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UNCLE JOE'S NEW YORK DINER LLC

1010 US HWY 41 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740644

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted across from dish machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side of cart and grill. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected. Employee protected at time of inspection.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and flour not labeled in dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep with out washing hands.
  • 09-01-4: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. Observed employee touch cooked eggs with bare hands. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 69 F, Egg wash 58 F on cook line. Employee added more ice to egg wash. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash lettuce at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee replaced at time of inspection. 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. Cooked rice not date marked in walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632502

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected over coffee machine. Employees covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on sugar not labeled in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 60 F- retemp 41 F, eggs 58 F, cheese 55 F. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Egg wash 54 F. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 108 F, chili 110 F- retemp 135 F on steam table. Advised operator to add more water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Chili 140 F, sausage 115 F **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink on cook line to wash out bowl. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed employee empty pot in hand wash sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625584

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in potatoes. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar container lid cracked in dry storage. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor on cook line. Oil on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on over door handle. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected over coffee machine. Employees covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on sugar not labeled in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then begin to work with food. Warning
  • 09-01-4: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. Observed employee touch cut tomatoes with bare hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 60 F- retemp 41 F, eggs 58 F, cheese 55 F. Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 108 F, chili 110 F- retemp 135 F on steam table. Advised operator to add more water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink on cook line to wash out bowl. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 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/ observed 5+ employees working with no food manager on site. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362177

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on shelf next to reach in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean containers. 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. Employee phone on shelf above clean containers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on floor on cook line. Fries on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf next to reach in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and brown sugar not labeled in dry storage.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine, operator primed tested 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above blue cheese in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 61 F, Eggs 65 F, operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in handwash sink next to walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided one employee training.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444097

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: No covered trash can in women's restroom. Admin Complaint
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cups near soda machine wet nesting. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink Admin Complaint
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to waffle maker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Leak at handwash sink next to waffle maker. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: No employee training provided at time of callback. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442801

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cups near soda machine wet nesting. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to waffle maker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441514

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in pasta in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. 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. Employee phone above microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machine wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor on cook line. Operator removed at time of inspection. Containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink on cook line.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter above coffee machine, employee placed in closed container at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools over prep table next to waffle maker.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking next to waffle maker.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops next to women's restroom.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm, employee set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 100ppm chlorine. Operator fixed dish machine tested 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands in between. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone then continued cooking without washing hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked lasagna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 53 F, tuna 52 F, coleslaw 52 F in walk in cooler, employee placed on ice. Potatoes 56 F, butter 74 F sitting out, employee placed in freezer. Cheese 56 F in reach in cooler, employee placed in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 97 F on steam table.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ observed observed 6+ employees working with no food manager at establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications.
  • 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. Rice in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles next to women restroom.