Cafe Karibo, 27 N 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE KARIBO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 27 N 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5501066
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee cups on make table in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Fry cook missing hat or hair cover
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop laying in ice in cooler behind front counter **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. In kitchen on cooks line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ladies restroom missing sign
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple throughout establishment
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths sitting on make tables in several area throughout kitchen area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of food prepared on site not labeled with correct contents
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in reach in cooler in salad area between 63°-72°. Corrective action-moved items to,other coolers and adjusted thermostat in unit. Chicken 50°, marinara 48°, salsa 49°, mahi burger 45°, in unit at fry end of cooks line. Corrective action-filled in holes in top portion of unit to keep air inside unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Caucus prepared on 8/5 in to door cooler in prep area. Corrective action-chef voluntarily discarded product **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. area around nozzles at unit behind front counter have some green and black build up on them. Also soda gun behind bar has some excessive build up in it **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink behind bar has strainer and fruit pieces in it **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not working at hand washing sink by back door
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler in salad making area ambient temperature 62°, establishment ambient thermometer reading 60°
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods items prepared yesterday or day before not date marked. Also milk and 1/2 and 1/2 in cooler behind bar not dated
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet towel sitting on shrimp in bucket in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several throughout establishment
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walls throughout entire kitchen escape isle closed end of cooks line have old food built up on them
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind front counter and in ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop laying in bulk flour container with handle touching product. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in stand up cooler in prep area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in men's restrooms and at sink next to back door **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient. Tina salad dated 2/26 on sandwich making end of cooks line. Corrective action-operator voluntarily discarded product.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof at time of inspection. Operator contact sales rep and he faxed proof of parasite destruction to them. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 49°, black bean 55°, tomatoes 46°, pasta 46°, guacamole 52°, cooked onions 55°, sprouts 68°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried green tomatoes 77° on top of cooks line in fry station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and spring rolls in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior top of machine has some pink build up in it
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Nozzles and area around nozzles on unit behind front counter has some excessive build up
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in bar area used as dump sink and sink behind front counter used to rinse out coffee mug
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at sink behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Missing proof for several employees
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Unit behind bar has some build up inside red portion of gun **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Spray bottles not labeled, one in bar area and one next to dish machine area.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup used as scoop in bulk seasoning container
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On gaskets in reach in coolers on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets torn on several small reach in coolers on cooks line
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying In Product inside bulk seasoning containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sitting on prep table in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Where chef is working
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 58° on cooks line sitting on ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Unit behind front bar area has excessive build up around nozzles **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Whipping cream and 1/2 and 1/2 not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach by dish machine not labeled
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. In restroom down stairs
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Fry oil jugs on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In restroom upstairs
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. several throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Some dust build up on it
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler behind front bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in flour container **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom up stairs **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All coolers on cooks line have old food build up **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles at dispensing unit **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Sink behind bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink at front and back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At unit upstairs behind bar
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Souffle cups used as scoops in bulk seasoning containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At sink behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in panko batter container laying in product with handle touching
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Thermometers missing in two reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Signs missing at sink behind bar and in restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple through out kitchen and server area *Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles in front server area have black build up around them
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on coolers on cooks line have old food build up in them
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink behind service area used as a dump sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb shank in standing water at 67? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Lamb shanks sitting in standing water in prep sink. Corrective action-moved to walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups in floor in storage room
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. furniture in front of door Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Theresa
5/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. potatoes under handsink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. salad cooler Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. extensive kitchen remodel
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in pooling water
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Theresa
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. shrimp 69'F on tray on cooling rack Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fry oil
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. to fill pan with water to put in steam table
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk container
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. furniture in front of door Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jackets hanging on dry storage shelf with food and clean equipment
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. wood cleaner on box of potatoes
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled bottle. blue bottle by sink
2/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. peg board for utensils
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on low oven handle
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. cards expired
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end cap missing Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. over veggie burger mix Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100'F
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. top
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. straws at bar Repeat Violation.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed AOP not annually reviewed 4/09.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom self-closire missing in ladies restroom and upstairs.
  • Observed build-up of dust on shelf by A/C.
  • Critical - Observed build-up of dust on upright reach-in cooler vents.
  • Critical - Observed cloth towel over veggie burger mix in walk-in.
  • Observed light shield missing in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed milk not date marked after opening.
  • Observed no food grade container for lentils.
  • Critical - Observed no handwashing sign at bar handsink, upstairs restroom also.
  • Critical - Observed no trash can in ladies restroom, unisex and upstairs also.
  • Critical - Observed not using test strips to check sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled by cookline.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer exceeding 200ppm bleach in bucket.
  • Critical - Observed scoop without handle for raw rice and lentils.
  • Critical - Observed scoop without handle for ready-to-eat seasonings.
  • Critical - Observed shelf in reach-in cooler soiled.
  • Critical - Observed some foods kept under time without time on contaimers. Cheese, cooked onions, bean salad.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle not labeled by dishmachine.
  • Observed straws at bar, customer can reach them.
  • Critical - Observed windex next to plastic utensils. COS
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65 F fetta cheese, 70 onion batter , prep erea, wrote time, explained time as public health control Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 22F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on spices Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F water by cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washing with soap under running water, explained to him Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. 4/10/09
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front counter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. measuring cups by 3 comp sink rack
  • Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-serve and single-use articles. Towel drying
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in upright reachin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door, broken Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage area by mop sink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse by coffee beans, front counter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 6/1/10
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 36 and 52F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front cooler, 2 doors upright
  • Critical. Food not properly protected from contamination. tea pitchers, no guard ar front handsink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, pork, lamb in same bin in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over peas in upright freezer 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. on sauces, prep unit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 doors upright
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. using cloth towel under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. 2 doors upright reachin
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. big pots over oven
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. spatulas in container, shelf
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink faucet
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door
  • Light not functioning. hood
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse, jacket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle by cans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Befor putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife on rack
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Table under slicer.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Oven racks
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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