Dairy Queen, 2375 Sr 16, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DAIRY QUEEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2375 Sr 16, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501876
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 2/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. Handle of spoon in pecans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Above prep cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Prep cooler.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. In men's room.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Hot and cold water handles inverted at front handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked chicken and fries. Packages separated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Units in drive thru and dining area. **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. Milk in Reach in cooler at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in front handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of strawberry topping in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Sunglasses on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in storage area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Comminuted meat in chest freezer, ready to eat toppings in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. On cook line side.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Chest freezers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Sliced cabbage in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Milk jugs reused for flavoring syrup.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf above prep table.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 50ppm for water less than 100°. Chlorine added, now 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Hot and cold water handles inverted on numerous sinks throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs over sliced cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At drive through. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At drive through.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by drive thru window blocked by new slushy machine. Owner moved equipment on line up a little and pushed machine back, to allow adequate access to handsink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. On the underside of top on milkshake machine
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Scoop for ice machine stored on top of dusty ice machine. Plastic container placed on top to hold scoop
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Cut cabbage in grocery store bag. Owner wrapped in plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior back at top of ice bin near drive thru window
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants around soda fountain machine by drive thru windows and in drip tray area
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Relocate back flow to AFTER splitter, on NON-chemical side, before hose is attached. Owner relocated.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - 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. Has some Florida Restaurant Association certificates and some Serve Safe, which is not approved in the State of Florida
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink near drive thru Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink by drive thru window Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler in back kitchen area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils stored in container with slight debris build up in bottom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Starting to tear on make table cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Crates of milk bags and gallon containers sitting on walkin cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Relocate backflow to after splitter, on non chemical side. Repeat Violation.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. MOHAMMED
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF UNSUSED REACH-IN UNIT UNDER FRENCH FRY WARMER
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN DISHES and UTENSILS ON SHELVES STORED IN SOILED CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. MANAGER HANDLED CUSTOMER'S CREDIT CARD, THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site. ADDRESSED WITH MANAGER
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. ON BLADE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF BREAD AND BOX OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC FORKS IN DINING ROOM NOT FACING SAME DIRECTION
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. DEGREASER IN SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE Corrected On Site. MOVED
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. DEGREASER
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. CARDBOARD SHELF COVER (UNDER GRILL, VERY GREASY)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REQUIRED ON SPLITTER ATTACHED TO FAUCET AT MOP SINK (END OF SPLITTER NOT ATTACHED TO CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. SOME CERTIFICATES MISSING
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 ON STICKY TRAP IN CABINET UNDER CASH REGISTER AT DRIVE-THRU Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS MUST ALL BE STORED FACING SAME DIRECTION
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. INMPREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE DIPPING CONE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. EMPLOYEE WEARING UNAPPROVED RINGS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge does not know the "Big 5" foodborne illnesses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SPLITTER AT MOP SINK (MUST BE INSTALLED ON END ATTACHED TO GREEN HOSE)
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER 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. IN BULK SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. 5 SECOND HANDWASH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed metal shavings on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC KNIVES NEAR DRIVE-THRU WINDOW NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HANDSINK NEAR ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK
  • Critical. Observed mislabeled spray bottle. BATHROOM CLEANER LABELED "SANITIZER" Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Expired 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. JANICE'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed sliced cheese in walk-in cooler not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bulk container in walk-in cooler - mushroom sauce.
  • Critical. Observed condensation dripping on food in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drink with no lid in back of kitchen. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed chlorine strength tested at 25 ppm - not at minimum strength - in three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed build-up on interior of ice machine, mold-like substance.
  • Critical. Observed dirty can opener blade.
  • Critical. Observed mold-like substance inside ice bin at front counter.
  • Observed single service utensils not properly stored - plastic ware not facing same direction.
  • Critical. Observed blocked hand sink in back of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed no covered trash can in ladies room.
  • Observed large puddle from leaking ice machine.
  • Observed employee keys next to hand sink in kitchen.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.can opener directly next to handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of worn out mit . not cleanable Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink quats Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. from frontdoor not closing tight on self closure
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. employees worked more than 60 days without proof of training This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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