Katz Restaurant & Playground, 734 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KATZ RESTAURANT & PLAYGROUND
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 734 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6216532
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 4/17/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Across from fryers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from pizza oven
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One lemon in walk in older, thrown out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to 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. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table next to slicer
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Oil, dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cleaner, next to dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from pizza oven **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on prep table next to canned goods **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in drink area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. fish, in two compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food contsiners across from three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. wait area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in reach in cooler at the end of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour neae walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in reach in cooler in wait area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta in reach in cooler at end of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. croutons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli cheese in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shell eggs over cooked pasta
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front counter area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. front counter area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted on top of dry storage shelves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ham, walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. soup at steam table reheated on stove Corrected On Site.
4/28/2011Routine - 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 in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside door of microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelves in dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice in front counter handsink
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. -operator called provider for replacement
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans of sweet red peppers, on shelf near walk in cooler Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potato salad in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.packages of broccoli, avocado and ground beef in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.employee eating at pizza prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of ice machine door soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go counter on shelf by service window Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walkin cooler 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. nonhandled bowl in bulk salt and sugar , dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of dishmachine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers, shelf in dishwashing area and plastic cups at front counter
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of cheese and pepperoni , walkin cooler
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter Corrected On Site.
11/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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