J & J Bar-B-Que & Soul Food, 1720 Nw 38 Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: J & J BAR-B-QUE & SOUL FOOD
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 1720 Nw 38 Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
License #: 5250435
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ribs, and Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and Cheese, Chicken, and Ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize bucket. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. (Meat in freezer).
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIBS, & CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade grocery bags used for food storage.
  • Observed ceiling in poor repair.
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commmissary as required. Last visit was 4/7/10.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Goat, & Beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered lemonade on top of freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service BBQ sauce jugs.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/22/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 47-08-2 Observed electrical wiring exposed and socket pulling away from wall. For reporting purposes only.
10/10/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken at 78 Degrees F. on floor of smoker.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken on floor of smoker.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave very soiled.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Water coming from trailer behind mobile unit.
  • Critical. Observed 27 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by approximately 20-30 live roaches found on door, and in door frame leading to back room.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 12 live roaches found on side of refrigerator in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. One Shot Ant & Roach Killer stored on bottom shelf of prep. table with can foods, and sugar.
  • Critical. Observed silver 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.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring exposed and socket pulling away from wall. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commmissary as required.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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