Triple J Steakhouse, 2218 Thomas Dr, Panama City Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TRIPLE J STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2218 Thomas Dr, Panama City Bch, FL 32408-5814
License #: 1304308
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 3/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on the cook lie both reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle underneath the employee hand sink on the cook line. **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**
3/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink in the kitchen next chicken breading. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair by the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on the shelve in the dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed shrimp and pork in standing back in the prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair on the cook lie both reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.chicken breading container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease in the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle underneath the employee hand sink on the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar next to cans goods. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed (1) live roach on the cook line behind the Groen Machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler in front of the grill. **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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Back of kitchen
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Above food table across from cook line.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer, reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef stored above raw fish.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed a box of jumbo lump crabmeat Sebastian.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.observed cell phone on the counter next to salad station.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Any person or persons management or employees engaging in any type foods preparation needs some type of hair restraint on.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets next to steam table.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and walls needs cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook dealing with cook foods went to handling raw fish didn't wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb underneath hand sink in the kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the exterior of the ice machine needs cleaning.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled setting on the high chair.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils stored in a soiled pan at wait station .
9/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in a soiled pan at wait station .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of lettuce
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, pasta , and cheese sauce in cooler-hoshizaki at 50 degrees fahrenheit . This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/12.
  • Observed residue build-up in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooled meat loaf in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
9/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (45F). Operator instructed to monitor unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of walk in cooler soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (batter mix) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (55F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (beef) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (45F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (creamer) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (59F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (sour cream) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (45F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in rear of kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth at wait station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in kitchen not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Lights near dish station missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed cutting boards at cookline grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent cover near three compartment sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food (pickles) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (creamer) at wait station cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (61F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in employee restroom.
  • Observed wall/condenser in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking handsink behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. (Regular refrigerator)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on side of oven end of cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt onoutside surface of chicken breading container. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation, 12/28/10.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers end of cookline over ovens.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stripsvat 45 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler, waitstation. (Regular refrigerator) Removed from cooler and cooled down 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta in reach in cooler cooks line at 44 degrees fahrenhiet. Unbagged and iced down to bring down to 41 degrees or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped topping at 48 degrees fahrenhiet. Thrown out.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed dishmachine chlorine at 200ppm. Repeat Violation, 12/28/10
  • Observed silverware not inverted so that only the handle is touched and observed server rolling silverware with bare hands and touching the mouth end of utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed solo cup with no handle used to dispense chopped nuts at waitstation, service line area. Repeat Violation, 12/28/10.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons, beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Margarine bowls end of cookline, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation, 12/28/10.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chopped nuts and chow mein noodles at waitstation service line area.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food not properly separated and unsanitized bottom of container touching food in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee making wiping cloth buckets at handsink by rear egress. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage racks for food service equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits and accumulated dust on sides and surfaces of cooking equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside of bulk food storage containers.
  • Observed reach in and walk in cooler gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris,and /or dirt accumulated on flooring with paper storage and ice machines.
  • Observed food debris, dust or dirt accumulated on kitchen floor under rack by dishmachine.
  • Observed hole in wall by hot water heater.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, dust or dirt throughout kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at rear egress.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloths at way beyond 200ppm. Chlorine. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed the hand sink in the kitchen had a scoop and a spray gun nozzles inside the sink.
  • Critical. Observed food employee talking on his phone while on the cookmline did not wash hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair infront on the ovens reachin cooler and the reachin cooler infront of the grill needs replacing.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door needs replacing before the next unannounced inspection.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated behinded the cooking equipment on the floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behinded the big cooking pot.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in the lobby has some damage needs replacing.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in the lobby that needs cleaning.
  • Light not functioning correctly in the kitchen over steam table.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Observed extension cord in use in the back by the cans goods. Repeat Violation.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed sugar container not labeled.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Observed the ice scoop setting on the shelves.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin cooler next to the pickup line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin cooler in the salad area needs replacing.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in the kitchen next to prep area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by the dishwasher area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry by the backdoor.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Observed extension cord in use by the dry storege area.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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