Boston's The Gourmet Pizza, 13070 City Station Dr, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BOSTON'S THE GOURMET PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13070 City Station Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2614197
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple containers, 2 containers at the wait station had large white styrofoam cups in them and 1 container in dry storage area with seasoned flour in it has large black bowl in container.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. The side of fryers.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Licensed displayed by the front door has expiration date of 6/1/14
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on prep table next to saut station.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pasta at stove and saut line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack next to the dish machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers on storage rack next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above the fryers.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board in use by employee preparing salads
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Above stove and pizza oven
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at wait station no thermometer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to salad cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers coming out of dish machine after washing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Pork ribs on shelf in the rear of freezer.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple bucket through out kitchen 1 by hand sink at the end of cook line and next to pizza oven. Mgr got buckets up off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers 1 with salt in it at the wait station and 1 in the dry storage area with seasoned flour as per the manager.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler on the shelf near the entrance Chicken 54°F, Pasta 46°F, at 1015 am, second temp taken at 1042 am Chicken 48°F, Pasta 41°F. Manager stated that the delivery driver had left the walk in cooler door open during delivery. Third Temp taken at 1153am Chicken 40°F, Pasta 39°F
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee squatted down while try to light the oven to the stove, employee had on gloves and touched the floor to gain his balance several times. Upon lighting the oven the employee went over to the cook line then got a clean bowl no gloves changed or hands washed.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee went to the hand sink got soap the came over to prep sink beside stove and washed hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sink at waiter station had small spoon in it. Mgr removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Container of fryer oil.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers on rack next to dish machine.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on rack next to dish machine.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth in sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Thought out kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wet cloth **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at triple sink rack
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
10/8/2013Routine - 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Waiter station sink blocked by container with lemons in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Temp is only 140 F. Dis continue use of machine until proper rinse temperature can be achieved.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on shelf at pizza build area next to screen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Pepsi at waiter station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Puzza build area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. 2 Cans on the dry storage rack in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler at waiter station.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, REACHIN COOLER : COOKLINE : SALAD
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, BRACLET.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, REAR DOOR :
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, PLASTIC CONTAINERS :
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE : 48 F COOKLINE : CHEESE 45 F REACHIN COOLER : SALAD This violation must be corrected by : 4/3/12.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SASE OF CUPS MECHANICAL ROOM:
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar 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. FRONT COUNTER : NEAR DOOR ENTRANCE:
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above,131 BROCCOLI SOUP
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting containers on storage racks in dish washing area.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wiping cloth under cutting board, cookline. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Behind bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 8 heavily dented cans in total.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing container. Server area by entrance to restaurant. Corrected On Site. Removed container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, ranch dressing both 47 degrees F, both in make table reach cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site. Heat lamp causing product to heat up. Put lids on products.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Sauces in cold table at cookline. Corrected On Site. Given Time in Lieu of Temperature form.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Containers and lids in dry storage not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of napkins, dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Black beans 117 degrees F in bain marie. Corrected On Site. Stirred product, brought up to temperature.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wiping gloves on soiled apron and touching ready to eat food without first changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented cans.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Next to bar triple sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food grade spray bottle near grill. Corrected On Site. Labeled oil.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF BIG 5 EXCLUSION ILLNESS :
  • Clean , utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, BAR
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, TOP:LEFT:
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda GUN HOLSTER , BAR:
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, WAIT STAFF.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, DISHMACHINE AREA: Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, REAR DOOR.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, CLOTH TOWEL UNDER. CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, HAIR WITHOUT WASHING HANDS/WAITAREA
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area, STORAGE ROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, PLASTIC CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. KITCHEN NEAR DEEPFAT FRYER .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, ICE CHUTE .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, BAR/ TOP REAR.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, NEAR DUMPSTER .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, FRONT ENTRANCE .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, STORAGE RACK/ NEAR OVEN.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only, WIRING FROM CEILING .
  • Critical. Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only, ELECTRICAL ROOM.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, BEVERAGE DRAIN / DINNING ROOM
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, EMPLOYEES RESTROOM .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, NEAR FRONT COUNTER
  • Light not functioning, LIGHT IN HOOD.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, 2 BOTTLES / KITCHEN . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES .
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, BLACK BEANS /DISCARDED 1 GALLONS
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area, TEA STORED NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, DIRTY DISHES TO CLEAN ONES.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener,CAN OPER BLADE . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, WAITAREA .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda GUN HOLSTER , BAR
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, CUPS NEAR BAR.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • 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, NEAR OFFICE.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, REAR DOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, CHEMICAL ROOM.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/3/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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