Alex's Southern Bar B Q, 5362 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALEX'S SOUTHERN BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5362 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3910756
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/13/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachins
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over reay to eat
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bbq sauce
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair lids to coffin freezer
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door upright
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. above pit
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bug spray on top of icemaker
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. commercial sprayer
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. bug spray for household use only
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front
09/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
07/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented can of pork & beans.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BBQ sauce, spices
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by pit
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. dead roaches observed in dry storage room behind equipment and by canwash
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roach observed on reachin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. back door open
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing in spots in kitchen
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. behind ice machine just above coving
  • Critical. Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher by back door on overcharge. For reporting purposes only.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented can of pork & beans.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. in 3 compartment sink without running water
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit. chicken uncovered in chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BBQ sauce, spices
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of old blood. Strong odor when door is opened
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. owner admitted dumping out back door and mop sink blocked
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by pit
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Many, many dead roaches observed in dry storage room behind equument and on the drain cover to canwash
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 behind ice machine,
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. back door open
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing in spots in kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall. behind ice machine just above coving
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. on top of ice machine
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher by back door on overcharge. For reporting purposes only.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. formica countertop chipped
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. by pit
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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