Kona Grill, 4134 Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KONA GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4134 Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916624
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep line
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 3 of 10 sinks
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • 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. Squeeze bottles and three bulk containers.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. One can small dent at seam. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over hand sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean containers
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Opened boxes on back shelf.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with cracked upper surface.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On soda hose over ice bin at bar.
  • 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. Bulk and squeeze containers
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upper surface inside.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers. Cook line coolers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • 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. Kitchen prep and cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towels used under cutting boards.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep, cook line and sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Booster heater not turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on sushi line. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. handling dirty dish and return to food preparation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice cream Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cuttting board.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sink blocked at waitstation at dish room.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sushi bar
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Ground bean sauce-Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cooks line Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. end of cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee grab gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of seafood in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of seafood in walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. sushi area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers.
  • Observed rice scoop with handle in contact with rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of chips. knife
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks. inside ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty vestibule. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. items over sink covering half of sink basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at bar Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on cook line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils properly stored. eating surface not protected. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. rest rooms
11/3/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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