American Grill, 13503 Ranch Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13503 Ranch Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218-2455
License #: 2612790
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/31/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at wait station next to soda dispenser. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. In drain under hand sink at bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Small red bucket in sink at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink in the corner across from sandwich make cooler removed **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Sink in the corner across from sandwich make cooler removed no plan review submitted. **Warning**
10/24/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Mgr cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs directly on top of 2 loaves of bread in reach in cooler next to entrance at kitchen. Mgr separated and stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board at sandwich make table.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has 2 rubbers on wrist while preparing food.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter at sink across from sandwich make table.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cooked cracked eggs onto grill then got clean plate to put cooked eggs on plate. Cooked was stopped explained the proper hand washing procedures, cook washed hands then proceeded to continue working. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked sausage in reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw turkey sausage links over bacon in cooler at entrance to kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Small red bucket in sink across from sandwich make table.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen across from triple sink.
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelf next to dish machine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at grill. Cook was provided hair net by chef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at buffet line 46°F. Corrective action taken Item was removed and placed in ice bath. Also discussed with chef about placing item on time.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream Cheese at buffet line 47°F. Corrective action taken Item was removed and placed in ice bath. Also discussed with chef about placing item on time.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Above sandwich make table next to front counter.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Need back flow preventer on side of splitter with red hose attached
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. FRYER OIL **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. NEXT TO SODA DISPENSER
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ORANGE SWEATSHIRT ON TOP OF FRYER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans under prep sink.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At Bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tongs hanging from oven door. Corrected On Site.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS :
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, METAL REACHIN COOLER :: DELFIELD ; CHICKEN 51 F: COOL SLAW 46 F This violation must be corrected by : 4/3/12.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, TOUCHING DIRTING EQUIPMENT : THEN HANDLING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, CONTAINER OF OIL STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license, DIVISION HOTEL RESTAURANT LICENSE INDICATES : EMBASSY INVESTMENTIV LLC: AND DIVISION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TABACCO LICENSE INDICATES :LICENSE
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, SWEATER: STORAGE RACK :
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 4/3/12; METAL REACHIN COOLER ::3 DOOR :DELFIELD
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, CUPS:
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Water salt/softner bags on floor in bolier room
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. On cookline
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, HASH BROWN:WALKIN FREEZER .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, FORKS and SPOONS PACKS.
3/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening., BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food., EGGS
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid., SLIDE DOOR.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area, STORED NEAR PREP LINE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Corrected On Site, DISCARDED.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Corrected On Site. PAN CAKE MIIX
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions., NEAR ELECTICAL PANEL .
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, FREEZER / CHICKENS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, SCOOP ON DRAIN .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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