Abellas Sandwich Shop, 2124 34 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ABELLAS SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2124 34 St, Tampa, FL 33605-4354
License #: 3902544
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk salt
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Drinks in beverage walk in cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In cut lettuce front counter
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage, prep line
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cucumbers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Employee restroom
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Butter on cook line, garbage bag for bulk salt
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese put in freezer reached 43°f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaner by straws
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, no sign customer restroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **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. Cooked oxtails and black beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
5/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **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 operator touch Cuban bread with bare hands **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomatoes on cooks line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Cooked oxtails and black beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for grits in pot of water
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.aluminum pans
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Metal drawer for utensils
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Red napkin covering cut Cuban bread.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Ham- walkin cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stainless steel cleaner on food shelf in dry storage.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Baseball cap
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork ribs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Stored on top of tomato case box in walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stainless steel cleaner on dry storage food shelf
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - kitchen and restroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - kitchen and restroom.
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee making sandwiches with bare hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Only cloth available to dry hands in employee restroom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (50 F), hamburger patties (92 F), cooked chicken (79 F), and cooked beef (130 F) on cooks line. Products not being cold held.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken in display case unit measured 130 degrees fahrenheit.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bathroom
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. soda can in prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. cup of milk
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. ( 3-compartment tray styrofoam )
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. black beans
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • 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 open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet with hose attached.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler - beans
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear door
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.peeling paint
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.white freezer upright unit
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler cases of chicken just delivered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.under counter prep area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear dood on wall.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Corrected On Site.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by pan
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap under screen doir
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint prep area above exhaust fan.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.freezer
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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