Chelo's Smokehouse, 604-1 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHELO'S SMOKEHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 604-1 New Berlin Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2609448
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing salad in kitchen no beard gaurd. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Two door reach in freezer next to small white deep freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Individual sugars stored in sterile modular stackers on dry goods storage rack across from soda syrup rack. **Warning**
07/15/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain under table at service window with shop vac hose in drain. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Package of cigarette on shelf above hot food holding line. Employee removed cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing salad in kitchen no beard gaurd. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack in front of dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under shelf in dish machine area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Two door reach in freezer next to small white deep freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closure not attached to side door that leads to the outside in the Smoker cooker room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach- in freezer.Plate with bacon and a plate with beef in freezer next to small white deep freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies in kitchen around soda syrup dispenser rack. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Individual sugars stored in sterile modular stackers on dry goods storage rack across from soda syrup rack. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries at cook line 47°F, corrective action taken cook put fries back in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. 1 lemon in box in walk in cooler. Cook voluntary discarded lemon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over container of cut ham in reach in cooler across from fryers. Cook separated and stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. During inspection noticed that all drains had standing water near the top of drains and there was a large shop vacuum under table with hose in drain. I ask the cook why was the shop vac with the hose in the drain. He explained that sometimes the drains back up so they use the vac for suction to remove water from drains. 24hr call back issued per DM. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Dr. Pepper at front counter. Employee cleaned nozzle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer next to small white freezer. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
07/14/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Through out kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Prep table shelf across from stove.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Expired 6/1/14
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over corn nuggets and corn dogs in reach in freezer next to prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Two bottles of cleaner on counter next to coffee maker with coffee in pots. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet behind fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rack by dish machine **Warning**
12/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers. Through out kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on storage rack across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet behind fryers with hose attached.
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rack by dish machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door that leads to the outside in smoker area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door in smoker area and side door next to walk in cooler**Warning** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead bug on premises. 1 dead brown bug under soda machine at front counter. Bug was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee cracked shelled eggs then removed gloves then put on a new pair. Employee was stopped trained on hand washing then employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at sink next to kitchen entrance with no hot water. Employee went to other sink then rehashed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled eggs on prep table across from grill. Eggs were placed back in reach in cooler. Also discussed using time as a public health concern. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink next to entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. NEXT TO SODA SYRUP RACK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. WHITE T-SHIRT ON RACK WITH FOOD. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer in kitchen and reach in cooler in back by triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
2/14/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. **Warning**
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. large blue cup used as scoop in bulk container of sugar. **Warning**
  • Light not functioning. Above dish machine **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white upright refrigerator in back area **Warning**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager showed up prior to close of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in front of reach in cooler in back area of establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Door of reach in cooler in back of establishment next to triple sink **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in Freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer in kitchen and reach in cooler in back by triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In reach in cooler back by triple sink. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Can of smoke eliminator in kitchen on shelf above sink next to steam table **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pan of pork in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet on water heater with red hose attached in back across from walk in cooler **Warning**
12/12/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside bottom of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under counter by dish machine.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Container of corn in reach in cooler. Corn on the cob in reach in cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corn on the cob in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door in back of party room.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. About 20 dead roaches throughout kitchen. Corrected On Site. Manager removed and discarded roaches.
3/9/2012Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Both restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks beside soda syrup racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Also noted vent tiles were moved to the side above A/C ducts to allow for better ventilation.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.Meat was placed back in oven for reheating cook has been made aware of reheating parameters 165 F and retemped at 148 F at about 1hour later for hot holding.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishes on storage rack by triple sink and cups at wait staation.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink and a leak under triple sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. White portable fan on counter by prep table, grease build up on hood filters, and shelves were clean dishes are stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 4 total, under bread storage rack and 3 beside dry storage rack in kitchen by door leading to smoker room. Corrected On Site. Manger removed dead roaches.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Can opener and interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs over raw sausage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at front counter. Corrected On Site. Milk was discarded.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Box of assorted cutlery kits by drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Can of foam cleaner next to single serve items by front counter. Corrected On Site. Manager removed.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind the grill.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door in back of party room.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. 2 side doors have gaps at bottom.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling. Pork Roast immediately removed oven and placed in cooler, 4 roast to a pan, covered with paper Various temperature noted. Manager was not able to nable to establish when approved cooling process started.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Needed for breakfast menu. Corrected On Site. Manager given form and posted on wall.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. server cooler
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed hot box gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. (licensing)
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. (licensing)
10/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach-in on cookline. ******DO NOT USE COOLER FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL ITS MAINTAINING 41'F OR BELOW******
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. (licensing)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. server cooler
  • 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. (licensing)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed hot box gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk spices Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 56'F, cold cuts 68'F, shell eggs 67'F in reach-in cooler Corrected On Site. sausage and cold cuts moved, eggs discarded.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle in glass door reach-in
10/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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