Grecian Island Restaurant, 223 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: GRECIAN ISLAND RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 223 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-3728
License #: 3900593
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Heads of cabbage.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan cake batter.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Uncooked sausage and beef patties over raw cabbage and lettuce. Reach in cooler near cooksline.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Underneath shelf near kitchen door.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Near cooksline.
  • 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. Reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans above reach in cooler next to reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Next to stove.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small round bowl used near slicer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans over 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooler in front kitchen area on top shelf.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef patties over ready to eat foods in cooler near fryers.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. On prep table.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Over 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Glass Reach In Cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach In Cooler
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front kitchen
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Reach In Cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door Crome in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lettuce sitting on top of raw eggs and raw beef patties over carrots. Reach In Cooler (glass)
  • 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. Reach In Cooler
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near cutting board in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin cooler
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen area backed up.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles near cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg mix 46 degrees ,re iced Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching toasted sandwich.
  • Critical - Observed food stored less than 6 inches off floor. Potatoes. in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over RTE vegetables. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed non-containers used for food storage. Small plastic containers in brown sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatloaf
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, inconsistent in RIC
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, in front area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, plastic forks in front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area,, in RI
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, clear container of salt?
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in RIC, and front RIC milk
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in RIC
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. , stored over prep.
  • 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 in kitchen area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in front area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food metallic finishing spray can
9/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonhandled containers stored in food storage. sugar container
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.aluminum trays
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. hamburgers and veggies & sauces
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/30/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachin coolers and reachin freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. cooks line
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunch meats Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potato salad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knifes
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
10/2/2009Routine - 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. cold cuts, cheese
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potatoe salad
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife- cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid, Hot Shot labeled for household use only
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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