Popi's Place Too, 815 W 8 Ave, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPI'S PLACE TOO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 815 W 8 Ave, Palmetto, FL 34221-4709
License #: 5103497
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice in WIC. Scallops, shrimp.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer bucket on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet broken at hand wash sink by dish machine. Hot water turned off at HWS.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At java bar.
  • 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. 200ppm chlorine. Service called.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above WIC and in dry goods storage.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIF
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by dishwasher and female employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - RIF in hallway. Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.RIC at cook line Caesar dressing (disposed of)60°F. Prepared one hour prior, moved to working cooler: bacon 60°F, wraps 59°F, cut leafy greens 58°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Caesar salad dressing 60°F possibly overnight, disposed of by chef.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on she F above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at cook line/dishwash area.
  • Basic - Observed boxes of food on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. And laying on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name(sugar and flour containers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained and grooved, build up around bottom.
7/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Container holding cooked meat is cracked with broken plastic pieces hanging from lip in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2011 license posted at front register. **Corrected On-Site**
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked pasta, small soup volumes, cooked pork roasts in walk in cooler.] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cookline make table door are in poor repair.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [2 back room prep table boards.]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of white mold-like substance on surface of walk in cooler fans.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [3 door cookline make table ambient air at 58-61 degF.] Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. [2010 and 2011 license posted at front door.] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Wait station]
  • Observed build-up of white mold-like substance on surface of walk in cooler fans.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [2 back room prep table boards.]
  • Critical - Observed dish washing employee wesring sanitary gloves handling/scrape soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils without removing sanitary gloves and washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cookline make table door are in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed partial salami loaf in cookline makevtable with green and white mold-like growth. Corrected On Site by immediately discarding.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Cookline hand sink drain pipe not position in floor drain. Water runs onto floor and then into floor drain. Corrected On Site by turning pipe to drain properly.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked pasta, small soup volumes, cooked pork roasts in walk in cooler.] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). [Several foods from cookline make table.]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [ice cream station] Corrected On Site.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - 2012 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2011 license posted at hostess station.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Ambient air in main cookline cooler at 48degF. on right side of unit, 41degF on left side of unit.]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Slices of coldcut salami sitting direvtly on top shelf. Other food debris on interior sheving.]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. [Center door of cookline cooler does not seat or close properly. Door must be opened carefully or it detaches from unit. Gaskets falling from doors. Unit to be repaired later in day. Parts ordered.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Meats on right side of cookline cooler at 48degF due to door damage.] Corrected On Site by icing foods.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked meats, pasta, sauce in walk in cooler]
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-sink across from pastry cooler
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-coffee station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-wait station and handsink in back coffee kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-coffee station Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk in freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-front wait station
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handling toast with barehands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor(bag of onions) in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sugar container
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed "coca cola" reach in cooler at wait station reading ambient temperature of 60 degrees fahrenheit. Upon callback 1-26-2011, observed "coca cola" cooler reading ambient air temperature of 45 degrees fahrenheit .
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-along cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic cups at wait station.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed box of single service items (to go cups)stored on floor in storage area of coffee shop.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink not working establishment in process of getting new sink in back coffee shop area.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease above cookline.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.-in back coffee shop storage area. Ceiling tiles also appear to have water damage.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.-in back coffee shop storage area. Ceiling tiles also appear to have water damage.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed "coca cola" reach in cooler at wait station reading ambient temperature of 60 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic cups at wait station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-along cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-womens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handling bread with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink not working establishment in process of getting new sink in back coffee shop area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw , cut melons,creamers, milk, juices, butter packets held above 41 degrees. Foods that were held ove night were issued a stop sale. Foods held in cooler less than four hours were moved to cooler capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees or below.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed box of single service items (to go cups)stored on floor in storage area of coffee shop.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease above cookline.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-coffee cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife stored between prep table and wall. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris on the inside of outdoor ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner-spoons at front wait station.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic cups at wait station.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-at coffee area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-observed suffle cup being used to dispense seasoning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface-between grill and deep fryer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-sandwich cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-large prep cooler
  • Observed in-use ice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in back prep area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-ice cream/coffee prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of flour 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. Walk in cooler holding foods overnight at ambient temperature of 47 degrees. Observed chicken , stuffing, rice, cooked roast beef, ribs, steak,pasta, pork, sour cream and yogurt held over night and reading temperatures between 48 and 50 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler at ambient temperature of 47 degrees. Issued stop sale on foods held over night. Repair on order.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense seasoning.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor-observed to go cups and lids stored in cardboard boxes on floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind back prep area.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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