Blue Diner, 5868 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Blue Diner
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5868 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208
License #: 2612424
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall. Men''s restroom and in multiple location through out facility. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In storage area where white deep freezer is located. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler next to prep sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet with black hose attached next to water heater. **Warning**
6/26/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers. Through out kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Men's restroom and in multiple location through out facility. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for rice in pan with water 88°F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In storage area where white deep freezer is located. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler next to prep sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler next to fryers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw pork in up right reach in cooler next to prep sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Under oven in kitchen and in dry goods storage room under dry goods rack. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Top of wall above hand sink in restroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet with black hose attached next to water heater. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Mop sink removed in mop sink closet. **Warning**
6/20/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Dry storage area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers on rack.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large containers on rack
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small pan at front counter next to rice pots.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of sprite in cooler at front counter with other drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through out kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler next to triple sink. Chicken was moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at front counter.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In reach in cooler. Cracked eggs were removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet next to hot water heater.
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. IN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead bug on premises. 1 DEAD BUG IN ROOM MARKED MOP SINK. Bug was removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 3 CANS OF RAID IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. SINK NEXT TO TRIPLE SINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. BOTTLE OF CLEAR LIQUID ON SHELF AT FRONT COUNTER
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Scoop in bulk container of flour.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 Containers of milk in reach in cooler.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles at front line area.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoop in bulk container of rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water at triple sink, using vice grip to turn on water.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles at front line area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by food cart. Corrected On Site. Cart removed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above prep table in kitchen.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • 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.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Sneeze guard at front counter serving line broken.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils bottom shelf. Corrected On Site. Drink was disposed.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. 2 Large fans in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures coving coming apart from wall beside triple sink and reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease, soil and or food debris. Can opener, interior of both reach in cooler and freezer, multiple shelving throughout kitchen and food carts in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Frozen collard greens in plastic bag on table.
3/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork ribs at 51'F. Cooked on 7/12/11 and cooled over night. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey wings at 50'F at 6hrs. and 15 mins. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans under prep table. Knife used for slicing meat.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking access next to 3 comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Knife not soaked, sanitized, and air dried prior to sharpening and wiping off with dirty apron. Corrected On Site. Mgr. stopped employee from using knife on food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Corner of kitchen behind reach in cooler. Also hole in wall. Discussed with Mgr. He will repair.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in wall. Corner of kitchen behind reach in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Reach in coolers not working. Repair service on site at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Dry storage room.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To-go trays not stored inverted in storage room.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Baked chicken and bbq chicken at 128'F on front line steam table. Mgr. reheated immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pork ribs at 51'F. 10lbs.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet, WOMEN : Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning, STORAGE ROOM.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner, MISSING KNOB FOR 3 COMPARMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, BAG OF RICE.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, FRONT COUNTER .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, WHITE REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .
  • 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, NEAR STORAGE RACK.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSIONS.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, RAW SHRIMP OVER BROCCOLI / REACHIN FREEZER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine., PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, KITCHEN .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, KITCHEN .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, WSTER DAMAGE .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER .
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use, ON HAND 50-550
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, KNIIVES .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.,women .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, KITCHEN .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, KITCHEN .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, BEHIND PREP TABLE .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS .
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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