Super Asian Buffet, 6001 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUPER ASIAN BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6001 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3911329
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 01/20/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food storage
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. green onions/noodles.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken next to raw beef.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over produce.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.under cutting board.
  • 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.bulk food container
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. bulk cornstarch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dinning cook area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. called service, has 3/comp sink.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Observed open dumpster lid. missing 1 lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
01/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....drystorage room---labels worn off
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water....fish
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks...icemachine by walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler--raw eggs stored above watermelon
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...peeled onion under shelves in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface...o9n sushi rice at sushi bar
  • Observed ice scoop stored on top of icemachine
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...2door and glass door coolers By 2bay sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris--drystorage room shelves
  • Observed build-up of dirt on compressor fan covers in walkin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris--shelves opposite kitchen doorway in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris---cabinet behind flattop grill in dining room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...by drystorage room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...behind fryer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by large strainers by drystorage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...cracked--above walkin cooler broken
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. rice
  • Violation: 24-11-1 Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Violation: 34-08-1 Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline reachin
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. rice
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler,freezer dry storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. coolers freezer dry storage Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. containers chipped
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bags, bulk containers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. salad plates
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employees
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. in glue traps
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wd40, bleach Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation. ahj has been notified 3 times
3/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding walk in cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. rice steamer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. rggs over produce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cooler, freezer, dry storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. sushi roller
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. tested at 0 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by ice maker
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap at bottom of screen door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Grill in dining room. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation. AHJ notified on 2 prior inspections
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/11/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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