Gary's Southern Grill, 5467 Brown St, Graceville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GARY'S SOUTHERN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5467 Brown St, Graceville, FL 32440
License #: 4200494
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Waitress station
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash on cookline 66° f. Placed on ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food- watch. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind/ near refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in plastic crate. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - In reach-in-cooler: Raw ground beef stored over fish; raw chicken, raw ground beef stored over sauce and marinade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer- potato cutter. **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**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks with no lid on top of drink machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed 0ppm, corrected on site 100ppm chlorine.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Hand sink on kitchen wall.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage, walk-in cooler, and far lights on side of kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea bags in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In server area.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. In server area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles. In kitchen area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. In dry storage, short chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Near heat lamp.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By water heater.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At salad station.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dry storage.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue substance in waitress station.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue cleaner at mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Waitress station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fish Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee using bowl with no handles to scoop flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee touching cooked chicken with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door in mop sink area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind steam table. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of cornmeal removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee mixing old hushpuppy mix with new. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl to scoop flour and pickle relish.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor and wall behind griddle.
  • Observed wall behind fry cutter soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed vents in restrooms soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs missing. For reporting purposes only.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Lights in walkin cooler missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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