Olympia Bakery & Catering, 2201 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OLYMPIA BAKERY & CATERING
Type: Catering
Address: 2201 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3913071
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan lid in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container (plastic) of bread crumbs.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented can present. (1) can of apple sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauces in walk in cooler back room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bakery
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink next to dish machine
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Front prep area
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **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. Milk cartons
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Back walk in cooler, meat sauce and cream sauce.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan lid
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Bakery cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to back dish machine
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice and bulk icing in bakery.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole in floor by grill.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Ice machine
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage over sodas.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back room
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pastry holding cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Icing in bin pastry kitchen
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine in 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. By ice machine
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk containers on shelves next to back walks in coolers
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bakery reach in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. New bulk food containers
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. Oil
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside, outside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cook line sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lexan lids
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets in bakery.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Bakery
  • Critical - Observed dented can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Out side walk in cooler.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken/walkin freezer, ground beef/walkin cooler.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. inside back room walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. bakery
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. soda storage.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in gaskets of reach in cooler in bakery.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. items inside basin at time of inspection. Corrected On Site. dishroom
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. water running over frozen spinach in collender. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. back storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food containers.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray Bottle of water on bakery prep table. Corrected On Site.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2 areas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.(rusted)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walkin cooler(production)
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. wash cycle gauge
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. #10 can
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts
  • Rinse solution not clean.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. (cloth napkin stored by food) Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bakery prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end cap in bakery.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in bakery.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filter.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. bakery Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper sleeves and end caps.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bakery coolers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. major build up in hood behind filters.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives back prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. temperature not at 180degrees at gauge. hits 160 at gauge and test strip.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. bakery
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bread crumbs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk coconut pieces. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bakery reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door desert cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on power chopper processor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. bakery
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cook line
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. kitchen
  • Critical. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. high temp
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. middle room
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. paper trays not inverted in store room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walkin cooler back bay.
  • Ceiling tile missing. back walk in
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food containers
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over saudes/creams walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ice cream walk in freezer
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. bakery prep
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. bakery prep area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bakery prep around foor drain.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. front of walk in freezer kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. dish room
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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