JOHNNYS TAPHOUSE & GRILL LLC

224 E TARPON AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/16/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Both cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above cooked shredded pork in walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line are stained. Can opener on prep table soiled with debris buildup.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink at the end of cooks line used to store metal bowls.
Food Inspector #8772140
2024-12-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 2/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8611272
2024-02-19
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/13/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
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. White guard and door hinge Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on shelf over lift top cooler on cook line. Moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In back prep area, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. 0 ppm, bucket is empty, operator put new one on, still 0 ppm Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in bar by soda gun. 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/ 2 cooks, 1 prep person , person in charge , 1 server Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine, operator labeled as bleach Corrected On-Site Warning
Food Inspector #8566069
2024-02-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/4/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: In between wall and fryer soiled **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8564907
2023-12-04
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/4/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted, employee inverted ice buckets Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding behind ice machine missing Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid or straw on top on plates on cook line Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly tape on cook line and food prep area hanging from ceiling, Sticky fly tape hanging from ceiling above dish area, employees removed sticker tape from ceiling Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of flour on cart not covered sitting under paper towel dispenser on cook line Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris 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. Server touched hair then touched clean to go container without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee, employee went to hand sink and properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 80F Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on cook line by hand sink 1 fly in food prep area in kitchen 1 fly by back door in kitchen Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sliced deli meats in walk in cooler Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 33 rodent droppings on floor in between ice machine and wall in kitchen, employee cleaning area during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator Warning
Food Inspector #8563432
2023-12-04
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 9/6/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation previously written on 12-20-22. Dish machine added near walk in cooler , hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various othe equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Plans on file are from 2015, plans do not match what is seen in establishment. Dish machine added near walk in cooler , hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various other equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Spoke to Brianna in plan review. No plans have been submitted. Plans on file do not match what is seen in establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: No employee training at this time Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8416333
2023-09-06
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/26/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee stated that he took temperatures of food stored on the cook line over night this morning and found it to be 56F cold hold, instead of discarding the food the employee was icing it down to drop temperatures below 41F. Stop sale was issued - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Plans found on OnBase submitted and approved on 2-15-23 do not accurately reflect the equipment and surfaces observed during this inspection in this establishment. There is a dish washer installed where a hand sink is placed on plans near prep area, hand sink is installed to the left of mop sink. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tile is being used in kitchen prep areas. A administrative complaint was initiated on the last routine inspection with a call back pending. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8453922
2023-07-26
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/25/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container over a food preparation table. Cook line- employee beverage on upper shelf of cook make table.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breasts (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breasts (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Cook stated that the chicken was held in the unit overnight when I asked him if he took any temperatures in the morning he's stated he took a temperature of the chicken and it was 56F cold hold. He was in the process off putting the food on ice. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee stated that he took temperatures of food stored on the cook line over night this morning and found it to be 56F cold hold, instead of discarding the food the employee was icing it down to drop temperatures below 41F. Stop sale was issued
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Plans found on OnBase submitted and approved on 2-15-23 do not accurately reflect the equipment and surfaces observed during this inspection in this establishment. There is a dish washer installed where a hand sink is placed on plans near prep area, hand sink is installed to the left of mop sink. Ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic tile is being used in kitchen prep areas. A administrative complaint was initiated on the last routine inspection with a call back pending. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8452557
2023-07-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/5/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in prep and storage areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until the dish machine can be repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Ecolab is on site at this time, 3 compartment sink is full of dirty dishes at this time **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near dish washer 1 live fly near entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: 2 live flies in dish area **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation previously written on 12-20-22. Dish machine added near walk in cooler , hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various othe equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Plans on file are from 2015, plans do not match what is seen in establishment. Dish machine added near walk in cooler , hand wash sink moved to the left of mop sink, prep tables and slicer added to prep area. Various other equipment such as floor mixer and table top hot well added **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8326832
2023-07-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).