Palm Valley, St. Johns County

WOODY'S BAR-B-Q

226 SOLANA RD #1, Palm Valley, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 14, 2023
City
Palm Valley
County
St. Johns
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22441010

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies under the washboards of the warewashing area. Observed 3 flies under the back prep room tables closest to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: At time of follow up inspection 2 flies observed under the two compartment sink in the prep area. Operator removed container from under the sink and placed out fly trap device under the sink. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 22441011

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the dish machine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the under the equipment under the dish machine. Observed 19 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed 8 rodent droppings by the water heater and oven on the floor. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the water heater. Observed 8 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of the prep table and walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning, sweeping and removing all observed droppings. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: At time of follow up inspection, 3 rodent droppings observed under the three compartment sink and 1 rodent droppings observed on fly trap under the dish machine. Operator used shop vac to remove all observed rodent droppings. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 22439833

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies under the washboards of the warewashing area. Observed 3 flies under the back prep room tables closest to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 22439821

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on the dish machine. Observed 4 rodent droppings on the under the equipment under the dish machine. Observed 19 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink. Observed 8 rodent droppings by the water heater and oven on the floor. Observed 1 rodent droppings on the water heater. Observed 8 rodent droppings on the floor in the corner of the prep table and walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning, sweeping and removing all observed droppings. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-18-4

Detail 22439828

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer solution in bucket by the smoker turned test strip blue over 500ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22439824

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip top reach in coolers have food residue staining build up. Can opener in the prep area has old food debris on the blade. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22439832

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 over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present. Before conclusion of inspection certified food manager present. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22439822

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection 4 photo copies of food handler training certificates.

36-32-5

Detail 22439829

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over the walk in cooler broken, with exposed portion.

24-05-4

Detail 22439826

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted/covered for protection. Employee inverted the ice bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22439823

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jackets stored over prep table in the waitstation. Employee relocated all personal items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22439820

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers in the warewashing area stacked while wet.

14-11-5

Detail 22439831

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer has a torn door gasket. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22439819

Basic - Floors, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris on the floor by the fryers. Kitchen ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have build up of dust.

21-04-4

Detail 22439818

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board by the smoker and under cutting board in the back prep room.

22-08-4

Detail 22439827

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up of food debris in the microwave at the pass through window. Employee cleaned and sanitized the microwave. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22439825

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers with old labels attached on the shelf of the warewashing area.

42-01-4

Detail 22439830

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 22101674

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in the main kitchen area by on the center post between the line and the service side of the cook line.

08A-05-6

Detail 22101682

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef patties stored on the top shelf of the cooler over packaged turkey breast and open container of potatoes. Operator relocated the raw beef patties. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22101672

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of windex stored on shelf over single service napkins. Operator removed the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22101673

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22101675

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22101681

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A time of inspection only two food handling certificates available, both employees food training is expired. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22101679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service carry out drink cup used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container in the waitstation. Operator removed and discarded the single service cup. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22101680

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over wait station has build up of dust around the vent and surrounding tile.

24-05-4

Detail 22101676

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator relocated the bulk ice bin to be inverted. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22101670

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table in the waitstation area. Operator relocated the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22101677

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer on the side of the main cook line missing a door handle. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22101671

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Main cook line center hood filter missing.p during inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 22101678

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door gaskets to reach in coolers and reach in freezers have build up of food debris. Operator has quote for replacement door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21608057

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the two door reach in freezer, raw chicken tenders stored over bags of onion rings. Operator rearranged the reach in freezer storage levels. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21608053

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of the back prep area oven. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21608052

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in chest freezer door gaskets have mold like substance spots.

08B-49-4

Detail 21608056

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On the front shelf of the walk in cooler, employee personal food stored on shelf over coleslaw. Operator relocated the employee personal food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21608051

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored handing on the side of the dry storage can rack. Operator relocated the employee jacket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21608054

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf closest to the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.

