Tradewinds Resort Convention Center, 5500 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TRADEWINDS RESORT CONVENTION CENTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5500 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6208991
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.(water bottle and cups) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Ground beef 44°F, red beans 44°F, heavy cream 45°F,group 45°F,)items moved to other cold holding unit and on premise refrigeration repaired during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Towels and silver wear ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items)
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Chicken on floor in purchasing cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(flour dry rice) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(purchasing cooler)
  • High Priority - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.(polishing silver wear with warm water after dry to remove spots) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Beer cooler ( bacon 47°F, )moved to other coolers.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(employee using cell phone not changing gloves and washing hands) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(next to ice machine)
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.(operator tossed out) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(some items)
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bacon strips .
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Ac vents throughout the kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Hershey syrup in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.25 pounds of butter at 75°melted the day before and not reachin 40°
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.Plug outlet above metro shelving in the dry storage area.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Roasting pans near rack for clean pans storage
  • Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Cases of gloves on floor in dry storage
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Hotel pan with various cook utensils on floor under rack in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Standing water inside 2 door reach in cooler in banquet server area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table near walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On 2 door reach in cooler in banquet server area
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Linen use inside 2 door reach in cooler to dry standing water .
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food container with flour, sugar, rice , and bread crumb near walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. On hose connection in dish maching area
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachins]
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.{COOKLINE REACHIN }
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.{Kitchen}
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.{CAN OPENER }
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.{EMPLOYEE MENS ROOM}
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.{WITH SANITIZER } Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.{SAUCE,SOUR CREAM,ETC} Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.{2}
  • Observed wall in disrepair.{NEAR WALKIN COOLERS} AND {CLEAN DISH STORAGE AREA}
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.{IN DISHMACHINE AREA}
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[storage shelving ]
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.[employee eating food while prepping] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[before putting on gloves] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.{WALKIN FREEZER }
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezer ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[under handwash sink near large dishmachine]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic containers]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[pies,chocolate bars in storage room]
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[employee bathrooms ]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezers]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[2nd floor storage room door/airgap] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk]
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WALKIN FREEZER }
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.[cookline]
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright freezer ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{LARGE WALKIN COOLER FAN GUARDS}
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[hose attached to faucet at 3 compartment sink]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[employee restroom/mens]
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[2nd floor door in storeroom]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.{HYDRAULIC OIL STORED ABOVE FOOD[onions] IN STORAGE ROOM}
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over RTE food.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler on cookline.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Walk in foods 46 Chicken 46,potentially hazardous sala at 46 .Door standing open for long period of time.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(chicken covered during cooling process)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked chicken breast in walkin cooler covered and 68
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Eggs over RTE food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on two slicers.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Near walkin coolers.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.Six roaches in unused oven. This violation must be corrected by : 03/16/2010.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration date.
  • Critical. Working containers of frozen drink mix with shelf life of 14 days thawed have no open date in bar reach in cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on cold plates.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucets in bar area leaking when turned off.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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