Tropical Jerk Restaurant, 722 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL JERK RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 722 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
License #: 6602970
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 3/14/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board still heavily grooved and stained at callback.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces-1-1.5 inch spaces between filters at callback. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-reach in freezer on cookline fell off when opened. Door not fixed at callback.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces, moderately soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation. Hood heavily soiled with grease etc at callback inspection.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-florescents over cookline reach-in cooler. Lights still not sheilded over cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-11-2 Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is turned off. Hood not on while callback inspection conducted-operator turned on shortly after entering kitchen..
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation-outlet still uncovered at callback.
  • 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. No proof for Michael Andeson, brother and operator of facility and 2 other kitchen employees. SafeStaff available for Kara Vincent only. No training available for Michael, operator and all other employees are new.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-florescents over cookline reach-in cooler.
  • 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. No proof for Michael Andeson, brother and operator of facility and 2 other kitchen employees.SafeStaff available for Kara Vincent.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces, moderately soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is turned off.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Female Employee with wild hair not restrained with method of choice.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food-cook. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Warmer shelf over cookline cooler, heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-reach in freezer on cookline fell off when opened.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-Sour cream.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-under prep sink/prep table.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Water turned off to handwash sink at counter area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth at prep table.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only-by prep sink.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license-license expired on 4-1-2011 and is more than 60 days past due. Payment can be maid on line at www.myfloridalicense.com or by calling 850-487-1395. Inspection on 5-31-2011-advised of past due at that time.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-several sinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No soap at several sinks. 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. All new employees and operator-Mike not trained-all other employees are family but need training Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces soiled with accumulated runny-drippy grease.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in a container with dirty utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area-bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Instructed operator to use shallow pans for cooling items. Gave cooling perameters and quizzed about cooking temps.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator has a bracelet and watch on while prepping etc.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty cup in middle handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner-fish thawed in kryovak packages.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-cookline cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expiredd on 4-1-2011 and has now incurred a $100.00 fine. To avoid administrative actions-Please correct/pay license fee.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-hws by pepsi cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-both hws in 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. One new employee and Operator-Mike has no proof. Must have proof by next inspection.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Green peg board found in stlre room by can-opener.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surroundiing flat surfaces heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-6 burrner stove top heavily soiled.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-at least on board (small blue board) in prep room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only-several areas throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. White mesh-like cloth under heat lamps at cookline heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw beef and prepped raw chicken over cooked pork ribs.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Freezer, opened raw beef patties over opened raw fish.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination-coffee and or tea filters at drink station.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-cookline on reach-in citting board.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Critical - Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
1/3/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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