BENCHWARMERS CAFE
3560 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse above soda syrup, operator moved them, gun above sauces in reach in cooler, operator moved it Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above chili in walk in cooler, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By slicer Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger on shelf above milk, operators rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. 122f corn beef hash, placed here 2 hrs ago, explained to him and operators mixed it, got to 155f **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400ppm quat in bucket, test strip bluish, employee diluted it to 300 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line, operator placed some Corrected On-Site
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Where reheating
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot side in hand sink by triple sink Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep area, one open can by front counter, removed Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gun above sauces in cooler, employee moved it to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk con cooler Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in upright cooler by triple sink Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups in bag on floor, front counter, employee placed the on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table with slicer Repeat Violation
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. Coleslaw, owner said he stored it at home lasting nigh, he wrote employee food on it Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers on shelf above tomatoes, in walk in cooler, raw bacon on shelf above cheese in upright cooler by cook line, employee prearranged Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f milk, ham, sausage, coleslaw, cheeses, less than 4 hrs, employee moved them to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzles, cleaned by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl open hand sink by cook line, employee removed it Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In hand sink by triple sink and employee restroom, open dispensers Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made on Friday, walk in cooler, employee wrote date on Corrected On-Site
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at triple sink room n Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above soda syrup boxes, employee moved them Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk sugar container, gasket in box freezer by hand sink in back area Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior part of door in cooler by triple sink and shelves, employee cleaned it Corrected On-Site
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Knives and spoons overfilled so they are exposed, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By table where slicer is at Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed it in Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then changed gloves and grabbed cooked bacon, explained to mgr and he washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans sanitizer above bread, cook line, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around nozzle and ice chute, employee cleaned them Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink close to triple sink, employee placed some Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two expired on 1-4 and 1-10, 2024
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. On hot water side, hand sink by triple sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink at front counter by packets with food, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for cut tomatoes is cracked, prep cooler
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by soda syrup rack, employee wrote down one Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan at cook line, gasket in prep cooler, cooler in back not in use, Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with plastic ware at front counter, employee placed it on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table in back
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then grabbed plate to placed cooked eggs, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw phili meat-open box on shelf above gator tots in upright freezer, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened early morning yesterday, employee wrote date on Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed one Corrected On-Site
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at back prep room
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).