Caribbean Choice-Jacksonvillle, 5507 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Caribbean Choice-Jacksonvillle
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5507 Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208
License #: 2613839
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/19/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vent above hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter and in smoker area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/14 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet under hand sink in smoker area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand Sink in smoker area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker cooker area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Tank in dry storage area in the rear of the kitchen before the office. **Repeat Violation**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in Smoker area and at front counter*Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Expired 6/1/14
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Smoker area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in Smoker area **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas bottle in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
6/5/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Smoker area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
6/5/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13 **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker area. A//C requested on previous inspection **Repeat Violation** **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**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smoker area. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 6-1-13 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Smoker area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Smoker area.
  • 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. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Smoker area **Admin Complaint**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In storage area.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet under hand sink in kitchen. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker area. A//C requested on previous inspection **Repeat Violation** **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**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on soda syrup boxes in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet under hand sink in kitchen. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in smoker area. A//C requested on previous inspection **Repeat Violation** **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**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Smoker area. A/C requested on previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
8/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. FAUCET UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **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**
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. FAUCET UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. SINK IN SMOKER AREA **Repeat Violation** **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**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic bowl used as scoop in bulk container beans
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BBQ Smoker area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BBQ Smoker area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BBQ Smoker area.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BBQ Smoker area.
  • 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 single-service items stored on floor. Box of cups at front counter.
9/14/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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