Mecafresh, 3235 Tampa Rd Suite 105b, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MECAFRESH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3235 Tampa Rd Suite 105b, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6214865
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/11/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.--soups reheated using hothold warmer Corrected On Site...soups reheated on stove before putting back in warmer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--door handle broken on smaller cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...dark door cooler by customers station
  • Observed build-up of dirt/grease on ventilation hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cooler door gaskets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
01/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets...cooler towards front window--foods buildup
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...inner/upper section
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...cooler by customers soda cooler --shelves have foods buildup
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue...cooler by front handsink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under hotline
09/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[pasta and chicken in reachin closest to handsink 62-64 degrees]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin closest to handsink most product moved before I got here]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[damp napkin on lettuce ]
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.seafood in reachin coolers 44-48 degrees after lunch rush
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[after lunch rush temperatures in tops of reachins greater than 43 degrees]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin cooler throughout ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits[sandwiches press]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor[.around reachin cooler]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[around sinks]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[hood and filters]
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area.in use soda boxes stored in ladies restroom
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.open dishes of olives sitting on counter no sneeze protection
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hoods filters
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust ,greaseor dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside oven
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind stove
10/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.in use soda boxes stored in ladies restroom
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.open dishes of olives sitting on counter no sneeze protection
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over sandwich sauce in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs hanging on cart by oven rubbing on trash can or employee
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cook preparing fruit salad with bare hands
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hoods filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust ,greaseor dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside oven
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around hand sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind stove
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.spray bottles of clenser hanging over children's highchairs
  • Critical. Observed improperly labeled spray bottle. soap was in a spray bottle labeled something else.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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