Einstein Brothers Bagels 1280, 5003 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EINSTEIN BROTHERS BAGELS 1280
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5003 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
License #: 3912503
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Pipes of the ice machine
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Front line under coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By display with bagels on it **Warning**
5/14/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Front line under coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic with non acoustic tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By display with bagels on it **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambridge bins **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door inside bent metal **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Displayed food glass not protecting from customers reaching over or sneezing on food items **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle above cup lids **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Melody head April 7 2008 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Back kitchen outlet no cover **Warning**
3/3/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On front line next to small reach in cooler
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups on flood in hallway from kitchen to front line across from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pickle bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic tile in kitchen with non acoustic tiles.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on food prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door inside damaged no longer smooth easily cleanable surface.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Most light covers in kitchen are cracked or broken
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Rust on back panel of ice machine
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing shield for door on side in disrepair
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Woman's restroom
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 2 vinyl covered ceiling tiles were replaced with acoustical tiles in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice maker **Warning**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 2 vinyl covered ceiling tiles were replaced with acoustical tiles in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Back kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cooler door, hot holding well does not work, **Warning**
  • Basic - Proofer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. At self service soda dispenser **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler lid by order register **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor rusty **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice maker **Warning**
9/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on inside of box of dressing in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Behind bagel display, box of cup holders **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dining room **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 2 vinyl covered ceiling tiles were replaced with acoustical tiles in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coats, hats, aprons **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Back kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cooler door, hot holding well does not work, **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Proofer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out items behind ordering register **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. At self service soda dispenser **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler lid by order register **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor rusty **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Mop sink area too **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee only washing and rinsing sheet pans **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. By bread slicer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice maker **Warning**
9/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop/utility sink
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.boxes
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Broken fire resistant panel wall covering by oven
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Tea urns
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in pickle bucket
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Coffee area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.preparation aa
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.single service storage shelves in front
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on juice dispensing nozzles.and surface around nozzle in preparation area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front reach-in
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk-in coolers
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in freezer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair broken formica counter
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.edge of walk-in door
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.glass cleanable spraybottle hanging on food rack
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by soda bag in a box area,by front handsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. broken formica on front line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.preparation table bottom shelf,front line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. front line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.scoop on top of donut icing
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. broken formica counter in front
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. cove tile missing by front line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. front line reach-in
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.glass cleaner on preparation table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.front formica counter,wood blocks support on toaster
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back ally
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing tile by toaster
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. broken frp panel in front area
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.front line reach-in door
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reach-in
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in rack chipping and rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.edge of walk-in door
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both bathrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Observed hole in wall.by bathrooms
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by oven
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles in dining
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. some lights missing end caps in kitchen ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottles with single service Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.dining
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box stored on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cleansers stored by food containers. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed 2 boxes stored on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Evidence of employee eating in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled dairy reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed drink cups and lids stored next to new mops on shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed kitchen back door trim falling off wall.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled dairy reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on food bins.
  • Observed food debris on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris on WIFREEZER floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser bottle hanging on cola rack.
  • Critical. Observed can of silicone spray on can good shelves. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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