Tidbits, 1076 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIDBITS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1076 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207-8332
License #: 2608327
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid with spring mix lettuce in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance. Garage, rot machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Large container of cooked pasta, walk in cooler. Also cut melon and mashed potato in buffet reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Strawberries **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Potato salad covered, also cut tomatoes, corrective action: uncovered
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some are copies
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Containers for croutons, raisins and sun flower seed
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - food not properly protected from contamination. Bottom of container over chicken salad, placed deli paper
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese, sprouts on prep area, at 55?, explained time as public health control
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 28? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken salad at 53? in wic, corrective action: uncovered
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Salad bar cooler
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Multiple.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher between handling dirty and then clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Melted spatulas.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. 4/24/11 ; reviewed again Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know minimum reheating temperature for leftovers, she said it was 140F
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. mineral oil by slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F potato salad ; 60F pasta on table, 50F sour cream, ice bath -not touching product- on counter; explained time as public health control
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box with cups, front counter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 100F soup, reheated to 165F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 24F and 20F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet by steamer
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cracked shield is time extended to next unannounced inspection.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cooling by a nonapproved method. tuna amb. cooling in a container with lids on, was opened and placed in WIC at 8:00 am, its 9:15 and temp is 63 degrees F on tuna.
  • Observed cracked light shield by dishmachine.
  • Observed cups (plastic) on floor. (COS)
  • Observed food not labeled in spice room. (COS) (R)
  • Critical - Observed light build up on corners of ice machine. (R)
  • Critical - Observed no cold water at handsink by dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed no hot water at handsink by dishmachine.
  • Observed rotten lemons in WIC. (COS)
  • Observed scoop handle touching powdered sugar. (COS) (R)
  • Observed thermometer (probe) not calibrated. (COS)
11/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location. Container for baking products.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tuna seasoning container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Vent covers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled. Grab and go on front counter.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ice in buckets on floor on front line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler, upright near prep area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rue 76'F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in bakery area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Bleach next to clean pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Ranch dressing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Server area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning?
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service lemons lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. server area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets in dressing cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roach found Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent covers in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chl greater than 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. by mop buckets Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, TOP REAR./ LINE.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES .
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. shrimp and scallops next to ground beef in box freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bacon over veggies in box freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Explained him
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. waitress area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. raw chicken reach-in
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. 2 small fan at cookies station
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups, front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink on spliter sides Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles have groves in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket, waitress area
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket, waitress area Repeat Violation.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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