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1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE G-J, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over prep sink area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in front of walk-in-cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank in kitchen not secured.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve sauce cups on floor in kitchen. Manager moved cups to shelf.

THE TOP RESTAURANT

30 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : a splitter on the exterior mop sink, hutch area, both sides are lacking a vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : in the main kitchen the hand wash sink was used to fill a pitcher. Staff removed the pitcher before it finished filling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the ice machine by the Florida room has foreign substance around the inside frame.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : the walk-in cooler door in the main kitchen was repaired with duct tape.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the walk-in cooler door in the main kitchen is compromised and does not close effectively.
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11 SE 1 AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the inside of the oven has crumbs and baked on debris. ALSO, at the back side of the electric slicer, dried food debris. At the soda machine, the bottom of the ice chute is soiled, and the Coke Zero and Coke nozzles have buildup.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed : both restroom doors are not self closing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the mop was all in the ringer, above the soiled mop water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed : to the left of the glass door reach-in cooler, an accumulation of debris was found.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES - GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN

101 SE 1 AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed : apples on the bar, not protected(wrapped).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the juice nozzles, from inside the unit, has dried on juice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the waffle batter lid has sticky residue from a label. ALSO, the juice machine has dark foreign substance over the nozzles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the kitchen microwave. This was placed in a pocket.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : no visible choking poster. One was emailed.

104 SE 1 AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : 3 staff do not have proof of Certified Food Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cutting board hanging on the wall is stained.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : rice scoops in 87° water next to the grill. The water was dumped from both cups.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a cloth in use under the cutting board.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed : the unisex restroom attached to the building lacks a covered receptacle.
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VALE FOOD COMPANY GAINESVILLE

3841 SW ARCHER RD, UNIT B, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach-in-cooler: salmon (57F - Cold Holding).
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspirin on shelf over prep table. Operator removed aspirin.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. In front reach-in-cooler: salmon (57F - Cold Holding) still in ROP packaging. 5 servings.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with seasoning. Operator moved scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
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ORIGINAL AMERICAN KITCHEN

15 SE 1 AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : at the bar, multiple soda guns are soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : multiple soda gun holsters lacking drain waste lines.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : the cook line has a running fan and water standing in the grout lines.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank in the cage is not secured from tipping over.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed : at the bar the hand wash sink has an above floor open drain that is filled with water.

BURRITO FACTORY AND CANTINA

7 SE 1 AVE, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Quote was given for a laundry tub style mop sink.

PIZZA BOY PIZZA

618 S MARION AVE STE 101, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of sanitizer tablets stored above grated Parmesan cheese on shelf next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed sanitizer tablets stored above.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza slices in prep area. Manager stated pizzas prepared one hour earlier. Employee placed proper time marking on pizzas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in front counter hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf across from mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.
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TAVERN BREWERY AND IRISH PUB D/B/A MARION STREET DELI & PUB LLC

281 N MARION AVE, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat eggs in walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Lysol wipes on kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager removed container of wipes during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at end of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); onions (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee placed scoop ice under items to reduce temperature to 41F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf.
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10031 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from hand wash sink in pizza make area. Person in charge provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles in chemical storage unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent at pizza make with debris accumulated.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry. Person in charge hung during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
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2048 ROGERO RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari 63f cooler not working placed in freezer Wings 65f sitting at room temperature moved to cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-26 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips available
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens restroom no hot water at handsink,
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CHICK-FIL-A AT AVENUES MALL

10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 310, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline. Replaced by manger.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty cooler shelves. Frontline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water upon floor at frontline. Cleaned by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

HAVANA-JAX CAFE

2578 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of bleach stored next to bag in box soda on food storage shelf. Also, containers of soap stored next to squirt bottles on shelf in front of expo window. Discussed with operator to remove chemicals to properly stored next.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels in direct contact with house made rellano balls with cooked beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster, raw shrimp, raw beef, cooked pork (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from oven. Operator stated items went in cooler when they opened about 1.5 hrs ago. Operator removed TCS foods and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked black beans (113F-115F - Hot Holding) on stove without burner on. Operator stated they were too hot earlier. Operator placed back on stove without burner burner on and reheated to a minimum of 165F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table in bar blocking hand wash sink in smaller bar area. Operator removed table from in front of hand wash sink.
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10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #3130, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser. Replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled holder. Moved by manager.

JL TRENTS SEAFOOD & GRILL

4553 120 ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 10ppm chlorine.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to line container for cooked fried foods. Cook removed the paper towels.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outside bar, vacuum breaker missing from threaded faucet with attached black hose.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands for approximately 5 seconds. Manager coached employee and employee rewashed hands for at least 15 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (118F - Hot Holding); corn (129F - Hot Holding); collard greens (118F - Hot Holding)in oven below stove top. Oven was on but no heat was present. Employee states all three were placed in the oven 30 minutes ago and moved all to another oven to heat.
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4453 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45f milk in reach in cooler by ice bin, overnight, stop sale, discarded by manager
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw hamburger then grabbed clean container for food, explained to her and she washed hands and placed container as dirty
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 37f and food japes at 45f, one door cooler by ice bin
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Polished nails, placed fries in fryer, explain her, she got gloves
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PUERTO PLATA RESTAURANT

2045 BAYVIEW RD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 7 containers of flan prepared on site prepared on 09/28, more than 7 days prior to inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan prepared on site person in charge stated was prepared on the 28th but had a date marking of 29th.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on bottom prep shelf of main cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk-in cooler door.
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363 ATLANTIC BLVD #1, ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mixed cheeses date marked 9/18 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Ranch dressing cups not discarded at 3 pm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee handled soiled equipment , cups. Then handled clean plates without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager.
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LUPITA'S MEXICAN FOOD

1024 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. 6-1-26 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink upfront next to drink station missing paper towels

47 UNIVERSITY BLVD N, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 53f in 2 door flip top cooler, just sitting on top of other pans of food. wings 55f general chicken 58f items where on counter before placing in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Containers of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler, employee moved
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sauce buckets in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow substance no labels
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4765 HODGES BLVD #17, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in back kitchen hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior under handle of of reach in freezer door soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator using cut jug gallon to dispense food
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TERRA GAUCHA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

4483 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked pork not under sneeze guard, manager rearranged
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw bacon then got mittens and grabbed tray with cooked bacon from oven, explained to him and he washed hands, placed mittens in laundry area
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 grabbed a lemon and placed it in drink, explained to her and she got tongs
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None, emailed one
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance by box freezer, cook line, employee labeled its cleaner, also a couple at bar by hand sink
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PIZZA HUT #4251

5844 ATLANTICE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in front of hand wash sink near mop sink cracked/ in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belonging stored next to single use to go trays. Operator removed employees bag to properly store.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner to not allow mop to dry properly. Operator hung wet mop properly.
Reach-in cooler, walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelving in walk-in-cooler soiled with residue. Also, rolling cart shelving with proofing dough soiled with residue.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above stacked pizza boxes on shelf next t9 mop sink soiled with black mold like substance.
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333 N LAURA ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

At callback operator has been in touch with Robin in plan review and has to finish completing plan review package and send back. Time needed to complete.

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