T J CARNEY'S

231 W VENICE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736341

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl use as scoop in flour bin. Repeat 7-16-24 Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter portions and slice tomatoes at waitstaff area of cooks line not properly time marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed sliced cheese and ham in reach-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by wait station in kitchen. Repeat 7-16-24 Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Email operator new copy of Time Control Sheet.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828560

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup in sugar bin, bowl in dry batter mix at storage area and no handle scoop in ice at bar.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in men's bathroom with heavy dust buildup. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen near back room and back hall storeroom in disrepair.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen by back door.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage containers cracked at preparation area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of dry batter mix at dry storage area not labeled.
  • 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. Observed slice cheeses and cold cuts opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, not date marked.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen at wait station. Repeat 1-22-24 Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at wait station.
  • 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. Observed assorted soups, ribs, and cut salmon in walk in cooler and cooks line all prepared on-site more than 24 hour prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 1-22-24 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8595910

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment in kitchen. Observed Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelfs and buildup in tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Observed operator has done some cleaning but floors and equipment still have soiled buildup. **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer has been reduced but is still present. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530090

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed em beverages on counters throughout kitchen. Observed operator move beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment in kitchen. Observed Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelfs and buildup in tiles. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station in kitchen. Repeat 10-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance on hose line and walls on beer Walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in Walk-in cooler next to Walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 20 quqrts of Beef Shepard pie filling in Walk-in cooler at 57F. Operator stated it was made the day before more then 24 hours prior and placed into Walk-in cooler. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beef shepherd pie filling. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine at bar 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. Instructed operator to use kitchen dishwasher till bar dishwasher is repaired. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink by dishwasher area. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20 quarts of Beef Shepard pie filling in Walk-in cooler at 57F. Operator stated it was made the day before more then 24 hours prior and placed into Walk-in cooler. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of beef shepherd pie filling. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in kitchen soiled. Observed holder for soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in mens room. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Observed ribs, beef shepherd pie filling, and soup all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357327

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of reach-in cooler make table at grill station cracked and split with insulation exposed and held together with duct tape.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of soil and glass ware on floor behind soda machine at wait station.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauerkraut and pickles stored on floor Walk-in cooler. Repeat 12-1-22 Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at bar. Observed employee move sanitizer bucket. Repeat 12-1-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.