Aj's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 120 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Apalachicola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AJ'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 120 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320
License #: 2901259
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Turned off due to hot water leaking.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar area. Bottle of bleach and soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area. Turned off due to leak. **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In front of hood system
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen and bar.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in bar area leaking.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Half of kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dawn setting on the foods shelve next to BBQ sauce and season. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be corrected by 8/12/2013 **Warning**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Sugar.
  • 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**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the women's restroom needs a sign at the hand sink.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.rice container not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed hand sink next to ice machine food been dump inside the hand sink and in the bar area there was a wet towel on the sink and a sorry bottle.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees inside the womens restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin cooler on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Observed raw eggs over cooked foods inside the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken over cooked soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar container on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions inside the men's restrooms.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees inside the womens restrooms.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed the cook engaging in foods preparation not wearing a restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed handsink in the kitchen area has a plastic cup and towel inside the sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar and flour not labeled. Corrected On Site.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 10 live roaches around the reachin cooler doors corrected on site by terminix pest service. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2011.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 25 dead roaches underneath the three compartment sink. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2011.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 30 live roaches around the motor of the freezer corrected on site by terminix pests service. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2011.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 4 live roaches next to microwave correctedbon site by terminix pests service. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2011.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 5 dead roaches on the cookline. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2011.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed paper towels on the floor .
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation without hair restraint.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the reach cooler gaskets.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Observed utensils stored inside dirty containers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.Observed two Raid cans in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Observed milk inside the walkin cooler not date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed a bowl inside the sugar dispensing sugar.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed barehand contact with lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the waitress station.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets needs cleaning on the cook line.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cooking oil setting on the floor next to the opened fryers.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb outside.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with water.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the waitress station.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the posted mix.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked food items in walkin cooler.9/1/09 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 06-05-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.pork chops Repeat Violation.9/1/09 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.9/1/09
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-01-1 No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked food items in walkin cooler.9/1/09 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.pork chops Repeat Violation.9/1/09 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walkin cooler-case of lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.9/1/09
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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