Tgi Fridays
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2024
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Tgi Fridays, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orange Park restaurant scores 73. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw beef stored over opened ready-to-eat cheese. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at service station by restrooms. Operator removed bottle from supply. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides/top and area around chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse in silverware bin with clean wrapped silverware at the bar. Employee moved personal belongings to appropriate area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing burgers and steaks wearing a watch and server with hair tie on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under plating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled. Interior of hood filters with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator made service repair call during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water on char grill at 122F. Operator moved to another part of the grill to heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by small melter is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer walk in cooler gasket and surrounding door jamb soiled with black mold-like substance. Hood filters have debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white crystals on top of microwave on server line with no label. Employee labeled as sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing leaking from piping below dishmachine. Water dripping from middle fan area in walk in cooler.
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent at main walk in cooler door is dusty. Wall around pre-rinse area by dishmachine soiled.
36-34-5
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect in employee men's restroom.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender and parts in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed blender from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler drawer in kitchen employee beverage and plastic food container. Manager removed from kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle for pasta sauce stored in standing water at 74F. Manager moved to another utensil holder at proper temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on soda machines in expo service area and front station by patio have build up of debris. Gasket on beer walk in cooler is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed one cut and multiple whole avocados in reach in cooler drawer for service not washed with stickers attached. Manager removed avocados from service. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks at expo service area not inverted. Employee inverted with handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk tea bags in container with no lid or covering on shelf on expo line. Manager covered tea bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet towel observe cutting board in kitchen. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In server alley area observed ice cream scoop stored in water temping 82F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of reach-in cooler across from stove top range observed, pico (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated product was in cooler over night and voluntarily discarded items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in cooler across from stove top range observed, pico (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated product was in cooler over night and voluntarily discarded items. On right side of fryers in reach-in cooler observed, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated product was placed in cooler one hour prior and placed in walk-in freezer to cool. Observed second temperatures all reaching 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed unable to verify employee training with the below required information: course date, expiration date, name and birth date. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At entrance of dry storage area observed two tanks without being secured. Operator placed cord around tanks and attached to door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observe ceiling tile missing in server alley near water filters area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink stored next to microwave over reach-in cooler prep table at end of cook line. Employee discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In between microwave and standing reach-in cooler across from grill at end of cook line observed a tube of ointment and phone charger stored in an empty pan over reach-in cooler prep table. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic containers with corners broken off. Operator separated some broken containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On end of cook line observed extreme food debris buildup directly under the grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed cases of tomatoes stored directly over ready to eat items and washed produce in plastic containers. Operator moved cases of tomatoes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tgi Fridays last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tgi Fridays on file is from Jul 22, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tgi Fridays?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tgi Fridays.
How does Tgi Fridays compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Tgi Fridays most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Tgi Fridays' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tgi Fridays have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tgi Fridays means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tgi Fridays inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tgi Fridays is inspected around three times per year on average.
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