan of wrapped sour cream at ambient temperature of 50° F, added ice to cool . lettuce and sour cream 41° F.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 60° F, boiled eggs 46° F. Items were stacked too high in top of open cooler .moved items to bottom of cooler to cool . Also batter mixture at 60° F, out for less than 4 hours . Provided as a public health control . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at mop sink .
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease at fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean equipment stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice scooper holder **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on cookline reach in cooler. **Warning**
8/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease at fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed shelf dusty and soiled over clean plates. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean equipment stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination at waitress station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen. **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. Observed drink over salad station with no lid or straw. Observed water bottle opened over breading table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on cutting board on cooler preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ice stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice scooper holder **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with chicken seasoning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly trap over clean coffee cups in waitress area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed towel hanging from employee apron. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on cookline reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer- beef and corn dogs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of chicken seasoning not labeled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice on cookline at 114°f, corrected on site to 167°f. Food not out for 4 hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by office and 1 dead roach in cabinet at waitress station. Note: this violation must be corrected by 8/30/13. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw beef out of original container with no separation between ready to eat onion rings in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash on cookline at 85°f. Made 1 hour previously. Manager placed ice in as ingredient. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw beef steak of fish and ready to eat sliced tomatoes. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed milk in walk in cooler open previous day with no date mark. **Warning**
8/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust above preparation table next to warmer table.
  • 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. Observed drink with no lid or straw on top of dish machine.
  • 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. Cole slaw in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - 2 Live flies in kitchen.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach by mop sink and dead roach by stairs going from kitchen to cash register area.
  • 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. Observed 0 ppm chlorine.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage not allowing lid to close.
  • 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.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drink station.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed plates underneath steamtable with food debris on top plate.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Must use manuel sanitizing until working properly.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed whole tabasco pepper in handsink at waitstation/beverage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice at 120 degrees fahrenhiet; will reheat. Observed at 157 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelving underneath steamtable.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Black plastic container (souffle cup) at salad area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Salad area plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mob sink.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in food preparation area. Observed grease in hole of flooring.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee applying gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees improperly washing hands. Turning water off with hands instead of paperwork.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken batter at 75 degrees fahrenhiet. It has been out 1-1/2 hours. Must cool down to 41 degrees or below within 2-1/2 hours. Ice added to batter and observed at 41 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on dishracks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Mannual sanitizer must be used until working properly.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Concrete throughout that is porous and absorbant, needs to be sealed.
  • 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 shelving racks with clean pans.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, and apply gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Land O Lakes butter on tables at 74 degrees fahrenhiet. Manager states it was placed out 2 hours prior, not out of temperature for 4 hours or more. All butters pulled from tables and iced down and placed in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sanitizer at way above 200ppm. Corrected On Site.-100ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dishroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed blackeyed peas at 126 degrees fahrenhiet on steamline. Reheated. Corrected On Site.-Observed at 180 degrees fahrenhiet.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floor in food preparation area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete flooring in dishroom with pebble rocks showing thru concrete.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottom shelving of breader station.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, dishroom and dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed ice in handsink beverage waitstation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer at way above 200ppm. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 1/28/11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corndogs and mozzerella sticks in reach in freezer cook/preparation area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 1/28/11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Shrimp in reach in cooler, preparation area. Observed on top shelving under fan unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 1/28/11.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Scraper between three compartment sink and wall. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 1/28/11.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and debris at end of cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation, 1/28/11.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable in cook area by fryers.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 2 cases of roast beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/17/10.
  • 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 black three shelving cart in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside container of chicken and seafood breader.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside of holder for can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease and food debris on storage shelving at cookline.
  • Observed cardboard box used as garbage container at cook line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Small board on cookline. Repeat Violation, 9/17/10.
  • Observed dusty air filter on ceiling in waitstation and dishroom.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Observed waitress dip up applesauce, plate bread and carry out food with effective hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures damaged at coved molding at door way by handsink next to stove.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind stove and beside walk in cooler area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation, 9/17/10.
  • Observed management with no hair restraint and working in kitchen, food preparation. Repeat Violation, 9/17/10.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk chicken breader and seafood breader. Bulk sugar in waitstation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloths at 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by single service article -lids at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corndogs, and mozzerella sticks in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Fried Chicken
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Service line.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Degreaser at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Scraper between wall and three compartment sink.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Spatulas. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind handsink next to stove in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar at waitstation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breader.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Observed boxes of patotes setting on floor infront of diswashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Observed employee handling raw chicken & fish removed her gloves did not wash her hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee coming end from outside didn't wash his hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation without protection.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on cook line.
  • Shelves attached to walls in kitchen not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets next to breading station.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on two reachin cooler needs cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup soda dispensing machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Cole slaw in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In reachin cooler and on preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at waitress station.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed on catering menu's .
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corn in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 200
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Exposed horizontal utility service lines and pipes may not be installed on the floor.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Liver over corn on the cob in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken nuggets in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored with clean pans under fried chicken in kitchen.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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