Northstar Bar & Grill, 119 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL - Bar inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Northstar Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 119 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
License #: 2614098
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on make table. Owner discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee steaks in make table. Also various food items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins wet nesting on storage shelf across from ice machine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar area triple sink set up as sanitize, rinse, wash. Owner emptied and remade sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's and women's restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 6/01/2012. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottles of beer stored in ice bin at bar. Bartender discarded ice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold like build up on sides of ice machine interior. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink. Owner put paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink near walk in cooler.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks near rear exit door near unisex restroom.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** At callback off 10/10/2014, license is expired since 06/01/12.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup in crushed red pepper. **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. Water bottle at pizza make table unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic bins on rack next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to bar area triple sink.
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small flying insects near triple sink. Also in bar area near soda guns.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bags of raw chicken and raw steak over bags of pepperoni and sausage in two door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold like build up in corners along sides. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Kristopher Kiger Prometric expired 11/03/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 days after expiration date. License expired 6-1-12. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around chute.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 6-1-12. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/4/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar by stand mixer.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 6-1-12. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. One under triple sink. Cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around chute.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired 6-1-12.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board, make table reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 6-1-12. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cooler, in process of moving cooler to new location.
  • Critical - Hot/cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Currently turned off in restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine. Around chute.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Lids to reach in coolers in front of grill.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. On sticky trap next to fryer. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Under blade sharpener.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle hanging on hand sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Moved.
10/3/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 51-16-1 Observed no plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added walkin cooler and relocated pizza oven. Owner claims he submitted plans to Plan Review. No record on file of plan review submitted.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Expired 6/1/11 Owner paid over the phone during inspection. Confirmation #******110
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added walkin cooler and relocated pizza oven
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reachin cooler opposite fryer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Underside of mixer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open bags/box of raw chicken and burgers stored over fries in upright freezer by fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of lids behind bar area, and boxes of cups in office area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza's in warmer
1/19/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in make table cooler at 47-53F. (cheese, deli meats, tzatziki sauce) 8/3/11 At callback no food in unit, as still being repaired.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Make table cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Around edges of make table cooler top, and inside, of both units Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-17-1 Sanitary facilities out of order for employees and/or guests. One bathroom out of order for over two months. Only 1 restroom available
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Expired 6/1/11
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added walkin cooler and relocated pizza oven.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
8/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table cooler by fryers. No ambiant thermometer inside. All food temped 47-53F
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Expired 6/1/11
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added walkin cooler and relocated pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Heavy dirt build up in interior of icemachine Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Spatula stored between make table and preperation table Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Make table cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Around edges of make table cooler top, and inside, of both units Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in make table cooler at 47-53F. (cheese, deli meats, tzatziki sauce)
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of cups behind bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza's in warmer
  • Critical - Sanitary facilities out of order for employees and/or guests. One bathroom out of order for over two months. Only 1 restroom available
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
8/2/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walkin cooler 8/2/11 Milk in walkin
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Make table coolers
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. Interior top
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of make table cooler and around edges of top part of both make table coolers
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler drawers
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Spatula stored between make table cooler and prep table
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added in a walkin cooler, and relocated pizza oven
  • 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. Establishment has training, but not approved training
8/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At end of bar area and by 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan sitting on top of handsink by 3 compartment sink. Handsink by walkin cooler blocked by a cart with a cash register on
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Added in a walkin cooler, and relocated pizza oven
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. Interior top
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Make table cooler drawers
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Make table coolers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup in sugar Bin
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open packet of frozen burgers stored over fries and cooked chicken in chest freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of make table cooler and around edges of top part of both make table coolers
  • Observed personal food stored with restaurant food items. In walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walkin cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind bar
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Spatula stored between make table cooler and prep table
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
5/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife on rack.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Deep fryer cabinet.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils food contact surface up. ace up.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
1/12/2011Routine - 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.BULK HAM not dated after packaging has been opened walk in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.FILTERS NEED to be dated.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed EXTERIORS of reach in cooler doors DIRTY in need of cleaning BACK AREA unit.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BACK AREA.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BACK AREA.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.INTERIORS OF FRONT REACH IN COOLERS.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.CUTTING BOARDS DIRTY ON MAKE TABLE UNIT TABLE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.DIRTY DISHES FROM PREVIOUS DAY STACKED UP EVERYWHERE WITH OLD FOODS ENCRUSTED ON ALL UTENCILS AND PLATES ( ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT CLEANING DISHES PRIOR TO CLOSING OF BUSINESS DAY).
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.DISHWASHER AREA.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.FOUND ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT AREA PREP ( OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT TABLES ) from previous business day.
  • Critical. Observed HEAVY DIRT ,FOOD DEBRIS , AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ALL reach-in cooler gaskets THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler THROUGHOUT ALL COOLER RACKS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.HOBART MIXER UNIT EXCESSIVE OLD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.PIZZA OVEN TRAYS USED TO COOK PIZZA WHILE IN OVEN .ALL TRAYS DIRTY APPEAR NOT TO BE CLEANED DAILY OR WITHIN EVERY 4 HOURS OR WHEN NECESSARY . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with HEAVY / EXCESSIVE accumulation of food residue. ALL REACH COOLERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.EXTERIORS OF MICRWAVE AND OTHER NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on ALL EXTERIORS SURFACES OF COOLER DOORS AND OTHER AREAS OF PREP TABLES AND MAKE TABLE UNIT / EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ( ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEANING AND SANATIZING AT CLOSING TIME ) FOUND MANY SURFACES DIRTY. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.WALKIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.THROUGHOUT BACK AREA DISHWASHER STATION.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS NOT STORED INVERTED IN A PROTECTED MANNER WATER NESTING PRESENT.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.MOP SINK HOSE ATTACHED NO VACUUM BREAKER INSTALLED ,
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BACK DISHWASHER AREA used as dump sink . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed HANDWASHING stations not kept clean EXCESSIVE DIRT THROUGHOUT . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 15 dry rodent droppings found in several areas inside establishment ( NON FOOD PREP AREAS) office , dj booth ,and other back common areas.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on interiors of WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.SPRAY BOTTLE ON DISH RACK.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise/ EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OLD EQUIPMENT ARE BEING STORED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT / ALSO ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEANING PRIOR TO CLOSING BUSINESS /DIRTY DISHES STACK HIGH IN 3 COMPARMENT SINK /FOOD PREP AREAS NOT CLEANED FREQUENTLY / ESTABLISHMENT IS CREATING A HEALTH HAZARD AND PEST CONTROL REPORTS SHOW RECOMMENDED ACTIONS ARE NOT BEING FOLLOWED FOR EXTERMINATING RODENT ACTIVITIES .
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.LICENSE DELINQUENT SINCE JUNE 1st 2009. (PAYMENT OF 373.00 MUST BE MADE IMEDIATELY THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES A 100.00 LATE FEE).
11/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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