La Teresita, 3248 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA TERESITA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3248 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607-1851
License #: 3910617
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Wall hole in dish room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelf. **Warning**
10/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout cooks line, dry storage, dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Severs station **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several hand-wash sinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Wall hole in dish room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upstairs bqts hall **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Upstairs ice machine **Warning**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice at hot holding station **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Single service cups stored on floor **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout cooks line, dry storage, dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots at three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Severs station **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Servers station **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to walk in cooler not maintaining ambient air of 41°F, **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Dry storage room: build up of food debris( coffee beans) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. By three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on line **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several hand-wash sinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Wall hole in dish room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Standing gray water above two drains in front of three compartment sink and dishmachine **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers on line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Crotons in prep line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sever cutting limes with bare hands with no gloves. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Steak next to rte **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Dry storage around soda boxes **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw shrimp 50°F, raw hamburger 49°F, raw fish 49°F, hot dog 51°F, reach in cooler next to walk in **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tamales 99°F, at service station, red beans 114°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 50°F, raw hamburger 49°F, raw fish 49°F, hot dog 51°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine exceeds 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upstairs bqts hall **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by prep items in main kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked. Main kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Rags at front bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All front bar hand wash sinks, hand wash sink at dish machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Upstairs ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. At portable bar in banquet kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hamburger, fish, shrimp, etc. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Food in walk in
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee restroom
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over dish room
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Small storage
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wait station and Cuban sandwich prep.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hanging pots
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Cuban bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoops stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bins.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Upstairs
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cafe cook line
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Box of cups
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cafe cook line
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present.. One can of green beans and one can of sliced beets. Mgr thru away **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Inside sink
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Cafe line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Rust build up in upstairs ice machine
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At bar
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cafe kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and soups in walk in
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Aluminum pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. In two small storage rooms
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cuban sandwich board
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots
  • 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. For pots **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle barrels **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Wait station/back cook line
  • Basic - No hand washing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front cook line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both cook lines
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution buckets stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Kitchen ares
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upstairs unit down stairs older unit
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Upstairs unit
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups done yesterday In W/I. **Corrected On-Site**
2/21/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots hanging **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. 3 door R/I
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. All units
  • Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upstairs unit
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Side cafe (2)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked at side bar.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Side bar
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishroom
  • No handwashing signs provided at all handsinks used by food employees.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee bathroom
  • Ceiling tiles moved over in store room.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. upstairs
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back storage hallway.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at all handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 01/14/13.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs unit
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. (2) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certifications. This violation must be corrected by : 01/14/13.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buttered cuban bread in bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. upstairs bin
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar sink. faucet handles don't turn.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar sink. faucet handles don't turn.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black substance inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet handles at hand sink at bar don't turn.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing. kitchen / storage.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich prep
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. sandwich prep
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. all reach in coolers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. inside mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tiles missing.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container3 on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. shelves on cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. in hood system.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dish room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cuban bread bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bags of rice and flour.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing. cook line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 1 kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 1 kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks/chips. ice scoopp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in ach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs unit
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. cook line.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. back line.
  • Observed ice scoops with handles in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloth sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. in side
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of bread at w it station
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of tomatoes storage.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice at hot hold.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. all reach in coolers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. sanitizer buckets with sanitizer provided.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. all reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of cups storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibbs. inside mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utensils stored in basin of prep area sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room caf
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish room area front of side door.
  • Ceiling tiles missing. kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. small storage room
  • Wet mops not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. non line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open rice bags in storage.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. wait station,mknife & fork for limes.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to touching clean dishes without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook lines
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. front cook line left side.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. upstairs dish machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on tables & on persons.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. fron and back.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. older machine
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. upstairs
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. upstairs.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. take out area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. in side service sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. upstairs
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tile/missing back door.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. tiles in kitchen areas in disrepair or missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage, kitchen and upstairs.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. thru ceiling up stairs.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. upstairs/down stairs.
6/10/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice on cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich prep
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. hanging pots.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish room near door.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. little store room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish, still frozen.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over ground beef
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk with beans
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bins wait stations
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reach in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cuban sandwich prep
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait stations
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish room in front of door.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. abc
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. upstairs
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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