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Restaurant: WACKO'S BAR & GRILL
Address: 3701 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207-5642
Type: Permanent Food Service
License #: 2609854
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 12/28/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour?
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bar cooler with milk
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk container
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. knob missing on grill
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezeer soiled with accumulation of food residue, fries
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 50 throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches seen crawling around bar area right outside kitchen. 10 seen crawling in door frame at kitchen, 10 inside kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like build up
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwashing area.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. with food
12/28/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour?
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bar cooler with milk
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. fry oil jugs
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk container
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. knob missing on grill
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezeer soiled with accumulation of food residue, fries
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like build up
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. with food
12/28/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site/processed and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. burger 128-instructed to reheat to 165 for 15 s and hold at 135 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes, etc in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. ice machine filter outdated
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. tablet had not dissolved-UNSANITIZED DISHES SHALL NOT BE USED
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. near ice machine
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris in walk in cooler.
  • Light not functioning. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp locks on storage sheds
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 40F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on black pepper Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. prep unit Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dirt and soil deposits. exterior of ice machine, by lid
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. prep unit Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters over grill Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in bbq pits
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping water Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in employee restroom, kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 big dead roaches on mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 flies
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. in disrepair by dishmachine
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under fryers
  • Observed hole in wall. by spices shelf
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents in walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over cook line and in soda syrup room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. quaternary tablets next spices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottle by cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue and orange solution
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. expired on 6/1/09
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/25/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued




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