Palm Valley, St. Johns County

ZOE'S KITCHEN #20111

240 FL A1A, Palm Valley, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Dec 5, 2022
City
Palm Valley
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 21607716

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the pull out drawer reach in cooler, single service paper bowl used as a scoop in container of rice. Operator removed the paper bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21607715

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21607717

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dry storage area, cans of beans stored on the floor. Operator relocated to the proper storage location.

08B-39-4

Detail 21607713

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples stored in the flip top reach in cooler not washed as evident by stickers still attached.

25-05-4

Detail 21607714

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage area, package of single service carry out containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 21184570

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler closest to the flat top grill; lamb (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (56F - Cold Holding). All items placed in the reach in cooler at 10am from the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the products. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21184576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler closest to the flat top grill; lamb (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (56F - Cold Holding). All items placed in the reach in cooler at 10am from the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21184568

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the soda dispenser in the dining room, mold like substance buildup behind the spray nozzle of the lemonade dispenser. Operator cleaned the lemonade dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21184571

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 no certified food manager present with six employees present.

24-05-4

Detail 21184569

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On center storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, large metal mixing bowl and a plastic bucket used for sauces not inverted for protection. Operator inverted both items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21184575

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21184573

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to the flat top grill missing employee hand wash signage. Operator posted hand wash signage. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21184574

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the dry storage room through the walk in cooler, container of single service plates stored on the floor. Operator relocated the plates to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21184572

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on the floor in front of the mop sink. Operator hung the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

03B-15-5

Detail 20685370

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on steam table 125°F employee stated cooked less than 45 mins before inspection, operator put chicken back on flat top grill to bring to proper temperature. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20685360

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly observed by triple sink/ mop sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 20685363

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Box of sugar packets under soda dispenser in main dining room evidence of water damage on case and packets of sugar.

22-02-4

Detail 20685365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards through kitchen have build up of food residue/ staining.

31A-11-4

Detail 20685359

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pot with water from hand washing sink to use for cooking.

41-17-4

Detail 20685366

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By hand washing sink closest to flat top grill, spray bottles on rack missing labeling.

36-34-5

Detail 20685364

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area, ceiling vents have build up of mold like substance.

24-08-4

Detail 20685358

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers and knives stored next to dish area stacked/stored wet.

14-11-4

Detail 20685373

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in flip top cooler by server pass through window has torn gaskets for cooler doors.

36-17-5

Detail 20685367

Basic - Floor in disrepair. In walk in cooler, dry storage room floor threshold floor separating and soft to walk on.

08B-52-4

Detail 20685362

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Container of sugar packets stored under soda dispenser in main finding room, has evidence of water damage on packets and container.

21-04-4

Detail 20685368

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet clothes used under cutting board on prep table.

02D-03-4

Detail 20685371

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Food items at front service counter cooler, not properly labeled, lacking address/date food was made.

33-11-4

Detail 20685376

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster bin missing drain plugs.

23-03-4

Detail 20685369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath and sides of flat top grill have buildup of grease and food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 20685372

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large pans for catering stored on top shelf by server pass through window not stored inverted/protected.

14-12-4

Detail 20685374

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On flat top grill, spatulas show signs of melting, plastic handles melted no longer easily cleanable. Cutting boards through kitchen have grooving, no longer smooth easily cleanable.

29-11-4

Detail 20685375

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In women's restroom, hand sink cold water faucet leaks while running.

21-08-4

Detail 20685361

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on kitchen line next to oven reading 0 ppm, employee filled bucket with proper sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

28-14-4

Detail 20394294

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water / wastewater dumped outside by rear door.

35A-02-6

Detail 20394296

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.

41-21-4

Detail 20394297

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Hand wash sink. Marked by manger. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20394293

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20394295

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding/ tile by frontline prep area.

10-12-5

Detail 20394298

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled scoop holder. Moved by manager for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

29-08-4

Detail 20394299

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose faucet to Hand wash sink located next to walk in cooler.