Frank-El Restaurant, 1441 E Fletcher Ave Ste 111, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: FRANK-EL RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1441 E Fletcher Ave Ste 111, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3916967
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • 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. **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. Reach in cooler, beans, pork **Warning**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle/knife.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 128 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice buffet 125 ° F, black eyed peas 100 ° F, /kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled over macaroni and cheese/reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • 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. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner/front cart.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- plates and bowls on wire shelf over prep table
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- in kitchen, dry storage area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- under fryers and oven on cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • 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. **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. Reach in cooler, beans, pork **Warning**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hot holding unit **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer exterior, shelving above cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- plates and bowls on wire shelf over prep table
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 100 on sticky pad under freezer, 15 on sticky pad under shelving, 100 on sticky traps under stand up reach in refrigerator, 50 on sticky pad under prep table, 13 by cook equipment, 50 on sticky pads under cook equipment THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 16, 2014 **Warning** On 4/16/2014- 2 on pipe by handwash sink, 2 on shelf under prep table
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- in kitchen, dry storage area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- 1 door stand up in kitchen
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning** On 4/16/2014- under fryers and oven on cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by grease trap, 1 under sink, 2 under AC unit, 1 on floor by entrance door of kitchen, 1 on cove molding under prep table, 8 on sticky pad under stand up freezer, 2 under freezer, 2 under refrigerator, 1 on sticky trap under prep shelves, 2 on sticky pads under refrigerator, 1 under cook line, 2 in dry storage area, 1 on hand wash sink in kitchen THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 16, 2014 **Warning** On 4/16/14- 1 on wall by dish sink, 1 on floor by dish sink, 1 behind prep counter, 1 in dry storage area, 1 in bathroom, 3 by back door/entrance to kitchen area, 1 on grease trap, 1 in dining room
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off at sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** On 4/16/2014- water turned off again
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 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. **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. Reach in cooler, beans, pork **Warning**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour, broken in sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hot holding unit **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer exterior, shelving above cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 100 on sticky pad under freezer, 15 on sticky pad under shelving, 100 on sticky traps under stand up reach in refrigerator, 50 on sticky pad under prep table, 13 by cook equipment, 50 on sticky pads under cook equipment THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 16, 2014 **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork put in freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potatoes stirred product on buffet line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by grease trap, 1 under sink, 2 under AC unit, 1 on floor by entrance door of kitchen, 1 on cove molding under prep table, 8 on sticky pad under stand up freezer, 2 under freezer, 2 under refrigerator, 1 on sticky trap under prep shelves, 2 on sticky pads under refrigerator, 1 under cook line, 2 in dry storage area, 1 on hand wash sink in kitchen THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: April 16, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off at sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 15, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: June 15, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
  • 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. **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. Reach in cooler, beans, pork **Warning**
4/15/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storage area.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven and fryer.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelf
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Flour, sugar
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler eggs over ready to eat
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood microwave shelf
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of grease trap
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cooking equipment ,hood filters
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.flour
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over ready-to-eat in reach-in
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor Repeat Violation.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.fryer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. open shredded cheese
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.household use hot shot
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooksoups and meats held over night
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished drywall by cooks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.household use only
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over veggies in reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. unfinished drywall by stove
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. un finished drywall by cooks line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
6/1/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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