Zoe's Kitchen, 240 Hwy A1a Merchant's Plaza, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZOE'S KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 240 Hwy A1a Merchant's Plaza, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL 32082
License #: 6501775
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/24/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in vegetable container in two door Reach in cooler. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Sink next to ice machine draining slowly.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pilaf 46° quinoa 44° in flip top cooler. Items moved to Walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Administrative Complaint recommended on previous inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of olive oil dented on side seam.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Orzo pasta on Walk in cooler 45-46° dated 07/21.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Orzo pasta on Walk in cooler 45-46° dated 07/21.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upper and lower areas of ice machine with black and white buildup.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in sink next to ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic containers in warewashing area of kitchen.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Dry pastas in the bulk container in the Walk in Freezer storage not cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods 52°-58°F, make table cooler on the left, kitchen manager stated that cooler is not function will and keep all Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods only for 4 hours. But establishment didn't have Time as Public Health Control form or keep time mark with food. CALLBACK: all items temped have been in unit greater than 4hours. Tomato 46° pilaf 44° quinoa 43° tuna 46° 47°
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make table cooler on the left in prep line, already put on the work order. CALLBACK: all items temped have been in unit greater than 4hours. Tomato 46° pilaf 44° quinoa 43° tuna 46° 47°
07/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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. Cup of employee drink without lid and straw under the prep table by make table cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal Containers stack up wet on he shelf by Walk in Cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door is broken, installation is expos. By grill. Also the lid for ice machine is broken and installation is expos
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Dry pastas in the bulk container in the Walk in Freezer storage not cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife keep between 2 make table cooler in prep line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small Reach in cooler for milk in the front counter.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of Greek dressing on the prep table in the kitchen not label per kitchen manager
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods 52°-58°F, make table cooler on the left, kitchen manager stated that cooler is not function will and keep all Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods only for 4 hours. But establishment didn't have Time as Public Health Control form or keep time mark with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 52°F, on the make table cooler, cooked potatoes 50°F, cooked vegetable 50°F on the prep table by grill , take out from Walk in Cooler about 30 min ago. Corrective action taken, container of cooked rice 49°F, container if humus 50°F, walk in cooler , ice bath
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 7 people working at the time of Inspection but none of employee have manager certification
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make table cooler on the left in prep line, already put on the work order.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal containers in drying area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in drying area.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Pasta shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates above expedite window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Great Northern Beans dented on lid and side seam.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee working cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw steak and chicken roll ups over milk, feta cheese, salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice chute on self-service drink machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working expedite window with no proof of training.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue scoop holder soiled in the bottom. Cleaned
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Small reachin by flattop grill. Cleaned by Manager
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans of soup sitting on back of stove at 125-131?F. Brought back up to temp.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight build up on the interior top of the machine behind splash guard **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Handsink by cooler
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink by ice machine. Soap added
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach behind front counter. Label added
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine. Interior top behind splash guard
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knifes stored in crevice between make table coolers. Knifes relocated
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Manager on duty unable to find his card
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine. Interior top behind splash guard
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Ice tea nozzles in guest area
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Up under blade sharpner part of slicer machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoe salad, cooked plant food, deli turkey and cheese, being held on ice, temped at 56-65F
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of wrapped cutlery on floor. Manager relocated box to cupboard
10/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN CORNER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. FOODS INSIDE TEMPED IN DANGER ZONE. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL IT MAINTAINS 41'F OR BELOW.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY BOXES (NEAR OVEN) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN RICE and SUGAR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CREAM CHEESE 46, BUTTER 45'F. BOTH IN SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN CORNER OF FRONT COUNTER AREA. MANAGER MOVED FOODS TO A UNIT MAINTAINING 41'F OR BELOW.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 130, RICE 124-129'F (BOTH IN SEPARATE STEAM TABLE UNITS). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink next ice machine.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice, under steam tables.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. Reach in cooler nextt to steeam tables.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water next to food on storage shelf in middle of kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bulk food available for consumer self-service not properly labeled. Potentially hazardous food items in display cooler at entrance to restaurant. Missing establishment address and phone number.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. 2 on make table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. After changing gloves and touching ready to eat food. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Containers of cabbage, kitchen. Other food items in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink, next to ice machine. Evidence of draining food into sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bag of powdered sugar on storage racks in middle of kitchen.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook rubbing gloved hands on soiled apron, not changing before touching ready to eat food. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not CORRECTLY identified by common name. Bulk rice labeled flour and vise versa. Repeat Violation.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Yellow liquid over prep table.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Did not know how to calibrate a thermometer. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Soup 87 wic, has been over 2 hours since placed in walk in per manager. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Above triple sink.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Rice.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over food on storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Two on make table.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up. Multiple.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing lemon cutter. 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. Flour. 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. Sugar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Lid cracked on eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Salad stuck to salad spinner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Cell phone with food on storage racks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Yellow liquid over prep table.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Under back door not sealing.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 129-131F. Corrected On Site. Stirred.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At left side of splitter at mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On make table.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ flat freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface./ under chopping board.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled./ when dipping hands with gloves in sanitizer. Corrected On Site./ employee rewashed hands & change gloves.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored./ storage room.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination./ with single service containers. Corrected On Site.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.foods processed and prepared on premises with no date marking
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled.-front line-chips, brownies Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-spray bottle with oil
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-chix wrap-discussed quantity in drawers
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.-date to change 7/09
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.- none noted-bucket empty Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.-by cutting board
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.-storeroom 3
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.-front line-bottles, back line spoon
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Brownies, pita chips
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. switched gloves without washing hands first
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded basting brush used at grill
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. low boy at grill
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter lacking proper back flow preventer
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle located over mop sink
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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