Joe & Eddies Restaurant, 400 Eglin Pkwy N, Fort Walton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: JOE & EDDIES RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 Eglin Pkwy N, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
License #: 5603744
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of toaster.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, to drain grease from bacon/sausage.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Doors in disrepair to storage room and employee restroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in dishpit area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, refrigerators across from expo area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair by kitchen back door.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Chlorine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food (beans) removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage patties 113 °F, Operator moved closer to heat lamp.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw pork over butter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over pork. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Provided Time As A Public Health Control paperwork.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink, by Three Compartment Sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink, pans stored in wait station area.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by Three Compartment Sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... Kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... Kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water pooled in cook line reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at identified employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Baking sheet placed over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees, brad, ken, Fred, Chris. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... spaghetti, reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Chris in charge **Warning** Edward Perillo, expired certification, 10/8/13
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Employee training expired.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked potatoes **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light over bread and over to go containers at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken breast **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. At wait station **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen and wait station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Chris in charge **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad , tuna salad , bagged turkey , diced ham **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee jackets hung over grits, pancake storage rack.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door frame.
  • Basic - Line cooler door hinges in disrepair... doors misaligned. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster and grease receptacle lids... Outside.
  • Basic - Prep cooler cooler door gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - Soiled wall/ledge where condiments stored.
  • High Priority - Server failed to wash hands and apply hand sanitizer/antiseptic prior to touching cornbread with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dishmachine room handsink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... Chili in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing... far end of kitchen.
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory... handsink by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No hand sanitizer at one handsink used by waitstaff per AOP agreement.
  • Critical - Observed air gap around upper-right corner of back kitchen exit door.
  • Observed door gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed misaligned prep cooler door... right door hinge loose.
  • Observed moderate amount of grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... portioned turkey @ 50f, prep cooler top deck. pls do not overstack containers. This results in improper holding temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and more than 24 hours with not date marked... chili, walk in cooler.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease/food scraps on cook line equipment sides/exteriors.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit door in poor repair... torn, cook line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed waitstaff touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site... discussed policy with mgr.
  • Observed walk in freezer door not fully closing... ice buildup around door frame.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Copy of last inspection report not available.
  • Critical - Observed glass cleaner stored by single service size cereal boxes.
  • Critical - Observed grease / food ladened equipment sides.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed no soap at handsink by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris splash... by toaster table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, prepared meat spaghetti sauce not dated... walk in cooler.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cook line household type refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements...not checking/monitoring food product temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed bread rack stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed employee employee not wash hands before putting gloves on.
  • Observed food/grease build-up on equipment sides.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sausage @ 49 f., household type refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk in freezer door not closing fully...ice buildup around door.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs...by handwash sink in dishmachine room. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on top back side of dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease/dust on hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/grease on cook line equipment exteriors.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...where condiments stored.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham @ 46 f., ice bath. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shrimp/crab @ 58 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...sausage @ 79 f., cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee not wash hands prior to donning gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed waitstaff touching dinner rolls with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed damaged walk in freezer door gasket...ice buildup and doesn't close properly.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled ...white refrigerator, cook line.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface...walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb...by dishroom handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed water dripping from walk in cooler light fixture. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed turnip greens covered while cooling. Corrected On Site...discussed proper cooling methods.
  • Observed torn reach in freezer gasket...cook's line.
  • Observed walk in cooler door not fully closing.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of soil on dish machine.
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored in hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibbs...left side of handsink in dishmachine room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...sink by walk in cooler.
  • Observed grease/oil accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sausage @ 45., line refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham tray on ice cart @ 54 f, cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food, hamburger bun/lettuce/tomato with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue including soiled gaskets....cook's line.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris/grease on equipment sides.
  • Observed moderate grease/food scraps buildup under cooking equipment.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements...not monitoring temperatures.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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