J Baja's Mexican Grill, 15309 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: J BAJA'S MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15309 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3909798
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 9/5/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling)
  • Observed hole in wall.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(47 degrees)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged.(ABC) 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.(ABC)For reporting purposes only.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - soda dispenser)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(for chips)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed damaged dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(inside sandwich reach in)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottle)
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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 (new owner)
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(kitchen under handsink)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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