Mr Potato Spread
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2024
82
Score
Mr Potato Spread has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Mr Potato Spread's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 27, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of dead or trapped birds” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Orange Park restaurants, the typical score is 73; Mr Potato Spread is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 46 rodent droppings: Approximately 30 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler and steam well at front counter 4 rodent droppings under stove at front 7 rodent droppings behind the fryer and hot holding unit 4 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink 1 rodent dropping under the bag in box soda rack **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Food handler training for Caleb J expired on 3-24-2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas hanging oat three compartment sink have rubber pieces missing on the food contact surface.
14-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed four dead roaches in two sticky traps under steam table area on front line. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in bag of breading on back storage rack. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in door to front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front service station tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Also, sanitizer at 3 compartment sink tested at 200++ chlorine. Employee remade sanitizer bucket to 50ppm chlorine and remade the 3 compartment sink sanitizer to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at handwash sink by mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at back prep area with debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead roaches and 10 dead insects on sticky traps under the bag in box soda rack and under the 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and discarded sticky traps. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile under left side of 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up observed on shelving of stand up reach in freezer by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above cooking equipment with accumulation of debris. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on prep table. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer observed sealed case of raw chicken stored over open case of cookies. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On front line observed sanitizer bucket at 200pm. Operator added water and tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line observed boiled eggs hot holding at 117F. Operator stated on in counter two hours and will heat up more. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In ice machine bin observed mold-like substance buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink observed bottle with no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door observed not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In dry storage area observed multiple pieces of foil torn on bottom shelves.
14-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in standing reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed cases of rosemary and peppers stored over various ready to eat items. Operator rearranged produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In hallway storage closet observed aluminum pans stored not inverted. In back area on shelf observed togo pans not inverted. Operator flipped over pans. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach-in freezer next to food and togo pans. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Potato Spread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Potato Spread on file is from Mar 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Potato Spread?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of dead or trapped birds” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Potato Spread.
How does Mr Potato Spread compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Mr Potato Spread most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Mr Potato Spread's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Potato Spread have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Potato Spread means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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