Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2024
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Household bleach with no kitchen sanitizing directions directly hooked up to dishmachine. Person in charge will set up triple sink to sanitize until unit can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu has "Crab Rangoon" when asked about what is served, person in charge states they only use imitation crab. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Menus have been pulled, operator states will print new menu to include Krab. **Time Extended**
52-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee. Several employees on duty working longer than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
64
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White rice (51-57F - Cooling), stored in bus tub with lid and evidence of condensation under lid, and had been in walk in cooler since yesterday after prep and with no additional prep being done with rice today as per employee. Stop sale issued **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: At Callback : Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cooked white rice 44-51F cooling in walk in cooler in large bus tub, stored over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink next to walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water temperature at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler at 80F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back dry storage area ceiling tiles with water damage Ceiling tiles next to dry storage near restroom in kitchen area is missing - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching ready to eat noodles that are not being cooked to a minimum of 145F with her bare hands. Discussed with operator. Operator stated he will talk with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishwasher hangs lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spindle and underside of shake machine at bar soiled. Also, cutting board in kitchen stained/ soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach-in coolers and some equipment on cook line soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank stored next to triple sink
51-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, sealed box with soy sauce packets stored on floor in walk in freezer that is being used for dry food storage and single service items only. No refrigeration **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower part of wall near bar entry door from kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service unwrapped straws on top of bar in holder exposing more than half store
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from stove on cookline
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows on file is from Apr 3, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pagoda Rest at Baymeadows means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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