Paradise Grille & Bar, 1406 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PARADISE GRILLE & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1406 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303-5642
License #: 4702225
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/7/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Chicken salad
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food egg batter cold held at74 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Outside bar cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Wrap prep.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on stove top.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun holder.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on line.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust , air ducts above cooks line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. KENNETH
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated drawers under grill and in walk in cooler cold holding greater than 41 F. Fish and chicken.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit; liquid at breading station, uncovered during period with down time. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice flakes scoop.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Container with no handle used as a bleu cheese dressing scoop.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; two door True refrigerator.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelves in make table reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine; outside bar.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves. Second Repeat Violation.
  • Clean utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, exterior north side of building and outside bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at outside bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at outside bar.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning intake vent cover; across from slicer by outside bar entrance.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above steam table.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use behind refrigerator by mixer. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate behind refrigerator by mixer. For reporting purposes only.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable; cook line, salad prep, and bread cutting areas.
  • Violation: 15-14-1 Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rusted metal shelves for clean dishes/equipment storage.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and flaking.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two-door reach in cooler has rusted and flaking shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed heavily accumulated grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment and steam table.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; some fluorescent lights in kitchen.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash at cook line.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken in three compartment sink. 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. Plastic cups used as ice scoops; front and outside bar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn during food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. A sanitizer solution is in use at seafood breading station for dipping soiled hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable; cook line, salad prep, and bread cutting areas.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rusted metal shelves for clean dishes/equipment storage.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and flaking.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two-door reach in cooler has rusted and flaking shelves.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue; by cook line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knife under printer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 50 old rodent droppings found in water heater closet, and three old rodent droppings on dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavily accumulated grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment and steam table.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers; by outside bar doorway.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; some fluorescent lights in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Bleach spray bottle stored with uncovered tea pitcher. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF Items in walk in cooler not held at 41 F or below.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit; two door reach in cooler by upright freezer.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dishroom storage shelves are rusted.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in shelves and ceiling.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of handle at walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; attached knife rack and wall by walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage shelves under mats.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils not properly stored. Tongs hanging at end of cook line making contact with garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on cardboard near ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 100 dried rodent droppings found at inside bar in corner, under register. Also numerous in water heater space in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of dead rodent by water heater.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Corner behind dishroom shelf has visible daylight.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Green pipe coming from outside bar to inside bar.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers; in kitchen and dishroom.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested, in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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