Connies Bar B Que, 1795 S 16 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CONNIES BAR B QUE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1795 S 16 St, St Petersburg, FL 33705-2531
License #: 6210201
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/08/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under mop sink in main kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Vienna sausages and crackers on prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone next to microwaves in front prep area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Behind fryer, and oven on cooks line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under mop sink in main kitchen. Also mop sink not properly draining.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs 117°. Reheated to 180° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches under mop sink in main kitchen. 7 live roaches found under prep table in main kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handsink in kitchen blocked by pans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At either handsink in the restaurant.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
5/9/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under mop sink in main kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Vienna sausages and crackers on prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone next to microwaves in front prep area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Behind fryer, and oven on cooks line.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under mop sink in main kitchen. Also mop sink not properly draining.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs 117°. Reheated to 180° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches under mop sink in main kitchen. 7 live roaches found under prep table in main kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handsink in kitchen blocked by pans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At either handsink in the restaurant.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
5/9/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by lexan and chemical **Warning**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Beside hot water heater **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork at 85° reheated to 165° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by lexan and chemical **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
7/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.missing in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. missing in kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen area and bathroom of the kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.End caps missing.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Used to chop raw pork ribs.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Pump sprayer on floor in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door from kitchen to alley.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Potato salad and baked beans.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Front counter area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairChest freezer inside rusted and paint peeling.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside has gap at bottom.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Food preperation area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Pork ribs in cases on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.Back door to outside.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Meats in reachin freezer.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Mop in bucket.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Potatoe salad,cole slaw. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.Hot dogs and sausage in display with electric hot element increased heat.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Front counte area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Sliding glass doors on display cooler.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Sanitizer water in the three compartment sink at 200+ppm.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Mop in bucket of dirty water in kitchen.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. barbeque sauce
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Screen door on back door in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wood shelves in kitchen area.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Cl2
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the can opener holder
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. deep fst fryer
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppms
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on floor of reachin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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