Pulp, 1962 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PULP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1962 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
License #: 2614464
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air vent in kitchen above soft serve machines.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezers in front counter.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black build up around interior lid of chest freezers in front counter.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Back splash of soft serves machines. Also heavy build up on non-working soft serve machine in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air vent in kitchen above soft serve machines.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezers in front counter.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black build up around interior lid of chest freezers in front counter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Light build up.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen, also needs soap.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid, per worker is cleaner. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. By juice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee juice above fruit for customer juices, in reach in cooler, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Upright cooler, front counter
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On side of dipper well
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm quat in bucket
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Lady with dog siting on outside table waiting for order, got it and left **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Upright cooler, front counter
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Frozen yogurt machine on sleep mode keeping yogurt at 55-63°. Don't use this machine until is able to keep yogurt at 41° or below
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. americas cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55° almond milk on crate, corrective action: added ice, 55-63° frozen yogurt, see stop sale
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease/dust and/or soil deposits. Dusty vent in upright reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Lid for fruit cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack by juice and jacket over lids, storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Half way out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Grabbing washed apples, got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets by clean pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Above ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight on corners
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on vent in the reach-in cooler. Upright at front counter
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Little pieces of fruit in it, front counter
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap container filled up with other chemical, discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired on 6/1/12
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Mr Jason took test on 8/10/12, no results yet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler at front counter Corrected On Site. Also reach in cooler at back kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. used toilet, came to kitchen to grab blender, explained to her Corrected On Site. washed hands
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm quat sanitizer in 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door, not latched Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on wrong side of splitter, mop sink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired on 6/1/12
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 8/15/12 Mr Jason took test on 8/10/12, no results yet
8/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing and rinsing spoons only, at front counter sink, explained to her Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired on 6/1/12
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright reach in cooler, front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright reach in cooler, front counter
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. lid for prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in freezer lid with 3 holes, front counter
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one orande, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. front counter ; one spray bottle on top of ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. front counter
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk container , back kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing glass and spatulas at prep sink at front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cutting apples and celery for juice, got gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. upright reach in cooler, front counter
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rubbed soap and rinsed at the same time Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vent in upright reach in cooler
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. broken blenders
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter, side without hose Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. AROUND ICE CHUTE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE PICKED UP CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE FROM FLOOR, THEN WASHED DISHES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS. Corrected On Site. ADDRESSED WITH EMPLOYEE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RUBBER MAT UNDER GLASSES/COFFEE CUPS AT FRONT PREP AREA
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. NEEDED ON SPLITTER ATTACHED TO MOP SINK
9/14/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. orange tea
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. heavy cream Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of lids upstairs Repeat Violation.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oatmeal Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. oatmeal, 76 degrees F. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. No customer monitoring of self-service yogurt machines. Customer used one cup for multiple samples.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk spices
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. on top of soiled liner, right next to chemicals
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. togo lids, upstairs
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of animals in the food establishment or on premises. water bowl right outside door next to tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed bulk container not labeled. In cabinets.
  • Critical. Observed soy milk and juices stored in same bin as ice used for consumption. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed jars of tea stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed white chocolate chips and rice crispy squares not kept under sneeze guard; waffle bowl in container with lid. Corrected ons ite.
  • Critical. Observed using containers without handles to scoop teas.
  • Critical. Observed employee bare handling bananas. Corrected on site.
  • Observed handle of scoop touching cold milled flax.
  • Observed grooved/dirty cutting board.
  • Observed dishes air drying on towel.
  • Critical. Observed no test strips on site.
  • Critical. Observed inside of ice machine dirty - corners. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed box freezer dirty - both. Repeat violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area - straws, cups, lids.
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for other purposes. Basket for fruit in sink.
  • Critical. Observed hand soap by a non-approved handwash sink - prep sink.
  • Observed dumpster lid open. No dumpster plug.
  • Critical. Observed back door not self-closing.
  • Observed light shield end caps missing. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed no food manager card on site.
  • Critical. Observed employee training expired.
5/24/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior/exterior of reach-in cooler/ice cream soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing endcaps
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. replacement card on order
  • 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.
1/22/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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