J F Kicks, 3343 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: J F KICKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3343 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
License #: 3915627
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Reach-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.
09/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. O ppm chlorine
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in chest freezergasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 300 ppm
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit, raw chicken over crab cakes
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cole slaw
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Doors of reach in cooler at bar
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone and keys
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Dirty mop wter not dumped from last night
  • Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sheila shine
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Oysters on the half shell in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black chef jacket on rack with Aunt Jemima yellow corn mix.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Next to the ice machine
  • Basic - Waste line passing through ice storage bin. Bar area.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gravy in the walk in cooler dated 03/31/2013
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to beverage station in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in the walk in cooler.
4/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reachin cooler on cooks lline
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. lexans
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. drains in kitchen floors
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. toaster oven
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. knife
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. voluntary threw away Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Observed posted license expired 02/01/2012.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed small plastic cup without handle used as scoop in sauce container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs in make table refrigerator by walk-in cooler measured 45 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - cleaners in spray bottles not labeled.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee making sandwiches with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust build up on fan covers in 2-door cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - reach-in coolers throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed using small plastic cup without handle as scoop in "pepper jam" container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter mixer stored in 73F water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - make table refrigerator on cooks line.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Water running at 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach-in cooler (small make table refrigerator across from fryers) gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner stored by lemons in bar. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table refrigerator next to the walk-in cooler not maintaining temperature at 41F or below.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0PPM. Employees must use 3-compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils until dishmachine is fixed and in good working condition.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed food and other debris on shelf under grill.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime and mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Refrigerator next to the ice maker.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Small plastic cups without handle used as scoop in sauce containers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, coleslaw, etc. in the make-table refrigerator next to the walk-in cooler measured 50F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed water pooling in bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of flour not stored in covered container.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored in between coolers. Corrected On Site.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - 2 door reach-in-cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - mens restroom toilet stall.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing above coolers.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked - soup in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - soup not date marked in reach-in-cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in sqeeze bottles, and salt and sugar under counter not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces in small plastic containers at 49 degree F.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container - flour and sugar scoop handle in product.
  • Critical. Observed employee not washing hands between glove change.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coke can on prep table.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed tape wrapped around ice scoop handle.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - 2 door reach-in-cooler
  • Observed reach-in-cooler (prep) gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor - ice bucket.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - mens restroom toilet stall.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Observed paper towel dispenser not working in middle sink - kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors - kitchen back door.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile missing above coolers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust - walk-in-cooler fan cover.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cellular phone and clothing stored on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Soap in sqeeze bottles not labeled.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label refrigerated-food containers with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not keave bread crumbs in open bags; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Do not handle garnishes with bare hands; wash hands, and wear disposable-plastic gloves, when handling fresh vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Clean the foid crumbs from the refrigerator-door gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the brown substance from the ceiling baffle of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the insides of the refrigerators. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin next to ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. white baffle needs to be cleaned
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. white styrofoam cups next to tea urn not inverted
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar and next to soda machine in back
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. not in all coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. portion cup in coleslaw
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop handlle down in sugar
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. tall reachin and unit on cookline -duct tape holding gasket on
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. kitchen areas
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar areas
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. need to be inverted on cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on back shelf
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on wrong part of y-valve
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar areas
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar areas
  • Employee lockers improperly located. mens jacket on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. several coolers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugsr and coleslaw
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. coleslaw
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in two ice bins
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. pink fuzzy substance in holster
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on cookline
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. soiled trays
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. the vacuum breaker is in wrong location on y-valves
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar areas
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. deoderant on prep tables
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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