14-11-5

Detail 21608055

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding door reach in cooler has a broken door handle with exposed screw. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21608050

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the waitstation area, bulk container of sugar stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21608058

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has standing water at the base of the cooler. Operator wiped out the standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 21183521

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At time of inspection hand wash sink in the wait station area inaccessible due to box of drink carriers blocking the pathway to the hand wash sink on the side of the prep counter. Operator relocated the box of drink carriers. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21183528

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler, bulk container of baked beans made two days before with no date label. Employee labeled the container of baked beans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21183529

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bulk sugar container in the server prep station, paper cup used as a scoop. Operator removed the cup from the sugar container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21183522

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On the ceiling vents over the main walkway between the dishwashing area and the cook line, accumulation of dust/rust on the ceiling vent. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21183523

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection current license displayed is expired from 06/01/2022.

40-06-5

Detail 21183525

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag and phone stored on soda syrup boxes in the wait station area. Employee relocated all personal belongings. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21183530

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On the side of the main cook line by the reach in chest freezer, sliding door reach in cooler with a broken handle on the side closest to the freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21183526

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the server station area under the prep counter, bulk sugar container stored on the floor. In the back room prep area in front of the smoker jugs of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated all products to the proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21183527

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At front counter prep table in front of the smoker, wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board. In back prep station by the walk in cooler, wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board. Operator removed both wiping cloths from under the cutting boards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21183531

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On the main cook line flip top reach in cooler opposite the flat top grill, standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator wiped out the water from the cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21183524

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, container of cooked pork not stored covered. Operator covered the container of pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

02C-02-5

Detail 20798809

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler container of pork not labeled, operator unsure when prepared and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20798812

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in freezer on main cook line opposite grill single service cup used as scoop, operator removed the single service cup. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20798807

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area to the side of the smoker, empty carbon dioxide tank not secured. Operator chained tank to wall. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20798810

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

24-05-4

Detail 20798817

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on side of ice bin not inverted for protection and air drying, operator relocated to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20798808

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At standup sliding door reach in cooler broken handle with exposed screws.

08B-38-4

Detail 20798814

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dishwashing area bulk sugar stored on the floor, in prep room area bulk premix container, fryer oil and bulk flour stored on the floor. Operator relocated all to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20798815

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep room area by walk in cooler, wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20798813

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens restroom no employee hand wash sign provided, operator provided a sign. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20798816

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler open containers of pork,ribs,chicken,chicken wings and brisket not covered. Operator covered all food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20798811

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In dish washing area, plastic spatulas with chipped and broken edges. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20798818

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On main kitchen line at server pass through window wet cloth on clean prep table, operator relocated wet cloth. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-12-5

Detail 20346072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food in walk in cooler not covered. Banana dessert. Cooked ribs , pork. Prepped beans. Greens. Lettuce. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-15: At callback : No change. Some items still uncovered in walk in cooler. Cut greens. Banana pudding. Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 20328606

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication on counter in kitchen. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 20328596

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Container of Brunswick Stew made last night at 51° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning

41-05-4

Detail 20328599

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Residential fly spray in bbq area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20328608

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of Brunswick Stew made last night at 51° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20328593

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle stored next to cleaned plates. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20328597

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soiled interior of reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20328600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

35A-24-5

Detail 20328604

Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside area. Significant number of vultures around dumpster area. (Dumpster lid open ) Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20328610

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior and handles of cooler equipment. multiple. Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 20328603

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned Large whisk , paddle and empty food container stored In mop sink. Moved by manager to Dish machine are for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20328595

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat stored over and next to cleaned food lids. Storage shelf. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20328601

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cookline.

36-17-5

Detail 20328605

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing / broken at Dish machine area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20328607

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple oil containers on floor. Rear kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 20328598

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Closed by manger. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20328602

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler . Kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20328594

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food in walk in cooler not covered. Banana dessert. Cooked ribs , pork. Prepped beans. Greens. Lettuce. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20328609

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy Grease build up on wall by cookline.