A & D Buffalos, 840 Nautica Dr Ste 129, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: A & D BUFFALOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 840 Nautica Dr Ste 129, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2613912
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on cart next to fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler across from flat top griddle **Warning**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Small black fan on chair at entrance to kitchen has dust build up
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 bottles across from hot water heater.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door which is open has gap at the bottom of door.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of flour on floor next to rack across from prep sink.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on food cart next to fryers. PIC removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler across from flat top griddle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on prep table across from flat top griddle
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves cracked egg into wok at wok station then got clean wok spatula no hand wash. Employee was stopped by PIC training held on proper hand washing, employee washed hand then returned to work. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cashier went into walk in cooler with fryer basket scooped chicken wings into basket with gloves on hand then came out put chicken in fryers then went back in walk and got French fries then put them in fryer no glove change or hand wash. Employee was stopped by PIC training held on proper hand washing, employee washed hand then returned to work. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Container of Oatey plumbers putty on shelf next to bulk containers of sugar and salt.PIC removed putty **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches back by hot water heater. Roaches were removed by worker. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food on top shelf in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on cart next to fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler across from flat top griddle **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Top left corner of rear screen door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee from front counter came into kitchen put on gloves then used a pair of tongs to put chicken in fryer, he then removed the gloves then went back to the front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large squeeze bottle with clear liquid at triple sink, the cook stated that it was bleach. **Warning**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee was drinking a bottle of Disani water in kitchen. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw fish over pita bread. Items were switched on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. BLACK FAN AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 2 BOTTLES OF WATER IN WHITE CHEST FREEZER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. CAN OF BLACK FLAG BUG SPRAY **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. RAW FISH OVER FULLY COOKED GRYO MEAT **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. CELL PHONE ON TOP OF SANDWICH PREP AREA.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. CONTAINER OF ORTHO HOME DEFENSE AT FRONT COUNTER AND CAN OF BLACK FLAG UNDER PREP SINK NEXT TO TRIPLE SINK.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back by back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across from grill
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sink across from meat slucer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over beef hot dogs in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bottle of red liquid on storage rack by back door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken in small container in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of chicken in walk in cooler.
8/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Small cups used as scoops in bulk container of seasoning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Both sinks in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Tonges in cointaner with chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by water heater. Corrected On Site. Manager removed.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken on rear kitchen door.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Gaps around rear kitchen door.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Extreme remodel done faciity changed owner from chinese bistro to Buffalo Wings and plans (P5-06-628) are no longer the same, cooking equipment is different, dish machine was removed and one hand sink in kitchen was removed. Owner must submit new plan review.
  • Critical - Observed establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without approval for such change. License indicates 32 seats and there is a total of 44.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across from grill.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 40+ dead roaches found under 3 freezer chests in kitchen next to prep sink and strage racks. Also on side of ice machine. 1 behind water heater. 5 behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 Live roaches found under 3 freezer chests in center of kitchen next to prep sink and storage racks. 2 crawl out from under molding under 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken on rear kitchen door.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Gaps around rear kitchen door.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • In-use utensil not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging off cart next to fryer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across from grill.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Cardboard as shelf liner. Prep table in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 40+ dead roaches found under 3 freezer chests in kitchen next to prep sink and strage racks. Also on side of ice machine. 1 behind water heater. 5 behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cooks in kitchen put on gloves without washing hands first. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of mayo on floor in kitchen. 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. Bulk milk powder, sugar, and rice containers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef patties at 45'F and cheese at 48'F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over eggs and produce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 Live roaches found under 3 freezer chests in center of kitchen next to prep sink and storage racks. 2 crawl out from under molding under 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Hanging over mop sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Gaps around rear kitchen door.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Broken on rear kitchen door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/11.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, EGGS OVER BEEF. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS BIG 4.
  • 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. Pr, MUSTN OBTAINED IN 60 DAYS.
7/9/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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