West Tampa Sandwich Shop, 3904 N Armenia, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3904 N Armenia, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3911478
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich prep **Warning**
  • Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under kitchen hand sink **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Back room **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back and kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers in back room. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Cuban sandwiches pre-made. **Warning**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board at Cuban sandwich station.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. 6 door cooler and reach in 2 door.
  • 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. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich prep board
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two units
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Back reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Back cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front and back coolers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue towels **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib. On cook line under table with hose attached.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean lids **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Food debri/slime **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
5/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front sandwich prep.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over milk and produce. Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back room
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back room
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units in back room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler sandwich make cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich make station.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. long hair under restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. sandwich prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. containers being put into basin of hand sink in dishroom area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear bottle with bleach and water.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets on reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons by coffee station
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back 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 food debris reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food particles inside basin.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. still frozen. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris reach in cooler front.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraints.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler front.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • 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.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. sandwich prep
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich prep
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen reach in.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. sandwich prep cooler gaskets are duck taped.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich pre-
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum trays in back room. Corrected On Site.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back coolers
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over beef r/i freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich prep
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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