Whisky River, 4850 Big Island Drive Ste 03, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHISKY RIVER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4850 Big Island Drive Ste 03, Jacksonville, FL 32246
License #: 2614456
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet in women's restroom missing toilet seat. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal shaker cup without a handle being used to dispense ice in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of water bottles stored on floor in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. Drink no lid/straw above soda syrups. Also bottle of water at front bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting metal bowls on dish rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Outside right dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Side door of dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve plates on rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holster in bar area near stage. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached at splitter. Operator moved vacuum breaker to hose side. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Throughout three bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Bottle of sanitizer stored over straws and cups in bar near bull ride. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin in kitchen under soda fountain has build up of mold like substance in back of bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front bar area blocked by tip bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sinks in both men and women's restroom have no hot water. General manager turned up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Restaurant was sent wrong test kit by supplier. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Soda guns in all three bar area are soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of blue liquid in office. Manager states that liquid is Windex. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/19/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust build up on the Walk in Cooler vent, also Reach in cooler vent for salad **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the electrical room
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of bottle water and case of lemon, beer Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Couple open water bottle found under the prep table, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler by pizza oven **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster Recycle dumpster
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler have cream inside, bar by entree **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Pizza peel, pizza oven
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker on the wrong place, should put on the non chemical side of hose Bibb, mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55° meatball 56° Reach in cooler by pizza oven cut lettuce 56° cut tomatoes 55° Reach in cooler by cookline corrective action taken, ice bath
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Bar next to stage **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black build up on the top right side of ice machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Black build up on the back side of soda nozzles, by the salad Reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer show 28°F and check with another thermometer show 38° all food is not frozen, Reach in cooler for salad kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Supplier deliver wrong test kit
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Throughout 3 bars area
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler fan
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Water softener pellets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table unit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic tub **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Drain flies **Repeat Violation**
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic tubs stacked wet on dish rack
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at prep tables in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. front of 3 door reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 3 door prep table reach in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. glasses stacked wet at beverage station
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tip bucket and rags inside at main bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. precooked sausages Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. on the side of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. lemon pepper scoop
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. marinara sauce
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. ipod on prep table
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain at dish machine is clogged
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut cooked chicken
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. draining into garbage cans/floor
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Using Serve Safe
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Pizza slice spatulas stored in container with debris build up in bottom of container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bags of drink ice on walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Frozen open bags of chicken stored above RTE food in reachin freezer next to fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Interior top on cookline
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Behind VIP bar
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table on cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Unwrapped straws on bar counter
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Behind VIP bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior back top across from cookline
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mopsink after splitter on non chemical side
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4/27/11- employee with lid not tight fitting on beverage sitting on prep station
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bottle of bleach in handwash sink 4/27/11- Evidence of Lemons/drinks dumped into handwash sink nearest tea station
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outdoor bar
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outdoor bar
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outdoor bar
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. broken bottles, cardboard boxes back bar
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No complete 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. ***online training certificates provided for employees, This method is not approved by Florida DBPR*** 4/27/11- Books ordered,6 Certified Food Managers on staff as well
4/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outdoor bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outdoor bar
  • Critical - No complete 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. ***online training certificates provided for employees, This method is not approved by Florida DBPR***
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outdoor bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. excessive mold like substance in phleum
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. ***after glove changes
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. broken bottles, cardboard boxes back bar
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bottle of bleach in handwash sink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair liquor holder at back bar
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.jackets stored with flour
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza protein items
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. back bar
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. chopped ham dated 2/12 and2/3 Corrected On Site-discarded
2/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. wing sauces
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream at reach in out on counter for approx 20 minutes Corrected On Site- discard by 530pm
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. sugar scoop
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. handled a raw burger with gloved hands then removed one glove to handle buns, ended up using one gloved hand and one bare hand to handle bun all without washing hands Corrected On Site- discarded bun, washed hands and replaced gloves to handle buns
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Charred and chipped, not sealed pizza perl
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. speed rack at cookline
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bull bar handwash sink Corrected On Site- takes time for hot water to evacuate
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar holster for soda gun
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handwash sink at main bar stained with coffee/tea Dump buckets at bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Outdoor beverage station previously not in use - currently with 3 compartment sink, ice bin, 4x6 dry storage rack - inspector reviewed original plans - the only addition to original plans was the 3 compartment sink- GM to discontinue the use of the area until a proper handwash sink is put in
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping beverages at bar into handwash sinks
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at line
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings Corrected On Site.- discarded by manager , electrical issue with breake r
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. lemons in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs hanging from oven door
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping beverages at bar into handwash sinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
5/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No complete 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
3/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Construction dust
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink under bar at main bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No complete 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
3/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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