Papito's Cuban Cafe, 5319 Erlich Rd Ste 101, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAPITO'S CUBAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5319 Erlich Rd Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3912908
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 08/06/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. coffee spoon
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler and walkin freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.missing
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. vegetable chopper
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in dishwasher area.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage in dry storage room
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
08/06/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt, prepared food
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 reachin coolers
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lime slices
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw hamburger over raw fish in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. coffee spoon
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food and not washing hands. cook cracking raw eggs without washing hands.
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.door to 3 door reachin cooler falling off.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler and walkin freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.missing
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. vegetable chopper
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler has accumulation of water.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in keg cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue and standing yeasty water.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks and 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in dishwasher area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. washing tongs in front handsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 3 live roaches found bar area.
  • Critical. Observed a dead frog in corner of bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage in dry storage room
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
08/05/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area,cooler
  • observed employee with no hair restraint
  • observed gaskets on 3 door,2 door reachin,2 door freezer in poor repair .
  • observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, 3 compartment sink
  • hand sink not accessible for employees at all times, front area
  • no handwashing sign provided at handsink used by food employees, bar
6/15/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on3 door cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door reachin
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door freezer
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.old equipment
  • Critical. Violation: 46-02-2 Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock on cooler/freezer doors
  • Critical. Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. bar
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on3 door cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door reachin
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. not clearly labeled
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.old equipment
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock on cooler/freezer doors
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. bar
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Expired 10/4/09
1/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. beef over cooked
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooler
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. hasp lock
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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