Caribbean Cafe, 2340 Sr 580 Unit B, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARIBBEAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2340 Sr 580 Unit B, Clearwater, FL 33763
License #: 6216518
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 6/7/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. large trashcan in front of handsink , dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered tuna in reach in cooler, back kitchen Corrected On Site. partially uncovered tuna
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. fruit salad dated 11/2 Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storage
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sandwich reach in internal temperature potentially hazardous foods salad 43 degrees, pork 46 degrees, cuban sandwiches 47 degrees] Corrected On Site.moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at buckets ]Corrected On Site.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[easy eggs and liquid egg whites in reachin ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. carton of easy eggs , reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over vegetables, back reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. water bottles in storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. back dry storage room
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep table
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. back kitchen
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. ABC on floor next to handsink , back kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. back kitchen
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished wood above reachin cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plasticware dishwashing area
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. aluminum containers not inverted , shelf front kitchen Corrected On Site.
10/19/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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