Chef Garden Of Jacksonville, 3732 Mente St, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF GARDEN OF JACKSONVILLE
Type: Catering
Address: 3732 Mente St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2612920
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler fan cover. Corrective action taken, started to clean.
  • 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. French feta in back reach in cooler per chef Christopher, it was opened during the weekend. Date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen, next to Dish Machine. Placed a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Upright True reach in cooler in dish area at 50°F. Corrective action taken, pulled unit further from the wall and by the end of the inspection cooler was at 43°F and dropping.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cutting lemon bars. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid, by chemical shelf.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Storage unit
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within /- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 24? in ice water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Added prep area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Lost it
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location. Rugs in 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 make pasta **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covering chicken in walk in cooler at 60?,corrective action: uncovered **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle. Hand sink and triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with servsafe
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 22F in reach in cooler
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. expired on 6/1/12
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing several end caps
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. all wraped and in two big containers, 20 sandwiches in one, 35 in the other one
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box with food in walk in frezeer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. handwashing sign at 3 comp sink/prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 45-50F sandwiches made yesterday, all discarded
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing and rinsing knife only
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or bucket.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after touching bleach to make sanitizer bucket, then grabbed bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk, heavy cream Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. storage area
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 22F in ice water
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. soap Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BOTH SAFESTAFF AND SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR MIXER
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF POTATOES IN STORAGE CONTAINER OUTSIDE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HEAVY CREAM, OPENED DELI MEATS
  • Observed wall in disrepair. NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK OF KITCHEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PASTA IN WALK-IN COOLER
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cross contamination between food contact and personal belongings. Sysco employee arrived during inspection and set up computer on in-use prep table
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar/flour bins Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/mold-like sibstance. vent covers in walk-in units Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. veggies in walk-in
  • Observed food debris on kitchen floor, under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk buckets in walk-in
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in freezer.
  • Observed hole in wall. multiple
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. thawing in reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. under sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. utensils Repeat Violation.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons, walk-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white bulk container Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken above beef, walk-in
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. peg board in kitchen for utensils
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up, reach-in
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. under triple sink
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. saran wrap, plastic cups
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. under triple sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. storing chemicals Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent covers, walk-in units
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sani buckets
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. green liquid
12/1/2010Routine - 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. cheeses in reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter-placed back in cooler as out less then 4 hr
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. soup covered in large containers- mgr stated cooling approximately 2 hrs-provided bulletin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes in walk in freezer/cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface and to line shelves.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. boxed items in employee restroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by dishmachine/trash can Repeat Violation. A REPEAT OF THIS VIOLATION MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. cleaning products over gloves/deli paper
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. not informed of proper cooking temperatures -provided bulletin
1/27/2010Routine - 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. cheese in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meat loaf in walk-in cooler, wrote time Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. containes with food on shelf under table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw duck in same container with raw beef in walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach-in by cook line and upright reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box with tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. trash can and board from dishmachine blocking it
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door by dishmachine
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired on 6/1/09; on phone, just paid Corrected On Site.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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