Ramirez Restaurant, 1237 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAMIREZ RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1237 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073-4158
License #: 2000834
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Ramirez Restaurant, 1237 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan cover
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Built in thermometer on plight reach in cooler in kitchen, by hand sink, broken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Garlic mortars
09/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan cover
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 55, chicken 55 in upright reach in by hand sink in kitchen. Corrective action-moved to working unit. Establishment has adequate other refrigeration.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Built in thermometer on plight reach in cooler in kitchen, by hand sink, broken **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical bottles in bar area hand sink
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Garlic mortars
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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. Upright reach in by hand sink in kitchen. Ambient air temp 58°. **Repeat Violation**
07/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan cover, on cook line
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken, freezer
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife on magnet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Dry storage closet
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 64°, cheesecake 59° in black reach in cooler. Corrective action-items discarded
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over plant foods, on cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork, chicken and beef in same container in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By black reach in
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By black reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at all hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Black refrigerator, ambient air temp 58°
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Over food in dry storage. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Black reach in cooler in server station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chopped lettuce.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 9 in bar area. Cleaned by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer. Pork over soup in reach in freezer by make table in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server station. Turned on by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shit off at hand sink in server area. Turned on by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Large ice machine in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan cover in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty apron on dry storage shelf in kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49, beef 45, beans 47, chicken 49. Corrective action items iced
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Bowl containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap by handsink
  • 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. Walk in cooler ambient air temp 47?
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken 107-117?. Corrective action moved to cooler
1/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. white freezer leg broken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 60'F Corrected On Site. added to existing time in lieu procedure
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink clogged
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exteriors reach in cooler SERVICE GALLEY .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.DAIRY needs date of opening .
  • Critical - Observed soil residue inside TORTILLA CHIPS storage container in service galley .NEEDS CLEANING .
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS coolers need cleaning .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.WET CLOTH TOWELS used underneath cutting boards.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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.
  • Observed EVIDENCE of establishment COOKING OUT DOORS IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT .ROTTISERIE UNIT SET UP OUTSIDE ,ALSO BURNED WOODS .(OWNER AGREED TO DISCONTINUE WITH SUCH ACTIVITY ).
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.HOOD FILTERS.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.PREPARATION TABLES throughout establishment .shelvings etc.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.KITCHEN .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.BAR.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 18F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw pork in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cheese cake in upright freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. cracked lid for chips
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. for beans Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in or walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. one door on upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. wash, sanitize, rinse at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in upright reachin cooler
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. straws at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. handsink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. hot shot at Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 4 foodborne illnesses
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01A-06-1 Observed operator unable to verify source of shellfish stock. TAGS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-18-1 Observed foods containing unapproved food additives. BLACK DEBRIS IN BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-25-1 Observed food with mold-like growth. CURDLED MILK IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANUFACTURERS EXPIRATION DATE: 6/14/10 Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE, MILK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, open gallon of milk, open cheeses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC/OIL 80'F IN KITCHEN ON COUNTER. HAM 44, PORK 46, CHEESE 46, CHICKEN 45'F : ALL IN WALK-IN COOLER. (COMPLIED AT 24hr. CALLBACK)
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK-IN COOLER (COMPLIED AT 24hr. CALLBACK)
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-12-1 Observed food stored in standing water. PEELED PLANTAINS, CARROTS. WATER APPEARS VERY SOILED
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF COOKING OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HAIR WITH GLOVES ON
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. WATCHES, RINGS
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves - After handling soiled customer plates
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WOOD BOWLS USED FOR PLANTAINS
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. THICK GRIMY BUILDUP INSIDE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment, white scale inside. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. TRIPLE SINK AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, left all over kitchen.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-19-1 Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled, also soiled outside.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed moldy buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. SALAD COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OLD FOOD ENCRUSTED IN WOOD BOWLS
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GARLIC/OIL MIXTURE IN HEAVILY SOILED CONTAINER
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. HEAVY GRIMY BUILDUP ON ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldy water. GLASS CHILLER AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AT BAR
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY BUILDUP ON WIRE EACKS THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces, walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY BUILDUP ON PORTABLE RADIO
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF SALAD COOLER DOORS
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF SINKS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DOORS OF REFRIGERATORS
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FRONT OF ICE MACHINE
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE TOP
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE COFFEE MAKER
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris/residue on nonfood-contact surface. UNUSED REACH-IN DRAWERS IN KITCHEN
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris/grease on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE FRYER CABINETS
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISH RACKS ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN DISHES IN HEAVILY SOILED BUS TUBS
