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



Business Info

Name: Everglades
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214238
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice bin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind hot dog steamer in back prep area.
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(paint peeling and wall damage due to steamer over releasing steam against wall.)
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Counter tops through area with debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Food debris and soda syrup on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On ice machine.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Ice machine gaskets.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In beverage air two door cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pepsi cups and lids in rubber maid container on ground below Cuban press.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda residue under nozzle and in ice bin.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Paint peeling and damaged behind steamer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin around ice shoot.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cuban press on counter next to hand wash sink encrusted with soil.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on drain grate at soda fountain
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored 6 in off the floor. (chips)
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. corrosion - walk in coooer floor -beer keg cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler - beer keg cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case containing bulk bags of nacho chips Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - interior of door of Beverage air reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed two moderately dented cans - DelSol brand nachos
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs used for hoot dogs stored on hot hold drawer handles and exposed to contamination
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Hot dogs and sausage in triple sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Cup lids.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Scoop stored on drain grill of soda set up.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Outside ledge above the bin door on the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Cuban sandwiches in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.Chopped onions,relish and saurkraut no cover exposed to public with a spoon only.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Soda fountain area.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Case of soft pretzels.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tongs stored on handle at hot dog cooker.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at soda set up.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Sandwich press.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Sliding top of ice bin at soda dispenser.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Steamer vent pipe causing sheetrock to crumble.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.Sitting in bucket of dirty water from previous night.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under prep table.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside top of ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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