Larry's Ice Cream & Gelato, 6595 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LARRY'S ICE CREAM & GELATO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6595 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Bch, FL 33706-2153
License #: 6210083
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 2/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(joy ice cream cones stored on floor next to cash register) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.(single door freezer across from 3 compartment sink )
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.(chest freezer in dining room not lockable )
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Mini fridge( milk 46°F, half and half 46°F, )items moved to a better working cold hold unit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Scrub pad)
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw comminuted beef patty over rte) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.employee Can of dog food in cooler with food for customers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. 2cases of cones on floor near front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Covered plates on shelf above fryer in prep area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Small storage cabinet on front with paper goods stored **Corrected On-Site**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. On frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensil and cup in handsink.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. In ladies restroom from fire to be repaid by 10/25/12.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in prep area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [pies, cake, cones] Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.[cake,pie,etc at front counter]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[front counter]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[mens restroom]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cottage cheese]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[restroom]
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright"TRUE" cooler]
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.[next to handwash sink]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic spoons in condiments ]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go containers not inverted on the shelf]
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[small reachin ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior surface of equipment ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[2-dr upright freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.[sample spoons ]
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and need of bleaching on deli cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Salad cooler.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reach in cooler at counter and the dEli style cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.Public restrooms.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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