Bowl America Orange Park, 361 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BOWL AMERICA ORANGE PARK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 361 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073-4322
License #: 2000216
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on cheese container
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Fan guard
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Bottom of left door, upright unit
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Sausage patties thawed 6/3/14, voluntarily discarded
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, cheese sauce and cut lettuce 46° in front reach in cooler. Corrective action-items moved to working cooler and items inside rearranged to allow better air flow
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Philly steak on top shelf
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 10° high
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Front reach in 46°. Items inside rearranged to allow better air flow
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey dated 2/5 **Repeat Violation**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. In reach in freezer and cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary over400 ppm.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. .chlorine over 200 ppm.
  • 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. Ham.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Too close to pizza oven to get to safely.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reads 40° in ice bath.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Turkey dated2/07.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Unit by grill
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza boxes in bar area
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Box freezers in bar area unlocked
  • Intermediate - Black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned pepperoni
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. two door reach-in
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. portioned raw beef over ready-to-eat foods in upright freezer
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. hot dogs
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.CONSULO JAMES.expired may 17 2011.MUST HAVE NEW CERTIFICATION BY CALLBACK INSPECTION.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.NUMEROUS TANKS not secured .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not inverted WATER NESTING PRESENT .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEE not washing hands when changing gloves ,after handling customers money and returning to food preparation . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.FOOD EMPLOYEE wearing watch.
  • Critical - Observed raw SHELL EGGS stored over ready-to-eat food ,inside reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.bags of plastic utencils STORED UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK in rear area ,next to 3 comparment sink REMOVE FROM THIS AREA.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 Corrected On Site. Cooler closed.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers in handsink bar area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Hand lotion by cups.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottles ofhemical on dry storage shelf by bulk container.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED CHEESES, HOT DOGS, LUNCH MEATS, SOUR CREAM, ETC.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-07-1 Probe thermometer not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. SOME PLASTIC TUPPERWARE BOWLS DISINTEGRATING
  • Critical. Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-05-1 Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM USED IN TRIPLE SINK AT SAME TIME
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONVEYOR OVEN
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HANDSINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN USED AS DUMP SINK, ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE
5/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Adulteration of food product. BLACK DEBRIS IN ICE AT BAR ICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED CHEESES, HOT DOGS, LUNCH MEATS, SOUR CREAM, ETC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY CREAMER 50-59'F INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR UNDER TEA MACHINE. CHEESE 50-52, SOUR CREAM 53'F INSIDE MAKETABLE UNIT. HOT DOGS 44, CHEESE 44'F INSIDE "RAETONE" BRAND REFRIGERATOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 REFRIGERATORS: "RAETONE" BRAND REFRIGERATOR, SMALL REFRIGERATOR UNDER TEA MACHINE, MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Probe thermometer not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BACON ABOVE LUNCH MEATS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. HALF-EATEN EMPLOYEE FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR WITH READY-TO-EAT CUSTOMER FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SOME PLASTIC TUPPERWARE BOWLS DISINTEGRATING
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM USED IN TRIPLE SINK AT SAME TIME
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONVEYOR OVEN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldy substance. MOLDY WATER INSIDE BOTTOM OF KEG COOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. "RAETONE" REFRIGERATOR, INSIDE BOTTOM
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HANDSINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN USED AS DUMP SINK, ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MANAGER UNSURE OF HOW TO CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER Corrected On Site.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chili, pizza cheese. ** 51 degrees F. cheese at callback.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, hot dogs, cheese, sandwich meats, chili, etc.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not conspicuous. 1 small sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chili, pizza cheese.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Opened chili last night, placed in cooler last night and is 47 degrees now. Mgr. states she had it out this morning while rearranging cooler-?? All other items checked were 41 degrees F or less.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, raetone cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, paper cup for sugar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed interior top of microwave soiled, end of bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stain in the interior of bar ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of Raetone brand reach-in cooler soiled with stains on walls, doors, etc.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pixxa oven too close to handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink by pizza oven lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items on shelf stored by food, tea bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Unable to locate card for C. James.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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