L Expess Cafe, 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd #317, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: L EXPESS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9250 Bay Plaza Blvd #317, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3916199
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. By handwash sink
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide on food storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over tuna **Repeat Violation**
  • 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**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Small black refrigerator
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs stored over potato salad.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-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.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam cups **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, potato salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage of dirty plate Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.plastic storage bag
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
4/7/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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