Alabama Joe's, 6316 Lantana Rd Ste #43-46, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ALABAMA JOE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6316 Lantana Rd Ste #43-46, Lake Worth, FL 33463
License #: 6011057
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. SCOOP FOR ICE AT BAR UNCLEAN CONTAINER
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. AT BAR
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON INSIDE HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. AT BAR
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. LARGE HOTEL PANS HOLDING RAW MEAT BEING STORED UNDER SHELVES **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. RED GLASS CUP ON PREP TABLE
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.COOK FILING POT WITH WATER FOR POTATOES
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Broiler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79?f water for the ice cream scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cooked peppers-less than 1 hr. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation PERSON IN NOT CERTIFIED This violation must be corrected by : 12/17/2012.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. PERSON IN CHARGE USING WRONG TEST STRIP TO TEST SANITIZER SOLUTION
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. PREP COOK
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. PREP COOK
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. BATERTENDER SLICING LEMONS WITHOUT GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOXES OF CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER WWHERE BEER IS STORED
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DRY STORAGE AREA BAG OF POTATOES
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER
10/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EXAMPLE COOKED ONIONS, COOKED PEPPERS and MUSHROOMS. LESS THAN 1hr.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS and BACKSPLASH BEHIND BROILER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.MAKE TABLE and SERVERS STATION
  • Observed walk-in FREEZER gasket torn/in disrepair.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 EMPLOYEES DURING MY INSPECTION This violation must be corrected by : 3-26-12.
  • 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. ED, CHARLIE, and JOHN This violation must be corrected by : 03-26-12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 DRINKS_COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. BACKSPLASH BEHIND GRILL
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. DRAWER and COOK LINE COOLER _CLOSEST TO WINDOW
  • Observed hole in ceiling. OVER DISHMACHINE _GAP
1/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.ALL BOARDS_AT COOK LINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL INSIDE SUGAR BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR and SUGAR BIN_ Corrected On Site.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 51f-COOK LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HAND SINK KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. ALLNBOARDS COOK LINE
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. UNDER THE KITCHEN WINDOW
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 1 BOX OF RAW CHICKEN and 1 BOX OF GROUND BEEF _WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN WINGS_51f-COOK LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER Corrected On Site. LESS THAN 2hrs. MOVED TO WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHTRAY_DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK _
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. BETWEEN EQUIPMENT _DEEP FRYER , SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE _COOK LINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.ALL AT COOK LINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER ACROSS GRILL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BY COOK LINE COOLER NEXT TO WINDOW
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD _ALL IN COOK LINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. BY STEAMTABLEand COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HAND SINK DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SPATULA _MELTED
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDLE LEAKING AT DISHROOM RINSE STATION NEXT TO DISHMACHINE
3/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING CARROTS_PREP TABLE BY THE DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. OBSERVED SERVER REARRANGING READY TO EAT CHICKEN NUGGETS _ON A PLATE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.KNIFE STORED BETWEEN STEAMTABLE & COOKLINE COOLER _NOTE: HEAVILY SOILED SIDE OF COOKLINE COOLER.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER CLOSER TO WINDOW
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.ICE CHUTE AREA
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.SHELF UNDER THE TABLE ACROSS WALK IN COOLER DOOR
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. COOKLINE COOLER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.COOKLINE HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.DEEP FRYER
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER THE COOKLINE COOLER EXAMPLE : PIECE OF BREAD, UNDER DEEP FRYER WIPPING CLOTH, ETC
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. OPERATOR JUST MADE NEW MENUS_NEEDS CONSUMER ADVISORY
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.MILK
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SERVERS STATION COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 50f
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER BOTH _COOKLINE COOLERS & SERVERS STATION MILK COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm-HALF A BUCKET OF SANITIZER BUT NOTHING COMES THRU THE LINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue_LOTS OF STANDING WATER INSIDE BOTH COOKLINE COOLERS & SERVERS STATION MILK COOLER _Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.HAND SINK COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BLACK RESIDUE HOOD FILTERS & BROILER
7/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED ONIONS_ON TOP OF GRILL_LESS THAN 1 HR OUT OF TEMPERATURE _COOK MOVED THE ITEM OVER THE HEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. SPEED RACK_KITCHEN LESS THAN 40 MINUTES OUT_CHEF MOVED THE PRODUCT INTO THE WALK IN COOLER_CHICKEN WINGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING OF CONTAINER WITH FRIED ARTICHOKES_ COOKLINE REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.COOK_TOUCHING SALAD ITEMS _SUCH AS CUBED TOMATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair_PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOT WORKING
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.COOLER NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER COOKLINE
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.DISHROOM /COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on WALK IN COOLER floor. WATER & BLACK RESIDUE _WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BAR Corrected On Site.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.COOKLINE _ACROSS GRILL
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. ICE MACHINE
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN WINGS,PASTA DISH_WIC PER COOK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SOME ITEMS EXAMPLE CELERY & CHICKEN WINGS_WIC 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 CUP_COOKLINE COOLER_BLACK BEANS SALSA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.BAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.ABOVE DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.1 of 2 COOKLINE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BLACK MOLD RESIDUE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris._BAR
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES_COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.BACK DOOR
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. 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. Pro Repeat Violation.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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