Parkside Cafe, 8180 N 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PARKSIDE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8180 N 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2419
License #: 6211248
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One severely dented can applesauce Removed from shelf, stop sale issued **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Potato skins, reach in freezer in prep area
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Henny Penny hot hold cabinet (not in use, stored in kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Multiple items not actively in use stored in kitchen : fryer, Henny Penny cabinet
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm, recheck 50ppm Corrective action taken: sanitizer level low, replaced with full bucket
  • High Priority - One severely Dented cans present. Applesnax brand apple sauce See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 3 eggs , on Flat of eggs , cook line, Corrective action taken: next flat brought out marked with time
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine measured at 200ppm, recheck 100ppm, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Side of fryer (unused equipment stored in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Countertop sandwich press
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Inspector issued written plan template, reviewed with operator **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Au jus cooling in shallow pan on prep table 30 min, measured at 128° Corrective action taken: placed into walk in cooler, uncovered
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
10/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - gasket torn/in disrepair. Henny Penny cabinet
  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One severely dented can marinara sauce , removed from shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Mop leaning up against food storage rack,,dry storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One severely Dented cans present. Emma Bella brand marinara sauce , removed from inventory **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside Henny Penny holding cabinet
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Brown gravy cooling on prep table 1 hr, 124°, placed into walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stuffing, glass door cooler
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Case of corn
  • Basic - Drink containers with screw-top lids stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above case of cabbage , walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Tray of wings
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Cook line , . Chlorine 100ppm,
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef above raw fish , glass door cooler , kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef above raw fish , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Henny penny hot box , interior and gaskets
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Service station.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near dish machine. Large Clear containers
  • Basic - Ice making machine located outside.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Grey egg cartons on cooksline.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage area.
  • 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. Under shelf near dish machine.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler on cooksline. Egg wash next to sliced fruits.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over sliced ready to eat meats. On cooksline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs over box of oranges. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. On cooksline.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Near walk in cooler ice in sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( glass upright cooler)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( bar)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. ( shell eggs)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.( chicken over ground beef in walkin) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.( owners)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( white upright freezer and glass door tracks on uprights)
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[string wrapped around ice scoop]
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.[expired]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[above reachin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.[blade]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[plastic food containers]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[time control for safety]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[white plastic containers]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go - containers]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.{QUAT} Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing lavatory.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles behind bar.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on waitress station dessert cooler in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grill line walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on liquor room storage floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in toxic storage closet.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Provide weather strip for kitchen hallway exit door.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of outside ice machine.
  • Observed canwash area not accessible.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
  • Observed soiled carpeting in liquor storage room.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed waitress station cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed waitress station cooler in poor repair. Repair leak inside cooler.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at kitchen handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed dining room-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line / fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grill line cooler door handle in poor repair.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar / kitchen handwashing lavatories.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in dessert cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at some handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in wine cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of salad reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of standing water.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored by liquor bottles behind bar.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on liquor storage room floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen and behind counter equipment.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Storeroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Canwash area not accessible at establishment.
  • Kitchen handwash sink plumbing system in disrepair. Unclog drain.
  • Critical. Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Bar hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace missing floor tiles in dining room.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in baseboards and wall in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in produce preparation area.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[make-table]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.{WALKIN FREEZER}
  • 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 ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.{WAIT STATION}
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[cardboard ]
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[pans on storage shelves]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[make-table]
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[dishmachine room]
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[equipment,shelving ,etc]
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.[employee]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.{PALLETS}
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • 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. [expired ]
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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