Savannah Bistro, I 95 & Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAVANNAH BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: I 95 & Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2600829
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black bowl in pan with soup in reach in cooler next to clean dish storage rack. Chef removed and discard bowl from soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Doors to walk in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cigarettes on cart next to single serve cups and lids at wait station. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gasket to all walk in coolers and reach in cooler across from oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee prepping for banquet had wet rag under cutting board. Employee removed rag from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Above ovens in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cooler across from broiler on the cook line. Chef put thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink across from griddle at breakfast buffet line, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw sausage patties stored over pan of white gravy in reach in cooler next to dish storage rack. Chef separated and stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pan with raw beef wrapped in plastic over box of breaded vegetables. Chef separated and stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Red sanitizer bucket in sink at waiter station. Employee removed bucket from sink **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink across from griddle at breakfast buffet line, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of dish machine.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. All walk on coolers and reach in cooler next to dish rack.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pancake mix in reach in cooler. Items were rearranged based on minimum required cook temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer at the end cook line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of rice in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container on dry storage shelf by walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding box kitchen side.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table Cutting board had deeps groves and stains.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in freezer gaskets and two door reach in cooler by pan rack.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Single door reach in cooler beside pan rack and walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights thought dry storage area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Make table reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45°F, in reach in cooler at wait station. Milk was discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Two door reach in cooler across from make table. Fish over fries and pre cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Waiter station reach in cooler. Unit Ambient Thermometer read 41°, Milk in unit read 45°. Took ambient temperature of unit which read 46°. Calibrated my thermometer. Milk was discarded by manager.
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. CUP OF JUICE IN REACH IN COOLER. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. EXPIRED 06/01/13
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packet 71?F at buffet bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese at buffet bar 71?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of comet spray cleaner next to olive oil at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Coke and Diet Coke
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler wait area. Corrected On Site. Gaskets were cleaned
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in bulk container of seafood breader. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Four bulk containers/ containing rice, sugar, seafood breading, and flour. Corrected On Site. Containers were labled
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. NEAR ICE MACHINE :
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, GRILL :
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, GRILL LINE:
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, GRILL LINE :
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, WALKING COOLER : DROP CURTAIN HOLDER: HAS MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THEM :2nd UNIT:
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR:
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, SEVERAL CONTAINER OF FOOD: Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, SANDWICH MAKE STATION :
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage gravy at 45-48'F after cooling over night. 4 gallons. Chef discarded. Corrected On Site. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand sink in front kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice and plastic wrap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 51-68'F and shredded cheese at 51'F. Corrected On Site. Chef discarded.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Various containers in reach in cooler (rice, beef stock, etc.) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Melted butter at 78'F. Corrected On Site. Chef put back in cooler.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, EMPLOYEES .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, KITCHEN ,NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINE .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom, MEN EMPLOYEES .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, TUNA SALAD .
  • Critical - Observed raw EGGS stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BREAD CRUMB.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site. BEEF STORE.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE .
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.PLASTIC PANEL
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, KITCHEN
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile missing, NEAR WALKIN FREEZER .
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only, FROM FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM CONTROL BOX.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, HAM & TURKEY
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils, ONIONS & BACON BITS
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site, WAIT AREA.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site. REACHIN FREEZER .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean ROLLING PIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, WAIT .AREA
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, UPPER HOUSING OF MIXER .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, FRONT LINE.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in STORAGE ROOM..
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, WAIT AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION OF ILL EMPLOYEES .
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Person in charge does not require employees to report symptoms of communicable disease.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/ ICE CREAM STORAGE BOX.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, BULK CONTAINER .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, HOBART 2 DOOR REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, HOBART 2 DOOR METAL REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, KITCHEN .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, TILES FALLING OFF THE WALL / WOMEN
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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