Sam's St Johns Seafood #6, 7949 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SAM'S ST JOHNS SEAFOOD #6
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7949 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
License #: 2612799
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup sitting on make table in cooks line in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop laying in seafood dip container with handle touching product in make table in salad area
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle in top of make table at end of cooks line stored on top of establishment food containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp sitting on bowl of water on make table in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets in cooler in salad area has some black build up on them
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple sitting on make tables in kitchen area
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies in kitchen and prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pollock 46°, hush puppy mix 78° both items at fry end of cooks line. Corrective action-placed refreshed ice bags on fish and placed hush puppy mix in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control based upon a specific start and discard time, not to exceed the 4-hour/6-hour limit, not discarded at the time specified in the written procedure. Butter and sour cream time marked to be discarded at 3:00 pm not discarded at 4:30 pm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice Pilaf 120°-163° in two pans in hot holding unit. Corrective action-manager stored product and turned unit hotter
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Both spray hoses hand below flood rim
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Missing on both hose bibbs under dish area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to dish area blocked by red bucket
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing proof for Tom working at time of inspection
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles and front of coolers have some old food built up
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls in salad making area not inverted
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups on make table in salad making station
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Fan covers have some dust build up on them **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small fruit flies in kitchen in salad station
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad mix 47° in top of salad make station
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Missing on hose bibb outside back door
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of seafood on floor in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in service station stacked wet
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 10 ppm. Corrective action-manager primed unit and ran several more times to fully prime. Re-tested at 100 ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marked for Kale on cooks line. Corrective action-kitchen manager marked time on product
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole cat fish 47°, crab claws 55° in top of make table Corrective action-employee re-iced all product **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Green bans 163°, in some ice fully covered in sink. Corrective action-manager removed lids and placed in full ice bath
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Dust build up on covers
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes stored in floor in kitchen
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine lid torn Gaskets on reach in coolers torn
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Several pair of tongs stored on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp sitting in sink with ice on it. Corrective action-turned water on **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Carry out bags on floor
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On multiple reaching in coolers in kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Old food build up on shelves
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under dish machine
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy mix 59° on cooks line Corrective action-placed in larger pan with ice bath **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Whole shell eggs stored over hush puppy mix bucket in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hush puppy mix dated 06/12 in walk in cooler Corrective action-voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At bibs under dish machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At bin in service station
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of flip top on several coolers in kitchen and in service area has build up on the,
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Cut lettuce cooling in deep plastic container with lid secured
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hush puppy mix in walk in cooler not date market
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Own shelf under dish machine
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers have black build up on them
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On ice machine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. On handle on cooks line
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle to cup in bulk rice container not sitting up
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior top of unit on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood sitting in sink with some covered by ice
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sitting on counter on cooks line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On make table
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small flies in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed flounder 47?, alfredo sauce 45?, stuffed mushrooms 47? Corrective action-moved all to walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi 44?, flounder 45? Corrective action-moved to walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Behind and in front of top metal shield
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles have black build up
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice piled up in sink at end of cooks line
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Gave manager a blank copy and explained procedures to him
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 10F, foods at 35F, 1 door reach in cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad reach in cooler where cheese and home made ranch in it; will use time as public health control until cooler is fixed
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. beach cooler for potatoes
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. couldn't find it, gave a blank copy
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. two Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F cheese in salad, moved to another cooler; 45F ranch-home made , discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw salmon over alfredo sauce Corrected On Site. Raw seafood over lemons in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 20F Corrected On Site.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sponge in sink
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. peg board
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. portable fan above door Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. items on cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jackets hanging on shelf with single service items
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Faucet/handle leakingat plumbing fixture. sink in warewash area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reach-in freezer, around gaskets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. marinara sauce
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in pooling water
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. parm chz
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. by cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. left at home
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour bag Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 1 door reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping ice in it
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. spray bottle for oil
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. cooked brocdoli, placed in reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Beverage area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray by cook line; big container at beverage area Corrected On Site.
5/6/2011Routine - 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. dessert pies in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 50F in ice bath; explained time as public health control; wrote time Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 130F under lamp, reheated again Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on seasoning Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging from oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee with short hair scooping soup, male cook with short hair Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. inside
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. interior top
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on handsink handle
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. by cook line
  • Light not functioning. hood Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket Corrected On Site.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw crab patties over fries in reachin freezer ; raw steak and hamburger over veggies and sauces in reachin ; raw fish over cooked shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first sanitizing the thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on seasoning Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water 85F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. dishmachine no working properly
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm; Set up manual sanitation until dishmachine is fixed.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site. 300ppm
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on fan by rear door
  • Observed leaking handsink at plumbing fixture. by 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. at 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 small by mop sink
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken device
  • Light not functioning. on hood Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored on food contact surface. purse on slicer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Some expired
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bilk sugar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Top of ice machine
  • Light not functioning. Hood
  • Observed personal care item stored Keys, glasses, etc., food prep area.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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