Everglades, 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: Everglades
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214229
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/15/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Above mop sink in back storage area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. On mop sink by ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink on main front counter line.
 08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups on floor in cooler in unused walk in.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In back prep area with popcorn
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Used as wash/ rinse only **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic slide at top of ice bin cracked.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under beer/soda station on front line.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On 4 door cooler with pretzels
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets on ice machine soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
 8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Two packages of hot dog buns on a a rack on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.hot dogs
 4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Interior of ice bins (in service area) soiled with old food debris.
  • Critical - No soap at hand wash sink in main prep area.
  • Critical - Prep tables and interior of ovens soiled with old food.
 7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs stored on dolly in back room.
  • Critical - Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Back preparation area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
 4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on two can openers.
 9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Walkin cooler floor not in good condition.Diamond plarte steel lifting.
 2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Soft pretzels in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust like stain in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Public restrooms.
 9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three comp sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
 6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside top ice bin.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compartment sink.
 9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of bottom reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compart ment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
 8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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