Wafaa & Mikes Cafe, 1544 North Main St, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFAA & MIKES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1544 North Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
License #: 2614360
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In containers of seasoning, cook-line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Silver two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of sugar under microwave. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken on bottom shelf if prep table by make table. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. White refrigerator and silver two door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. White refrigerator.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. White Container of white substance under microwave labeled in Arabic. Manager stated it was sugar. Manager labeled item in English. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In containers of seasoning, cook-line. **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. Jug of coffee by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Over mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs by grill top in water 82° **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Silver two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cucumbers with bare hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread in silver two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. On 2/13/13. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink by register. **Warning**
6/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sesame seed oil in two door reach in cooler.
  • 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. On dry storage shelf by front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door "traulsen" reach in cooler ambient air temperature 44°.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Two door "trauslen" reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above mop sink.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal bins on dry storage shelf across from rear hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution less than 50 ppm.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink missing faucet heat. Employee stated he was going to use hand wash sink as water filter. Explained to employee no hand wash sinks could be removed without plan review approval.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple, bulk containers of sugar, wheat
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Grease.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil, next to freezer in dinning room.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef. Moved to reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Double door silver cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Expired 6/1/2013
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands multiple times for less than 5 seconds. Corrective action taken, explained hand washing procedure and provided hand out.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook grab pita bread and place on basket to send it out to customer. Pita bread was discarded, cook wash hands and put on gloves. Also, scooped sugar with a bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed leave, tuna salad and egg plant dip 43-45°, white cooler. Corrective action taken, uncovered containers and moved to back of unit to get better air flow. Set inspector's thermometer inside, ambient temperature is 40°
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffed grape leaves, made Friday.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. With pickled turnips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave: interior rusty and door is broken. On prep table.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Sitting on ground and rocks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In falafel. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs used on the grill, water 85?. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Double door cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks, in container above triple sink.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from clean and sanitized equipment during preparation. Cook place large bowl of cut beef on same tray were clean and sanitized drinking cups where. Small table between stove and triple sink in kitchen. Container was moved and cups where place in triple sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charged of the kitchen does not know cooling parameters.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Sliced gyros meat. Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade tuna salad, baked potatoes, tzaziki sauce. All prepared 2-4 days ago.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with debris build-up. Reach in units
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad. On broken pieces of concrete and grass
10/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers and pans stored on table under hand wash sink, not protected from splash. Front side of kitchen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table. Ambient thermometer reading 46F after unit being closed for more than 12 hours.// **DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNTIL CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING ITEMS AT 41F OR BELLOW **
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. On broken pieces of concrete and grass
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth used as drain board. Table by triple sink, also under to go containers on chest freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Gyros meat and chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Has kit for chlorine Quat used in triple sink
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certification expired July 20/12. Establishment has books.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed gaskets with debris build-up. Reach in units
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzaziki sauce, homemade garlic mayo, stuffed grape leaves, all reading 47-48F. Corrective action taken, discarded.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tzaziki sauce made a couple days ago, also stuffed grape leaves
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shawarma and burgers over cheese, yellow reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Bags of raw chicken over bag of beef. Reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Multiple cut vegetables in reach in cooler, also tray of beef in chest freezer across bathrooms.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple,throughout
8/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, HOOD:
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, CONTAINER OF OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, YELLOW CONTAINER OF ICE,
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, SEASONING Corrected On Site.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit., SMALL
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. PLASTIC PANEL
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, FRONT COUNTER :
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, LEES THAN 50ppm.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, BOTH EXIT LIGHT. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, 2 DOOR METAL REACHIN COOLER : UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX:
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, GYRO Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner, MEAT.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN .
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located, ON BRICK.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only., FRONT & REAR DOOR.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in make table Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. using quat for chloride
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear substance Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. front counter; Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by bulk ice machine Repeat Violation.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Brown substance on stove
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gyros meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. No reach -in unit
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods; silver reach-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of packet ketchup; front counter
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk foods; ie, sugars
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. wooden utensil
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. White and silver stand-up
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Handles of platware are in multiple and directions; and open box of toothpicks on front counter
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Cups and napkins
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 compartment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Clear substance By 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. In dry mop bucket;
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. In the office;
  • Critical. Electrical outlet cover plate broken; For reporting purposes only. Over 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. In the office;
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 4
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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