Elmers Sports Cafe, 2003 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELMERS SPORTS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2003 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3901
License #: 3910712
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door by flat top **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning** On 9/23-24- behind single glass door cooler
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: September 23, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Womens **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Womens **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door by flat top **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler all reached 41°f +/-2 or below **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: September 23, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Single glass door **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Radio in kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryers
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.aluminum pans
  • Basic - Rust build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Flour and egg wash stored next to handsink.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fryer baskets
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Radio in kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of potatoes
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice buckets
  • 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.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind reach in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fryer baskets
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Aluminum pans
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of paint
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
3/25/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Radio in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. **Warning**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on food shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Near ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The one in the unit is broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Aluminum trays **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken wings / dressings **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/18/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container in front of hand sink near cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside mens bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside womens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Light not functioning. by ice machine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ice machine area
  • 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 grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pans
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container in walkin cooler
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. bare concrete in kitchen not sealed
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Light not functioning. near ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets on reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle of alcohol in drink ice
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. standing water in reachin cooler
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. stored on food shelves
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.potato salad
  • 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 potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by mop sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood and filters
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.'sterno' on food storage shelf
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.mens rest room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.behind bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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