Cafe Caribe, 10440 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE CARIBE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10440 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3911375
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 1/10/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cracking eggs to touching bread
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cuban bread
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plates
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic wrap
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. tested 300 ppm
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. plates
  • 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/28/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bread in front of handsink
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over veggies
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bread
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food in all coolers not identified by common name.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed missing dumpster lid.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food in all coolers not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk at front counter at 103F; sausage in reachin cooler at 51F
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. under microwave
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Cases of salt, hot sauce, sugar and coffee on floor behind front counter
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. at front counter
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. ladies restroom
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed missing dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tiles water damaged, dirty throughout establishment
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed exhaust grills over back door soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food.in back cabinet
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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 in all coolers not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. under microwave
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cases of salt, hot sauce, sugar and coffee on floor behind front counter
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of iced tea in plastic bottles
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under milk warmer
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • 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. at front counter
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevice behind 3 compartment sink
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. aluminum pans in back hallway
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked in rear by cutting board covering the basin. In front blocked by milk container and sanitized bucket
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. washing milk container
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. ladies restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ladies restroom
  • Observed missing dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tiles water damaged, dirty throughout establishment
  • Observed exhaust grills over back door soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.in back cabinet
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open cup of coffee on slicer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. sandwich press
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored on absorbant shelf covering
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. spoons
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by cutting board in rear and wiping cloth bucket in front
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.ladies room door
  • Ceiling tiles stained and damaged
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by hot water heater
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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