Puff Cigar Bar, 923 N University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PUFF CIGAR BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 923 N University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
License #: 2613617
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 plus roaches in kitchen by fryers. One roach at bar by kitchen entry. At callback inspection on 4/10/2014 observed three live roaches by bar area/kitchen entry. As well as one dead. In kitchen behind grill top observed one live roach.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout in kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 plus roaches in kitchen by fryers. One roach at bar by kitchen entry.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pooling water. Make table.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature is 50°.kitchen. No food in establishment. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL UNIT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAING ITEMS AT 41°F OR BELOW.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding doors of ice machine cracked.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Freezers and reach in coolers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer and walk in cooler not working, both have bad odor. Walk in cooler is used to store alcohol.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Multiple. Bar
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Triple sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. It is also rusty. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table in kitchen.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding doors of ice machine cracked.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Freezers and reach in coolers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer and walk in cooler not working, both have bad odor. Walk in cooler is used to store alcohol.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Multiple. Bar
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Triple sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Shelf above triple sink.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Liquor closet floor. Kitchen. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Liquor closet floor. Kitchen. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. It is also rusty. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Multiple. Bar.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine,: INSIDE RUSTY :
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda GUN HOLSTER : BAR
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, JACKET ON BEVERAGE SYRUP :
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, CHICKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK : Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine., METAL PANEL;RUSTY
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/7/11.
8/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light not functioning. Hood.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ice. Bar area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice in holding unit. Bar area.
3/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed CO2 container unsecured.
  • Critical - Observed microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed rear exit light does not illuminate. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer container not labeled.
  • Critical - Observed soda gun holdter bar soil.
  • Critical - Observed soda/beverage draining ice. Bar.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ie, bulk flour on the kitchen shelf Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. kitchen door;
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. clear substance in a spray bottle
  • Violation: 14-29-1 Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. wet sponges at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed moldblike substance buildup inside ice bin. Upper panel in bulk ice machine;
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Tiles missing; bare wooden exposed
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan gaurds;
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottles. orange and blue substance ;kitchen area
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Excessive non-working equipment in the kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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. Pro
2/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. clear substance in a spray bottle
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. wet sponges at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed moldblike substance buildup inside ice bin. Upper panel in bulk ice machine;
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Tiles missing; bare wooden exposed
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan gaurds;
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. orange and blue substance ;kitchen area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Excessive non-working equipment in the kitchen
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
10/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, WALKIN REFRIGERATION VENT.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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