Palau's Pizzeria & Cafe Corp, 2303 N Aimenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALAU'S PIZZERIA & CAFE CORP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2303 N Aimenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916558
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom doors not self-closing.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front and back
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women's
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rick bulk container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of rice and beans. Gallon jug of lemon juice front prep
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front prep
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • 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
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen dispenser broken
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve stripped, won't turn on.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers in reach in cooler front.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back sink valve stripped
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk food containers
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Kids of bulk food containers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Front of restrooms
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips at front station
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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/sray bottles of oil on cook line
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside back door
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. box of styrofoam containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. bottles of alcohol with single service items.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in ice Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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