Lodge Restaurant & Bar, 516 S Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LODGE RESTAURANT & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 516 S Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3911095
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf. Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shelled eggs next to sliced avocados and tuna. Reach in cooler in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice machine outside sliding plastic window. Large ice machine outside.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids in outside storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Great northern beans 6 lb.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near Dishwash machine **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area outside side door.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over dressing inside reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near clean dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water pooling in all reach-in coolers in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several broken floor tiles throughout kitchen and grouts missing in tiles causing water and food debris to build-up in grouts.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee handwash sink blocked by table and garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - mens restroom.
  • Observed hole in wall by office.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - ham in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach water in wiping cloth bucket measured greater than 200PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked rice used for sushi stored at 104 and 77F. Manager stated it was cooked 2 hours ago. "Time as public health control" application given today.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by mop sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing, over 2comp sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC in front of grill area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at hws by slicer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at hws in bar area next to beer station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in cookline area
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from a beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted 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, in salad dressing in RIC area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, raw chicken in RIC
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, by single service storage area. For reporting purposes only.
5/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Rooms and equipment - vented as required
8/10/2010Routine - 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. salami
  • 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. thermometer are pushed to back of units
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bar glass stored in drinking ice to get cold. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. 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.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. door handle on walkin cooler
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen and bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar area
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. containers by mop sink
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. bamboo sushi roll mat
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen and prep areas
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen above plates
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. 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.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handicapped stall in womens bathroom
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 11-10-09.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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