J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN
624 N SR 19
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter next to steam well. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer employees personal food over food for customers and in walk in cooler employees personal food over chicken for customers. Operator relocated all personal food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Jill's up of ice on walk in freezer curtains and floor.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining shelving unit closest to fryers.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in front of cooked chicken.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, red beans (129F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (122F - Hot Holding). Steam well set at low, operator turned to max and began stirring products. At conclusion of inspection red beans second temperature (137F - Reheating); Mac and cheese second temperature (133F - Reheating), had operator cover empty space in steam table and instructed to continue to stir till 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can opener stored in hand wash sink closest the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive through no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
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 7/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of bulk ice bin has mold like substance along the top/sides of the ice bin. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda on center prep table and open beverage on the back of the flip top reach in cooler. Operator relocated the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the walk in cooler, employee personal food stored over package of pudding mix. Operator relocated the employee personal food. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf by the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in freezer door gaskets torn/separating. Repeat Violation
- 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. Bulk seasoning containers with scoop handles in contact with the products. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the bottom shelf of the prep line has build up of food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket has food residue staining. Hood system and wall under hood with build up of grease. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the sliding door reach in display cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; tilapia 2 hours (59F - Cooling); shrimp 2 hours (57F - Cooling); scallops 2 hours (59F - Cooling); catfish 2 hours (57F - Cooling) all thawed before service at 11am raised to temperatures of 41F during thawing process. Operator placed ice on all products to bring back to temperature range. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth on prep table with steam table soiled with food residue. Operator discarded the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Front counter wooden shelves added, not sealed.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of seasoning in dry storage area with no product labeling. Operator labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies on the electrical wire are the front counter by condiments. Observed 1 fly in the dishwashing area on shelf over three compartment sink. Observed 2 flies in the dining room area on tables. Observed 3 flies around trash can at end of cook line by breading station. Operator had employee remove trash and flour from breading station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance build up. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table. Operator relocated the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer with missing door handle. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents over kitchen area have build up of dust. Floors by the drive through window have build up of debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of frozen French fries on the floor by the reach in freezer, operator relocated the case of fries. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Handle of scoop in direct contact with sugar in bulk sugar container.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with food debris.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bulk fish batter container lid is broken.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking water from hose connection.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fly above center prep table where food is boxed up. Observed fly in warewashing area by the three compartment sink. Operator states flew in when back door was propped open. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Three cans of household raid and hot shot pesticide on shelf by three compartment sink. Operator removed the pesticide cans. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of flour and breading on push cart prep surface next to the flip top reach in cooler.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. 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. At time of inspection one expired food handler training certificate.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash sink by the kitchen entrance turned off. Employee turned hot water faucet on. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
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 7/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cookline heavily soiled, cracked tiles that hold grease, debris. Also, floors under front line with debris buildup. Wall at mop sink with debris buildup. Floor under triple sink with debris buildup.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in office. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground around shared dumpster, also, lids open.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease buildup. Backs of fryers with heavy grease buildup. Shelving in walk in cooler with rust/ debris buildup. Breading cart with food debris buildup.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in office.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flying insects under triple sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge killed until approximately 10 flying insects remained. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake at 50F in display case, observed door wide open during inspection. Person in charge closed doors and will monitor temperature.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer and reach in cooler with food debris buildup. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap and papertowels from front hand wash sink. Missing papertowels from hand wash sink by door to dining room. Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in red next to back door. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).