Sweet Tomatoes, 1115 Mary Susan Dr, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sweet Tomatoes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1115 Mary Susan Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
License #: 2612550
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on shelving through rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Also ceiling and pipes coming from fan unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked, plastic bins above prep table in rear dry storage area.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Make table unit by muffin and pasta station and reach in freezer unit in rear prep area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front salad bar station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table unit with pizzas has accumulation towards back where pipes are.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear substance on chemical shelf next it ice machine.
11/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Vent/fan cover for ice machine has dust buildup.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Multiple throughout.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table, Pizza making station. Employee discarded.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins multiple throughout.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under/behind convection oven at pasta station.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives by reheating station in water 89°.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple at Dishwashing station.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pasta station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple throughout.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Two cans of caramel and 1 can of olives. Manager segregated.
  • 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. Less than 0ppm.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quinoa 44°-46° in walk in cooler. Honey butter as well as regular butter packets at pasta and bread station 70°. Corrective action had manager put ice on items.
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 127° in steam table unit across from reheating station. Manager reheated soup up to 165°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On multiple plastic bins dry storage area/pizza making station.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwashing machine less than 0ppm chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quinoa in walk in cooler. Manager stated item was received Monday.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand wash sink by pasta station entry door. Manager removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In recharge zone door by walk in cooler.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple in three compartment sink area.**Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Customer restrooms.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small crackers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelves. Also cups in salad bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Dry storage.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon, cottage cheese 51-53°F, top of fruit bar. Items were placed on table at 11 am, they were at 39°F. Corrective action taken, items were placed on Time as Public Health Control. Forms provided. For now on, top section of fruit bar will be on Time.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in salad bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Container of honey butter in walk in cooler date marked 1/3. Voluntarily discarded by manager.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans on shelf, dish area and dry storage, also cups in salad bar.
1/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans on shelf, dish area and dry storage, also cups in salad bar.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 8 people on duty.
  • Critical - Observed residue buildup on ice cream dispensing nozzles. By fruit bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple in salad bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. buckets.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, less than 50ppm.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, METAL PANEL :
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, BEVERAGE MACHINE DINNING ROOM :ICE CHUTE
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, DISHMACHINE AREA :
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing less than 50ppm
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, METAL PANEL RUSTING
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, DINING ROOM :BEVERAGE MACHINE ICE CHUTE
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, CHEESE 51 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic containers stacked wet on shelf above dish machine area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Prepared salads and vegetables in containers in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front buffet area.
6/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic pans on rack across from 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at women's restroom used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Chipped on edges. Front prep area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Salt dispenser with hole in it. Discarded 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. Pepper container.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. 3 comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Stainless steal cleaner stored near food tems Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. Yeast bulk container. Corrected On Site.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, PITCHER OF WATER UNCOVERED/DINNING ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, REAR METAL PANEL .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, REAR DOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS .
1/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk sugars
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. stored salt & pepper shakers under the dining area cabinet;
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed moldblike substance on reach-in cooler gaskets. behind the buffet
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Eating end of spoons are up and down; ice cream station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Spray bottle on clean dish rack;
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation Todd Blevins management on duty
10/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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