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDLE MISSING: KITCHEN NEAR ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SEVERAL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar and kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 5 ON FLOOR AT BAR, ONE ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. EXTERIOR DOOR IN BACK OF DINING ROOM
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed debris accumulated on bar floor under equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris/residue accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. UNDER ELECTRICAL OUTLET, NEAR BACK KITCHEN DOOR
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NEAR BACK KITCHEN DOOR, INSIDE STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm CHLORINE IN SANI BUCKET
  • Critical. Violation: 45-15-2 No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 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. ABC AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 45-40-2 Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K
  • Critical. Violation: 45-40-2 Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. ABC AT BAR
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. ASST. MANAGER KRISTI
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. NO PROOF FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed operator unable to verify source of shellfish stock. TAGS NOT AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS
  • Critical. Observed foods containing unapproved food additives. BLACK DEBRIS IN BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. CURDLED MILK IN WALK-IN COOLER. MANUFACTURERS EXPIRATION DATE: 6/14/10 Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE, MILK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC/OIL 80'F IN KITCHEN ON COUNTER. HAM 44, PORK 46, CHEESE 46, CHICKEN 45'F : ALL IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Observed food stored in standing water. PEELED PLANTAINS, CARROTS. WATER APPEARS VERY SOILED
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUGS OF COOKING OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HAIR WITH GLOVES ON
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. WATCHES, RINGS
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves - After handling soiled customer plates
  • Critical. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WOOD BOWLS USED FOR PLANTAINS
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. THICK GRIMY BUILDUP INSIDE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. TRIPLE SINK AT BAR
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed moldy buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. SALAD COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OLD FOOD ENCRUSTED IN WOOD BOWLS
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GARLIC/OIL MIXTURE IN HEAVILY SOILED CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. HEAVY GRIMY BUILDUP ON ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldy water. GLASS CHILLER AT BAR
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AT BAR
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF SALAD COOLER DOORS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY BUILDUP ON PORTABLE RADIO
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY BUILDUP ON WIRE EACKS THROUGHOUT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DOORS OF REFRIGERATORS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF SINKS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE COFFEE MAKER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE TOP
  • Observed build-up of food debris/residue on nonfood-contact surface. UNUSED REACH-IN DRAWERS IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of food debris/grease on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE FRYER CABINETS
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISH RACKS ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FRONT OF ICE MACHINE
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN DISHES IN HEAVILY SOILED BUS TUBS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDLE MISSING: KITCHEN NEAR ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. SEVERAL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. KITCHEN
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 5 ON FLOOR AT BAR, ONE ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. EXTERIOR DOOR IN BACK OF DINING ROOM
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris/residue accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. UNDER ELECTRICAL OUTLET, NEAR BACK KITCHEN DOOR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NEAR BACK KITCHEN DOOR, INSIDE STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm CHLORINE IN SANI BUCKET
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. ABC AT BAR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with expired inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. ABC AT BAR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. ASST. MANAGER KRISTI
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. NO PROOF FOR SOME EMPLOYEES
6/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, open gallon of milk, open cheeses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment, white scale inside. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, left all over kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled, also soiled outside.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces, walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar and kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed debris accumulated on bar floor under equipment.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, open gallon of milk, open cheeses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, front cooler with flan, 3 milk cake, cheesecake, etc. Pasta in walk in not dated. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods in chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods in walk in cooler.Poster previously provided.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Salmon, chicken and pork (all raw) laid on each other on tray in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sausage placed directly on shelf in reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, grocery store plastic bags used in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment, white scale inside. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, left all over kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soiled mango cooler nozzle.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, also soiled outside.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stains on soda dispensing nozzles and rack underneath. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces, walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, handwashing sink knobs, faucets, cooler handles, etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, bar handwashing sink has disconnected pipe under sink.
  • Drain cover(s) missing, floor drain by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bar and kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on bar floor under equipment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, wet towels
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering, rehung aprons, dirty linen left all over.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease and food accumulated under and behind equipment.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat light was over cold items on buffet. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, chest freezer-lid taped together. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, beans, rice, sugar, etc.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mildew stain in the interior of ice machine, behind shield. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces, exterior of and lids on bulk containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk in shelves.
  • Observed sticky residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces throughout, faucets, handles, shelves, etc.
  • Critical. Bar Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease and food accumulated under and behind equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, dirt or dust.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, broken mildewed cooler at bar.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about RAMIREZ RESTAURANT? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
RAMIREZ RESTAURANT respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend RAMIREZ RESTAURANT to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of RAMIREZ RESTAURANT (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
AMC THEATRES ORANGE PARK 24Orange Park, FL
WHITEY'S FISH CAMPOrange Park, FL
*
TACO BELL # 23720Orange Park, FL
*****
BURGER KING #17-7881Orange Park, FL
**•
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

CHEERS III
FOO WONG GARDEN
BOSS DOG
CURT'S HOT DOGS
ISLAND HOPPER
RAMIREZ RESTAURANT
DUNKIN DONUTS
HILTON GARDEN INN

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: