Big Jim's Bar B Que, 1303 N Martin Luther King Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG JIM'S BAR B QUE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1303 N Martin Luther King Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6209322
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on back prep counter.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By dishwashing area handwash sink, back storage room along cove molding.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Kitchen and back storage room windows.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back kitchen handwash sink.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula handle melted.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back prep area.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in potato salad.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Window screen torn.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Multiple items.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Uncooked bacon over fruit.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, dish washing hand sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer, back storage area and front kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.torn screen in back storage area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on top shelf , back storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in dishwashing area
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.beef patties , back storage area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front counter area
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition. broken handle of spatula, cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. toaster
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. cookline
10/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. back kitchen
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms. mens and women
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer glass door of reach in cooler
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. cookline
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. toaster
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bacon over cooling sausage , reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken handle of spatula, cookline
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler near cookline
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. womens restroom stall area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer door surface of reach in cooler, back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of reach in cooler doors, front counter area
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored on shelf in reach in cooler, front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. center kitchen near dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. potato salad, reach in cooler in cookline area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (raw shelled eggs)stored over ready-to-eat food (cooked sausage ) , reach in cooler near cookline Corrected On Site.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. torn table cloth over center prep table
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk , reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk containers, back kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[sausage covered while cooling]
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin on cookline not working]
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[lid on reachin freezer]
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[back room]
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[mens restroom ]
7/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin on cookline not working]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[ladies restroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[mens restroom ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[mens restroom ]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 : 7/7/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[and dust on hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[warming draws]
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.[crack egg with bare hand, wipe on cloth, handled toast]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[sausage covered while cooling]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handng toast]
  • 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.[in flour]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[back room]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[lid on reachin freezer]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cheese, milk]
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[dry spagetti on shelves]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[no drain on handsink leaking on floor]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[no drain on mop sink draining on floor]
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.inspector gave one
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.[thrown away milk, cream cheese]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese on prep line in ice 48 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw eggs ]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[upright in back room]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[in prep area]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[under handsink ]
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[1 small by handsink ]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products need relabeled.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed rust buildup on lower shelves of table in smoker room.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...men's restroom handsink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.....spacing around back door lock at rear room.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryer....and on sides of fryers.---side of fryer
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall...behind water heater, back room by black cooler, by towels hamper.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust/dirt smoker room.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...above grill.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise...in cubby hole by handsink in smoker room.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-03-2 Observed capped wiring exposed in ceiling above grill.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical lightswitch missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...men's restroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...dining room.
7/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products need relabeled.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--black cooler--raw chicken stored above eggs.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed rust buildup on lower shelves of table in smoker room.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....front cooler by grill.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of black cooler with foods buildup on bottom shelf, door tracks, walls inside.--at callback --bottom shelf clean--walls need wiped down.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pan..lower shelves in smoker room.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...men's restroom handsink.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises...2 dead german-like roaches on floor near grill.==at callback --observed 1 dead roach near grill.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.....spacing around back door lock at rear room.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-14-1 Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair....kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryer....and on sides of fryers.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under shelves in rear room.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall...behind water heater, back room by black cooler, by towels hamper.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust/dirt smoker room.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...above grill.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise...in cubby hole by handsink in smoker room.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-03-2 Observed capped wiring exposed in ceiling above grill.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical lightswitch missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...men's restroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...dining room.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products need relabeled.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--black cooler--raw chicken stored above eggs.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable...prep table cover torn by fryers.
  • Observed rust buildup on lower shelves of table in smoker room.
  • Critical. Observed interior of black cooler with foods buildup on bottom shelf, door tracks, walls inside.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....front cooler by grill.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pan..lower shelves in smoker room.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...men's restroom handsink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...handsink drainpipe not connected.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...1 dead palmetto bug by water heater...and 1 on floor near coke cooler.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...2 dead german-like roaches on floor near grill.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found---1 live german-like roach at mopsink. Note: notified supervisor.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found---7 live german-like roaches on ground under cash register table...next to cooler in kitchen.....4 live german-like roaches on ground behind icemachine...front counter area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.....spacing around back door lock at rear room.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair....kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryer....and on sides of fryers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under shelves in rear room.
  • Observed utensils/paper product on floor behind cooler next to grill.
  • Observed hole in wall...behind water heater, back room by black cooler, by towels hamper.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust/dirt smoker room.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...above grill.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...in cubby hole by handsink in smoker room.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...under front counter shelves....foods debris here.
  • Critical. Observed capped wiring exposed in ceiling above grill.
  • Critical. Electrical lightswitch missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...men's restroom.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...dining room.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...glass door cooler---cooked rice, sausage
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...glass door cooler --raw eggs stored above rice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--door handle broken on reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...by smoker--inside-upper section.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...glass door cooler in back room.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...drain pipe at handsink in rear kitchen in disrepair.
  • Critical. Handsink in rear kitchen lacking paper towels.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall...behind dirty apron bag.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease...hood filters.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...above ill.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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