The Jerk Center, 303 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE JERK CENTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 303 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6216467
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 3/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall.in several area in back kitchen- **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.back room - **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container - **Warning**
  • Basic - Brock glass window in back kitchen- please unsure that all glasses are removed from window to prevent cross contamination . **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hot holdings racks- **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.by three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Back room- believe corner - reach in cooler- **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door gap underneath - and knob open- **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.- in kitchen- **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food prepared by hand washing sink in a location that is exposed to splash- **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Back of flour open- **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment and under all equipments- . **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.in several area in back kitchen- **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.back room - **Warning**
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Boots stored in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelves in middle of kitchen- **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. By utensils **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Snappers at 72° f - stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Oxtail 130° f- corrective action - changed pan so pan could touch hot water for better conductivity of heat- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items-.charcoal lighter -by other chemicals and cardboard **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Red Snapper - operator discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.mop sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.obstructed bus pan **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area and ladies restroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Back room and server area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink at back **Warning**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Reach in warmer- exposed wires- **Warning**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and rice in reach in cooler
12/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut vegetables in reach in cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and rice in reach in cooler
10/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Watermelon in reach in cooler, back room
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water, under front counter
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White fridge in kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Fish
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut watermelon, back room
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back room
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back room
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooed food in reach in cooler, back room
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Jug of oil
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and soda, behind display case
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to water machine
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer section, near microwaves
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach in cooler
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under microwaves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle soda, front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil, near prep table
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked food in reach in cooler near prep table
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked food in reach in cooler, back room
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on handsink Corrected On Site.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back room
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil, across from stove
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in freezer, back room
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut cabbage and carrots in reach in cooler, back room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat in reach in cooler, back room
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. steam table
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. fridge in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. fridge in kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bulk container of rice , kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. spices, lemon juice , kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. above small electric fryer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. reheated to +165
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/12/2011Routine - 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. cooked rice, goat, oxtail , reach in cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken at 114/123 degrees farheniet under 1 hour Corrected On Site. placed in heated oven
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork at 98 degrees in oven under 1 hour Corrected On Site. moved to reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf under microwave
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.behind fryer
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. electric fryer on prep table
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside door of microwaves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. glass doors of reach in cooler, storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. silverware in front handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back food storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged tiles, kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping buckets Corrected On Site.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; back screen door handle in poor repair
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back storage area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer doors of microwaves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. glass doors to reachin coolers , back storage area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sign and boxes in front of handsink , back storage area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back storage area handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back storage room handsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back storage area handsink
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in hotwater room
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged tile in kitchen
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by front register
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Operator divided outside hotwater heater room to set up grill cooking; grill must be removed from premise as plans are nonapprovable as discussed with plan reviewer.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-05-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. no hotwater at front kitchen handsink; no papertowels at center kitchen.callback: no hotwater at front handsink
12/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 2 red snapper at 88 degrees Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes in glass reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish at 88 degrees, back kitchen Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. glass door reachin cooler back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. seafood in bowl , back kitchen
  • 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. nonhandled container in bulk rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensils stored in water at 91 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door reachin cooler, back kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by front register
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.center kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use without hood suppression/exhaust system Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. fryer on table in center kitchen
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. LP tanks in back kitchen
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Operator divided outside hotwater heater room to set up grill cooking
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. no hotwater at front kitchen handsink; no papertowels at center kitchen.
  • 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. Pro
9/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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