Mr. Empanada #1009, 17693 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MR. EMPANADA #1009
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17693 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
License #: 3916691
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice scoop.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels on cleaned containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of machine.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(sugar)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(milk)
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(plastic forks, spoons and knives - front) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(2/22/11)
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(front)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2010Routine - 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.(milk)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.(30 days to comply)
  • 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 (30 days to comply)
12/14/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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