Cuban Delight Cafe, 2950 49 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CUBAN DELIGHT CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2950 49 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6200500
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Open juice bottles) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee answered telephone with sanitary gloved hands then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Utility type hand sink has cutting board in sink at cook line)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked beans)
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting above front line hand sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Hats hanging on shelving by takeout ontainers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling above hot table where piping runs thru. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid where lids are blocked from closing by power pole. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw chicken over bread in upright white reach in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. (Thermometer calibration)
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Used 3 compartment sink)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. (Two probe thermometers, one at 48°F, another at 25°F in ice bath.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(by 3 compartment sink )
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease, dust or dirt on pipes over prep line. Soiled motor and shelving at soda box rack.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. (Lids stored in soiled container on storage rack. ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Upright cooler near dish machine, ambient air 46°F )
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of grill top/fryer area.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling above prep table where pipes run thru.
  • Basic - Holes in wall in various locations. Several in office, several on wall above utility sink and adjacent walls. Holes below knife magnet and in cook area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (Over flat top grill)
  • Basic - Single-service aluminum articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on wire shelving where shelves above do not provide adequate protection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on prep table under slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Salt in bulk container) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ham 46°F, Cuban sandwiches 50°F from prep cooling and holding in a non working unit) Corrective action: all unit contents moved to walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue in back room.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at hand wash sink next to bain marie where hand wash sign and is posted and paper towels are provided. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Degreaser) **Repeat Violation**
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Smaller quantities in storage containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over pork in white upright **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum food containers on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Backsplash
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cuban sandwiches from yesterday
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.. Observed employee blow into gloves before use **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooer next to walk in freezer - all foods removed until reach in cooler is maintaining 41 degrees F or below
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of yuca, walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.temporarily moved to walk in freezer , then into working reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/11.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/28/11.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on wire storage racks in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as sandwich presser cover.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line / fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of all storage cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall behind grill line soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Clean and organize outside storage area.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.{UPRIGHT}
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.{RUSTED SHELVING }
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[lowboy ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Light not functioning.{WALKIN FREEZER }
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. [expired]
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[chicken over beef]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior equipment ]
  • Light not functioning.[WIF]
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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