Aja, 290 South Meridian, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AJA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 290 South Meridian, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916568
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 3/26/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 3-4-2010. Already on administration complaint. Plan # HQ-09-1215 does not include outside bar.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 3-4-2010. Already on administration complaint. Plan # HQ-09-1215 does not include outside bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. already on AC for outside bar. open air bar not included on original plans
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted for outside bar. This violation must be corrected by : 2-23-09. Plan number HQ-09-1215 does not include outside bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-16-09.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts, cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (sugar)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler -eggs on top of tortilla shells
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. downstairs bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site. girls shirt in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. already on AC for outside bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9-16-09.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-16-09.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted for outside bar. This violation must be corrected by : 2-23-09. Plan number HQ-09-1215 does not include outside bar.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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