Jamal's Cafe, 5290 Norwood Ave #1, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JAMAL'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5290 Norwood Ave #1, Jacksonville, FL 32208-5017
License #: 2611710
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flour and grits stored in Save a Lot plastic grocery bag in bulk container. Cook removed food from bags into other containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door next to stove. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler across from flat top griddle
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Metal Container with flour in it which has a labels that states to store dry dog food or bird seed in container. Cook removed food to another container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Cook cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door next to stove
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler across from stove and griddle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 11/11/13 **Warning**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. BOTTOM OF WATER ON TOP OF ICE BIN **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.Toilet soiled men's restroom
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under make table and griddle
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks in tray in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Small Red bucket in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. across from triple sink **Repeat Violation**
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler across from grill
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Across from triple sink. Repeat Violation.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In kitchen next to toaster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site. Brush was discarded. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Smalk fan on top of reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front counter and kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front counter.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. bottle labled cleaner on front counter next to sugar container.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Front hand sink has threaded faucet.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink not accessible. Bucket in sink. COS
  • Metal banded brush used in butter on grill.
  • Critical - No hand towels at hand sink. Beside serving window. COS
  • Critical - No hand towels in men's restroom.
  • Plastic utensils not properly stored different directions. COS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held greater than 41F. Sausage cold line. COS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not date marked and prepared on-site. Mac and cheese. COS
  • Scoop handle in frits bulk container. COS
  • Single serve container re-used. Plastic coffee creamer jar. COS.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS / BIG 5.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, GLASS REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, KITCHEN / NEAR GRILLE .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, REACHIN COOLER NEAR GRILLE .
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice, FRONT LINE/ BOTTLE OF WATER IN ICE.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, NEAR GRILLE .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC ICE CHUTE/ FRONT LINE.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, FRONT LINE / BEVERAGE MACHINE .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER ..
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF REASON FOR EXCLUSION OF EMPLOYEES .
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked GRAVY.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with FLOUR IN BULK CONTAINER .
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, SIDE & REAR.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, WOMEN RESTROOM
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, UNDER THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, MOP BUCKET& NEAR HOTWATER HEATER) .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties, 20 SECONDS WASHING HANDWS.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, BREAD.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, ICE BIN
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, THREE DOOR REACHIN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, CUPS ON FRONT COUNTER .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, WOMEN RESTROOM .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, WITH EQUIPMENT .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE .
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, UNDER FRONT COUNTER .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE EXCLUSION ILLNESS
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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