La Bamba Spanish Restaurant, 4815 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Bamba Spanish Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4815 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607-4507
License #: 3907350
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Refrigerator
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of green beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Service line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Service line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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. On shelf over single service **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Refrigerator
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Servers scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Spray bottle of oil.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. At sandwich prep.
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bottle in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. After drinking from covered cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • 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 - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. clothmunder cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • 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 food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. floor fan in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outside surfaces of bulk containers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. styrofoam containers on buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic bottle of oil in kitchen.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. using cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. front line service.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. outside back door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. stored in empty dirty pot. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle of oil on cook line.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pot on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. black substance on vents and ceiling tipes.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. knives Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk container. 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 cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. round one in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on front line.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. knives in pot
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over/in front of cook line.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over ice machine/chest freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 05/24/10.
  • 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 : 05/24/10.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black bean soup prepared day before.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on towel on top of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. round cutting boards.
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan in kitchen
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink out side.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over chest freezer & ice machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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