RJ'S NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw haddock stored over cooked clams in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw haddock. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (50F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator stated the chowder has been out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the chowder on ice for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make table, cutting boards with groove marks on them.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make table, reach in cooler, gaskets with debris on in. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers stored on dry storage shelf facing up with the open end not facing down. Observed operator inverting the containers to face down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer with some food debris on it.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cole slaw in covered in reach in cooler. Observed employee covering cole slaw. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment's plan review proviso states that an effective barrier must be provided to provide the customers with access to the barried restroom. Observed barrier not in place and multiple customers using the restroom facility without employee observation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at cookline. Educated the operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance inside on walls of ice machine. Observed operator cleaning immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on bracket on table by fryer. Observed operator remove and put in dish. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in holder ready for use with debris on it. Operator put it into dish and cleaned immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with liquid in it near flour containers with out a label on it. Observed operator correcting and labeling spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with out hair restraints.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on premise. E mailed poster to operator. Operator printed up and posted immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour not labeled. Observed operator labeling immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

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.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over his head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container by Deep Fryers. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator moved and labeled food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food did not have a hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over fully cooked lobster meat at display cooler unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

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 mashed potatoes at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop laying on dirty surface in beverage station. Operator stored in clean container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at beverage station not protected. Operator placed filters in covered container. Corrected On-Site