Appetites Cafe & Catering, 815 S Main St, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPETITES CAFE & CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 815 S Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2611905
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan at front counter by microwave
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. By handsink, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks in storage area
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic trays, storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, font counter/cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in it, front counter
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Soup 130° in deep pot, in reach in cooler, also 55° hummus in cooler in deep container and covered, corrective cation: ice bath for soup, and uncovered and changed containers for hummus
  • 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. One employee already 2 months
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Small coleslaw grab-n-go containers in dining room cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back handwash sink.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several little containers at cook line and shelf **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ice scoop
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 110? clarified butter at cook line, explained time as public health control, corrective action: wrote time
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in upright 2 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Tuna salad at 60?, corrective action: uncovered **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. 110? sausage on shelf, corrective action : placed in cooler
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Salad unit
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 22F in upright reach in cooler, foods at 38F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. tooth picks in dirty cup
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves to get quesadilla Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken and gravy are covered while cooling, corrective action: uncovered , gave bulletin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in 2 door upright reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56F sour cream at prep area; explained time as public health control, wrote time, must discard by 2:30p
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup made yesterday morning Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white powder, red top container Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 20F, temps at 40F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. prep unit by cook line and 2 doors upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in upright cooler
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. mayo jug used to freze soups
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted, plates and to-go containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to -go containers in office/storage
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. small container Corrected On Site.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site, provided.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 0 ppm.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in handsink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided in restrooms used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on front line.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead roach on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. On seam, mandarin oranges.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee spoons in cup of water at 85'F.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 46'F, Gorgonzola cheese 46'F, Hummus 55'F Corrected On Site. Moved to other reach in cooler.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic mayonaisse containers.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm at 3 comp sink and sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squirt bottle Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 59 degrees F Corrected On Site. ice bath refilled
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. drink bottles in office
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washed gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at make table
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sani bucket chl more than 200 ppm
12/21/2010Routine - 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./ ready to eat foods. in the cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ plastic food container salt.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface./ cooked bacon.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./ near open box of gloves.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label./ sanitizing bucket.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use./ slicing machine & beverage carbonator./ For reporting purposes only.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements./ license 48 seats/ actual number of seats 60 including exterior.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk in ice bath, added more ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 38F
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, turned container around and lift lid Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp next to pepperoni in upright feeezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washing at 3 comp sink, explained her Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. putting on gloves and didn't wash hands; explained her Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. prep unit, front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, one bucket Repeat Violation.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. handsink
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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