Jimbos Pit Bar B Q, 4103 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JIMBOS PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4103 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609-2226
License #: 3900113
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Toaster
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen area and walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under food slicer
  • Basic - Interior of toaster oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tins not inverted.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over carrots in walk in cooler
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. In chopped nuts container
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, pans stored in hand wash in in dish wash area
  • 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**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/02/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • 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. In salt/pepper mix, contianer **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under food slicer **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper trays not inverted **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under three comp sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • 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 - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over wali K in cooler area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Egg wash over ready to foods in walk in cooled
  • Intermediate - Employee scooping flour from the storage container with their bare hands instead of using a utensil. In seasoning container
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tub stored on employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food over cabbage, walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not inverted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in cheese.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. clean pot.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in pepper/salt container .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lemons in walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. small trays not inverted .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. lettuce .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in pepper container .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in walk in cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salt and pepper.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dish room employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. plastic bags, dishroom handwash sink.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in buttet container.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives between wall and equipment , dishwash area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. red to go bowls not inverted , cooks line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. used as storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. insect killer.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in pepper container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. with to go packets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over tomatoes.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in pepper container.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go tins.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storge area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over containers of tea and juice.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at back area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in seasoning container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. wash in all three sinks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. at cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. under employee handwash sink.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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