Press Box Sports Emporium Inc, 222 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PRESS BOX SPORTS EMPORIUM INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 222 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33609-2817
License #: 3902836
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chipped lids
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle missing from employee hand wash sink in bar area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer, advised operator to keep floors dry to keep fruit flies from multiplying
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In back prep area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins not inverted
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeos
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Small fruit flies in back kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **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.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing , paint roller in employee hand wash sink
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/29/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.by both walk in and cooler and freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In bar area
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks prep area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's room
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of beans and cheese sauce
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, in back 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. Not consistent
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing tiles
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walkin cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar 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.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of tomatoes
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice bin in waitress station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. French fries inside walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over cut lettuce inside 2 door cooler near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Pot being used to scoop ice.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine and in dish room.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Kidney beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Where ice machine is and at bar.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler floor .
  • 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.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. inside door to reachin cooler in disrepair
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. at cooks line .
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Violation: 38-04-1 Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walk in cooler .
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walk in cooler .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. inside door to reachin cooler in disrepair
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. at cooks line .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in blue cheese dressing container .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. fruit flies.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. pizza boxes.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • 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.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over single service storage area .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of cheese sauce stop ssale
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler and walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in pasta salad
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. fish.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant .
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination./ bike.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. can of cheese sause.
  • 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.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storage area .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens room.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. clean tea urn.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under hot sauce , cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of peppers .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not constant .
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tray lids.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike, dry storage area .
  • 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.
4/7/2011Routine - 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. not consistant .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and walkin cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large chaffing pans.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted, at bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handwash sink.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. old TV.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. around walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at bar area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike, dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. behind pan storage area.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
6/29/2010Complaint FullInspection 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. out on counter.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at front prep area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at bar area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. medium to go tins not inverted in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. at bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bikes.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoe .
  • 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 thawed in an improper manner. beef thawning in sink without running water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. dishwash area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike in dry storge ares.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of mushroom .
  • 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 food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salsa.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. in dty storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./ holders at bar area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. at Bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handwash sink.
  • Ceiling tile missing. air vent missing over bar area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at waite station .
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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