Loop Pizza Grill (The), 869 Sadler Rd, Amelia Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOOP PIZZA GRILL (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 869 Sadler Rd, Amelia Island, FL 32034
License #: 5500867
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Some tiles on cooks line are missing with standing water in there place
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at time of inspection. Corrective action-manager found one from website **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning (salt and pepper combo) in bulk container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Slaw dressing dated 6/29 thru 7/7 in walk in cooler. Corrective aciton-manager voluntarily discarded product
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. In house made bleu cheese dressing prepared on 6/28 (per manager) in reach in cooler in back kitchen area. In house made slaw dressing dated 6/29 in walk in cooler .Corrective action-manager voluntarily discarded products.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Card for Abby expired in March 2014
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several on top of make table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in kitchen stacked wet
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan covers have some black build up on them
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under several boards in kitchen
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available at time of inspection
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gaskets on coolers on cooks line are not inserted properly in corners of doors
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups on floor at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker is on portion of splitter that attaches to faucet. Needs to be move do other end of splitter where hose is attached
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions 129°, sauerkraut 131°, cooked mushrooms 129° all on small steam table next to make table. Corrective action-manager turned unit hotter and stirred all products
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from establishments in cooler on cooks line and one behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in flour container with handle touching product **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back kitchen area missing protection
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups for service at front counter not inverted
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under one cutting board in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 47°, lettuce 50°-53° in top of make table on cooks line. Corrective action-manager placed lids on pans to keep cold air in
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles have some black build up on them
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Sink in middle of cooks line has ice in it from employee drink
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice chute on unit in guest area has some black build up in it
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Establishment utilizes third party training but does not have any record keeping to indicate which employees have been trained and which ones have not
  • 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. Melissa Homberg expired 10/02/2013
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and sweater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk and shredded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Employee was rinsing a bag of whipped topping in front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 11-18-11.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Interior
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dusty fan **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Cook line coolers
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Slight **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Office **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By tea maker **Corrected On-Site**
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. port. mushrooms cooked 6/9 52'F Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. damp towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan cover in reach-in
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep plastic containers, stacked. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. reach-in cooler pooling water
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tenders, reach-in freezer. bag of fries tossed on top
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under bacon
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. salad reach-in pooling water
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. lemon
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 47-52'F top of make table Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in prep area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. mandarin oranges
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered/stacked Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys on prep table
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. open chicken over fries, reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. sani bucket on floor Repeat Violation.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
12/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mac & cheese 48F, discarded ; hamburger 43-48F, ice bath Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. only mac & cheese and raw broccoli in unit. Thermometer reading 50F, don't store potentially hazardous food until maintaining 41F or below Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 28F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not properly protected from contamination. cutting bread by handsink, no splash guard; moved cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. cheese at front counter prep unit Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza prep unit; 6 doors upright reach-in, front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. using cloth towel under cutting board
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves at prep area and dishmachine area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at a sink. mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. By cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe/faucet at plumbing fixture. prep sink Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping ice
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 flies
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under ice machine and prep equipment Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. windex hanging by clean pans Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat in bucket more than 400ppm
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue substance by clean pans
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember how to calibrate thermometer; minimum cooking temperatures; and big 4 foodborne illnesses.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Sheri
  • 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. some expired
9/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mac and cheese in reachin, iced down Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooler by cook line, thermometer reading 50F; don't use this cooler until fixed
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. blue cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touched cooked mushrooms and cooked bacon; got gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washing hands with soap under running water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. some lids and containers for food are cracked
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza cooler and front counter cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior and exterior Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cheese holder on prep unit Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in pizza reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf above 3 comp sink and above salad cooler at front counter
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at a sink. mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. on faucet at 2 comp sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink by prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under all equipment throughout kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen
  • Light not functioning. hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue substance
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk, front counter
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several small containers with powder, kitchen and front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front counter and inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons not under sneeze guard; front counter
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken and hamburger over cooked mushroom and bacon in drawers
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza unit
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep units Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. inside
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary test strips
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on pans, shelf Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with mold-like substance and/or soil deposits. coca ice tube dispenser, front counter
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula between tables, pizza area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. across from fryers and by prep sink; plumber coming at 2pm mgr said
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. plumber coming back at 2pm today
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink faucets
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. pizza hood light
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. all sanitizer bucket
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.abc in front counter
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by ice machine
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. has 2007
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Spatula between tables.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed hole in wall. Behind floor mixer.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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