A.J.'s Sports Bar & Grill, 7210 Ulmerton Rd Ste. A, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: A.J.'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7210 Ulmerton Rd Ste. A, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6209103
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl inside container of pasta salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under handwash sink
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Wait station
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers above breads, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ice buildup inside Sears cold spot freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dish washing area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin
  • Basic - High Priority - One Dead roach on premises. Inside cabinet on tray under handwash sink , near iced tea brewer
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw shell eggs on shelf above grab ground beef, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women 's restroom. NOTE: hot water 100° in men's and handicap/unisex bathrooms
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza oven
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili, baked potato skins
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside bulk flour bin
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above frigidaire freezer
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under handwash sink next to pizza oven
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On shelf in dry storeroom
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink next to pizza oven
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. 20 qt hobart mixer
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to pizza oven
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to pizza oven
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple locations : inside bulk flour bin, inside container of pasta salad, pan of olives
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine Fail to dispense sanitizer
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach freezer. Asst items in frigid afire freezer, cook line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Heinz cream of mushroom soup
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw burger pattie above bread , beverage air cooler, kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold-like substance on back wall , interior of machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Pizza screen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling food pans
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured 0ppm ; 3 attempts Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 'hot' water measured at 91 F restrooms
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked corned beef ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burger above cole slaw ; beverage air cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. no pressure; no water at hot water faucet in women's restroom
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ tomato ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind work tables; throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0ppm recheck 50ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. 20qt hobart Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. 20qt hobart mixer - dough hook Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. soiled utensils in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cubes in handwash sink - bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. pladtic portion cup inside container of olives - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above bread - 2 door cooler Corrected On Site.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of grill and fryer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ lemon 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. plastic portion cup inside container of pasta salad
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above sliced turkey Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. asst items - reach in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind pizza table
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from restroom [near pool tables]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. missing from cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle - bar area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 45 degr F Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - reach in frigidaire freezer
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. meaasured at 0ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. scoop without handle in pasta salad
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 46 degr F [cook line] Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burgers on shelf above breads/buns Corrected On Site.
1/28/2011Routine - 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. potato salad
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic portion cup inside bulk popcorn kernels Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. used for dumping drinks,lemons [bar area]
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. vegetable debris in handwash sink [kitchen]
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. also warped
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0 ppm OPERATOR TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE FOR SANITIZING UNTIL REPAIRED SET UP 3 COMP SINK
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun [bar area]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook's line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife in woodE wall [cook's lIne]
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. women;s restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar aa
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused, non-functional equipment [microwave, freezer in dry storeroom ]
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. dishwashing sanitizer measured at 0ppm - person in charge unaware
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(condiment bottles)
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(chili in steamtable at 81 degrees f after 1 hour please reheat on stove top) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.(raw chicken) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(spoon in cole slaw in reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to thaw raw chicken) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm, please use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dish ware until the dish machine can provide 50ppm of cl2)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(near 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(unisex restroom)
  • Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.(on fan near dish machine )
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(cheese, sauce in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken above raw fish and ground meat in reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw chicken above cooked bacon, raw ground beef over cooked potatoes and chips in reach in cooler on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(touching bread) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( on top of pizza oven)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(dish area)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
  • Observed hole in wall.(near meat slicer in kit)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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