Richelles Jamaican Cuisine, 3210 Orange Ave. Suite A, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: RICHELLES JAMAICAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3210 Orange Ave. Suite A, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
License #: 6602245
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing-men's room.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 different drinks on prep tables in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in bar area, leaving standing water on bar floor.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. facility must contact Tallahassee to make previous bad check good. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over raw vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood lightly soiled with accumulated runny, drippy grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items in Handwash sink basin-cookline.
6/6/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hood moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired on April 1, 2014 and is less than 30 days past due.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Stem thermometer 100 degrees out of calibration. Inspector calibrated to 32° F.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling and hoods
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./ stir tiks at bar area
  • Basic - mop sink or curbed cleaning facility used as storage
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.in cooler in office above food **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Puddled water at back door from over flow at clean out pipe. Advised operator to rope off area to avoid someone walking through area. Grey water or other draining water appears to be receding but, must be cleaned up and fixed by 24 hour call back inspection. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling and hoods
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./ stir tiks at bar area
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - mop sink or curbed cleaning facility used as storage
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.in cooler in office above food **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with raw chicken juice-like substance and other old food.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white board in sink, broken/chunked and black.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pepsi cooler in front lobby area not working at this time.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Grease streams from hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in reach in cooler in office.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Small white board heavily soiled with back.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink-able to utilize dish washing soap nearby.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit-double door unit in office.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operator states monies were sent on Monday, yesterday. Unable to verify due to timing.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large garbage can in front of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue-cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water-operator repairing a drip at a joint within the building.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair-electrical socket not covered.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior and interior of reach-in Freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large garbage can stored in front of Handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container held in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-exhaust fan in restroom heavily soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface interior of freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Shell eggs stored on top shelf over cooked foods. **Repeat Violation**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Some upgrades to bar area using unsealed wood.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. One black garbage type bag in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over open milk jug.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-bathroom with mop sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large garbage can tucked into alcove in front of handwash sink.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Operator states he mailed payment late last week. $362.00 is due and needs payment before June 1, 2012.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-at least one portable board heavily grooved and stained.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Operator threw mopwater out the back door in front of inspector. Scolded and discussed proper disposal of grey water.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Other venues in strip mall use same garbage dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unclean building components, attachments or fixtures-overgrown laen and grill at back door of facility.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-restroom.
  • Observed dumpster lid propped open.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Asked operator to drop into freezer to assure proper cooling.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood flat surfaces and drip tray soiled with moderate amounts of accumulated grease.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage-black trash type bags holding ice in chest freezer. Operator states ice for a friend who uses it to ice bins. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water-water running w/o velocity to protect food. Warm water and chicken temped at 79F. Operator is prepping and cooking now.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 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. Proof noot available for owner/operator.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Black plastic garbage type bag holding ice in chest freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk-holding at 45F-advised refrigeration between uses in stead of leaving it out.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw oxtail over ice in chest freezer.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 4-13-2011. Manager did not pass first time, has retaken and results not available yet. This violation must be complied at next inspection to avoid administrative actions.
  • 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. Manager did not pass but has retaken and results not yet available. Employees will be trained once manager has successfully passed test. Violation must be complied at next inspection to avoid administrative actions.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expied on 4-1-2011 and will now be accessed a $50.00 late fee.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be complied at next inspection per todays callback. Failure to provide proof will result in immediate administrative actions.
  • 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. Proof for employees must be available at next inspection. Failure to provide proof will result in immediate administrative actions.
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. Ap;roximately 18-24 bottles of JAM DOWN JUICE. Stop sale issued and stock removed from shelf.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 125 F.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product-Appfoximatly 18-24 bottles of JAM DOWN JUICE.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 4-13-2011.
  • 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.
  • Observed all employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped around 100 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Freezer, food in freezer in garbage bag.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw chicken holding in reach-in cooler, over veggies, beer and milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Curry chicken holding at 120 F. Advised quick reheat to 165 F, hold at 135 or hotter. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
12/28/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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