Famous Jamaican Jer & Seafood, 7945 103rd St Unit 1, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAMOUS JAMAICAN JER & SEAFOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7945 103rd St Unit 1, Jacksonville, FL 32210
License #: 2614350
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet by BBQ smoker, outside **Warning** 10/13/14 none still
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both expired on 4/2014 **Warning** 10/13/14 no certificates at all
10/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen **Warning**
  • 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. By clean dishes, on shelf, mgr discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Storage closet **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Lid dirty stored on clean shelf dishes, mgr placed it in triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Mgr discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Half cut cabbage bare on shelf, employee placed it on plate **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On in handsink, kitchen by cook line, killed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet by BBQ smoker, outside **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both expired on 4/2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two by ice machine, employee wrote names **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in red beans , storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BBQ room
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sodas, front counter, oil jug in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Has oven thermometer in upright cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. BBQ room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container under table **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensil washed and rinsed only
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 114° plantains, corrective action: dropped in fryer
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Fauce in BBQ smoker room
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing long fork
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. 88° Mac and cheese on table, corrective action: placed in cooler
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under table **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays in storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk under table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Grabbed plantains
  • High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Cake
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 113° plantains in fryer, 130° cabbage on cook line , 110° chicken in warmer, explained time as public health control, corrective action: reheated
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Chef took him
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep surfaces.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers in hand sink next to upright reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At hand sink next to upright reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine strips needed for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in the center of kitchen. Corrected On Site. Voluntarily Discarded
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor next to rear exit door. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cooking oil
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk spices.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In line water filter last dated 2/11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. one employee left it at home
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service. jacket over plastic utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm bleach in bucket
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 122F chicken, placed in oven 165F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 28F in ice water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers under table
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, license posted expired 6/1/2010.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in hot holding unit on counter.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, some potatoes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, fish and chicken.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bulk bins- metal table.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed buildup of spotty stain in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bucket in handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, mac 'n cheese at 112-133. Corrected On Site. Mac ' n cheese 124 degrees F., on top of steam table lid.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface undet cutting board.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat, raw rice.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, no date on water filter by ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer bottom soiled with accumulation of juicy residue from chicken.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions, both handwashing sinks.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment, Mr. Rasheed Topey.
  • 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.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, mac 'n cheese at 112-133. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface undet cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat, raw rice.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, no paper towels available for drying hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, no date on water filter by ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer bottom soiled with accumulation of juicy residue from chicken.
  • Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions, both handwashing sinks.
  • Critical. Observed a few live flies in kitchen and dining room.
  • Ceiling tile missing over water heater.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 6/1/2010.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment, Mr. Rasheed Topey.
  • 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.
6/21/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cow foot. Chef reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, kitchen reach-in.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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