Bistro (The), 10152 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BISTRO (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10152 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3911538
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Salt
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Mop sink
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage area
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front counter, storage room
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs, cut melon, egg whites, liquid eggs, half and half **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Reaches 88°f
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in wait station. Cups
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Not consistent
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by garage can
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage of dishes, pan
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter handsink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. storage room
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employees hat Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of Fruit Loops cereals in storage room
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. storage room - salt?
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. storage room
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (salt)
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. buffet Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. green lid for black pepper Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice machine in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. knife Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. raisens, brown sugar, almonds on buffet line
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by trash can
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-27-10.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector plate
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-27-10.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.under buffet line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.floor tiles missing due to gease trap repair
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only Buffet line.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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