Famous Sandwiches, 1185 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FAMOUS SANDWICHES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1185 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
License #: 2609161
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dusty AC vent on ceiling in dry storage area near entrance to office. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol stored over soda syrups in kitchen. Employee placed medicine in purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice chute at front counter soda fountain has a slight build up of black/red mold like growth on back of chute. **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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of red liquid at triple sink. Owner stated that the spray bottle was degreaser. Employee added label to drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice machine and in ice bin under soda fountain. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels and original container labels on plastic bins in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolers at cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine at front counter at 0 ppm. Wiping cloth bucket corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight build up of black mold like substance in top of ice machine interior behind deflector shield.
  • 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. One employee with no training.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. On counter next to microwave over make table cooler at cook line. Put on lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pre cooked sausage on counter by slicer, placed under running water. Corrective action - Started cooking.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by slicer at cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, added bleach, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On flats of eggs at cook line. Marked time.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid degreaser under triple sink.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Over make table cooler, cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 15 ppm. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 make table cooler. Corrective action - discarded.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler under AC unit over sauces and bacon.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler across from flat top grill.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to soda fountain.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Fish.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with build-up.
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.Manager not aware that he needed to or how to calibrate his probe thermometer.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. back side of hood system.
  • Critical - Observed black debris buildup inside rear of ice bin by drive thru window.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine behind ice shield. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over ice machine and inn dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Gas can on floor next to water heater.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers next to front counter at 74f. Corrective action-put on time control.
  • Critical - Observed several employees open beverage container on a food preparation tables.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells at cook line. Corrected On Site-discarded broken eggs.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. open bag of frozen hash browns stored inn pan of breaded pork chops, all in walk in feezer
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/12/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Interior top
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink, handsink by drive thru window. Observed drink ice in sink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Sweater laying on top of sugar bags, in back storage area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple liquid, under 3 compartment sink. Label all peeled off. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Eggs and sausages
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad and deli meats in make table cooler temped at 48F 7/29/11 At callback deli meats, hot dogs, chicken, cheese all temped at 48-50F
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table cooler ambiant thermometer at 48-50F 7/29/11 At callback ambiant thermometer reading 48-49F.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table cooler ambiant thermometer at 48-50F
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Steak in walkin cooler at 59 from previous afternoon.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Using a cloth under a cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook cutting tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. Slight build up in interior front
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of frozen meat on floor in walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open box of frozen rawbeef stored over frozen RTE foods
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad and deli meats in make table cooler temped at 48F
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket 300ppm chlorine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple liquid by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In male bathrooms
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw eggs held on cookline at 53F. Eggs must be discarded by 2:30pm if not used. Gave establishment time in lieu temperature form
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 300ppm+ Corrected On Site.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.SAUSAGES walKIN cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.FRONT COUNTER BROWNIES.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.RAW SHELL EGGS walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food storage rack inside reach in freezer .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.STORAGE AREA.
8/19/2010Routine - 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.WALK IN COOLER SEVERAL FOODS NO DATED after opened.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.MANAGEMENT WEARING WATCH while preparing foods.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.NEAR DRIVE TRU . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.EMPLOYEE BELONGING stored on top of BREAD RACKS.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDES being used inside establishment CAN OF RID A BUG was found in front area cabinet.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor inside walk in freezer and walk in cooler.DELIVERY NOT PUT UP. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets / make table unit in cooks line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of WALK IN COOLER gaskets and door frames.
  • Observed build-up of dust / dirt on walk in freezer FANS.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.NEAR DRIVE THRU.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.NEAR DRIVE THRU.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.NEAR DRIVE THRU.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.back area near storage area.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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