Soobak, 218 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOOBAK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 218 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3916495
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front kitchen area.
  • 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. White container in side kitchen area.
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice on table near sushi bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 7/31/2008 date taken. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Container of oranges. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near 3 comp sink. **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. Bottles on cooksline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over mushrooms.
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. In restaurant. Advised manager this needs to n Be repaired by next routine visit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On sushi prep table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bottles on cooking rolling shelf.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food on the floor. COS
  • Critical - No back door closer.
  • No hair restraint.
  • Single service items on floor.COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Carbonator backflow device not installed and no air gap is present. Hoes attached in mopsink outside
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of mangos in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large sugar and flour on desert line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water left in bucket
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Round yellow bowl w no handle in large bags of sugar
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over salads
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Tin pans storage on top shelves
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Sanitizer and cleaner storage on rack w to go containers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar in large bags
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken in reachin cooler - not consistent
3/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. in sushi rice.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Large tin pan not inverted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, over storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, buckets of soy sauce
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, 2door RIC
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by 3comp and restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plastic spoons in storage area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, cups by chest freezer
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, box of mangos Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by 3comp and restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chloride test strips
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. household use only
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/31/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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