El Apache, 922 Blanding Blvd #10, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL APACHE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 922 Blanding Blvd #10, Orange Park, FL 32065-6285
License #: 2000743
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ground beef **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around frozen margarita dispensers
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa bucket in kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
  • Basic - Open employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. In kitchen
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Getting tomatoes out of can to make salsa **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese, walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Multiple
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outside, side with green hose
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 1/21/13
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under steam table where taco shells are kept, sticky
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice bin
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 49°, cheese 48°, chicken 48°, beef 48° **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On plate
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce on counter 61°. Corrective action-iced
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Two lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs over cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Employee filled sanitizer bucket at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air temperature 48° **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Back door not protected with self-closing door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet, and under BIB drink syrup area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Back door not protected with self-closing door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of lemons/limes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice tea not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in bar, and kitchen areas used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on containers used for CHIPS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored meatballs, and sour cream not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk in cooler not able to maintain PH/TCS foods at 41° or below. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice, Beans, Meatballs, sausage, and Chicken 49-57° in walk in cooler. Small Amounts Voluntary Destroyed By Owner. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet, and under BIB drink syrup area **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. Sour Cream. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle and sprayer containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Fry oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tortillas **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on pipe handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to ice cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on counter 47?. Corrective action-replaced ice. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in bar
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. prepped salsa right next to handsink, taco shells under steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. cards expired
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. grabbed cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk-in
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fry oil Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. multiple Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. chips
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 51'F. stacked too high corrective action=iced on top Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. multiple, walk-in Repeat Violation.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE stored on dirty surface of ice machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.CONTAINERS OF JUICE AND OTHER.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.COOKED GROUND BEEF on floor in cooks line.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.SERVICE BAR ICE BIN. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.WALKIN COOLER plates used to dispense cooked foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FOUND AMERICAN SHREDDED CHEESE in cooks line at 47f improper ICE BATH METHOD . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW MEATS / FISH over buckets of sauces in WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.WAREWASHING areas . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.FOUND COOKED GROUND BEEF held at 98f in container on FLOOR IN COOKS LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MULTIPLE FOODS not dated inside WALKIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BACK AREA.and BAR.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.BAR.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BAR.
  • Critical - Observed LEMON CONTAINER inside drink ice bin.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty surface of ice machine ICE SCOOP.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.INSIDE COOKED FOOD WALKIN COOLER . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.ICE CREAM SCOOP.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RAW CHICKEN ,RAW BEEF found at 61/66 degrees IMPROPER ICE BATH.WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE also found out of temperature at 55f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.3 comparment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MULTIPLE COOK FOODS not dated WALKIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.GRANULATED GARLIC.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed build-up , dust or dirt on WALKIN COOLER FANS.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.COOKED RICE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.GROUND BEEF. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.WALKIN COOLER bus tubs need cleaning .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MULTIPLE foods inside WALKIN COOLER not dated. Repeat Violation.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. NUMEROUS BULKFOOD CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE AT 50 F ON KITCHEN COUNTER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. ( ADDED MORE ICE TO BATH AROUND FOOD )
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED COOKED RICE IN NON FUNCTIONING REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER SALSA IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEEF IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL IN COOKED RICE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ICE BIN Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EMPLOYEE EATING AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. NUMEROUS OPEN DRINKS CONTAINERS ON PLATES AND AT PREP TABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE CORODED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ITEMS IN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Light not functioning. WALKIN FREEZER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK GARLIC POWDER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHILI RELLENO (CONTAINS COMMINUTED MEAT) 52'F ON KITCHEN COUNTER Corrected On Site. ADDED ICE WATER TO ICE BATH AROUND FOOD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 LARGE TUBS OF REFRIED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED YESTERDAY, 80,78, 77'F. Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WASHED LETTUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS FOODS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN COOKED RICE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. SERVER AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN CORRODED.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. BEER COOLER AT SERVER AREA REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. UNSEALED WOOD PLANK USED AS A DISH WASHING AIDE AT TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY BUILDUP ON PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER AT COOKLINE
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WIRE RACKS IN SAME COOLER
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. NO HOT WATER : ONE OF TWO FAUCETS AT TRIPLE SINK
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. IN ONION BIN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400ppm CHLORINE IN SANI BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. NEAR DISH MACHINE
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2010Routine - 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, cheese.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked foods.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site, ice too shallow, not touching pans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, in sink.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, chrizo on shelf in cooler unwrapped. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, ice tea urn. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, ice.
  • 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, walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, dated 5/08.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, rusted.
  • Critical. Observed interior tops of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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