Estela's Mexican Restaurant, 209 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESTELA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 209 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3911330
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/16/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, on hood filter
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, on hood filter
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair over back hws area
09/09/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in WIC
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with sugar and rice in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, WIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, on hood filter
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, in back RIC
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, sliver pork
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, pitcher inside of hws
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar area
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair over back hws area
  • Observed personal care item stored with food cell phones over prep area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
09/07/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. case of pizza and 3 cases of churro. stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 6-22-10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. wine bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.2 cases of produce
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by glass rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans. evaporated milk
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers (drawer coolers under grill)
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near dirty dishes drop off, front side of kitchen
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by cooking equipment
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. numberous bottles
5/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. evaporated milk
  • 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. stop sale
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. front servers reachin coolers
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler, storage room(s)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin coolers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar areas
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood exhaust system and filters
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.aluminum trays in the storage room
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. near dirty dishes drop off, front side of kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by cooking equipment
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. numberous bottles
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. operator set up 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves by walkin coolers
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen reachin
  • Critical. Observed bottles of beer stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. 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. server touched lemons for guest drinks Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. beans, rice
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cardboard under mircowave
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. towel dispenser placed out of reach.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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