The Queens Head, 2501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE QUEENS HEAD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
License #: 6216460
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen)
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(door on reach in cooler falls off)
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.(salmon offered raw or under cooked and smoked salmon on brunch menu)
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in flour) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Potatoes, chicken curry)
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(door on reach in cooler falls off)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.(French fries)
  • 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.(0 ppm of chlorine)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.(salmon offered raw or under cooked and smoked salmon on brunch menu)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(egg salad, tuna salad, cole slaw, butter, all on top of reach in cooler on cooks line at 44°f-49°f, moved to working walk in cooler, batter 50°f)
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. (Chicken curry, (9/19)garlic butter9/19, boalabasse 9/18)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside back door)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
09/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. And some tiles missing in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on storage shelf in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses in bar area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on handsink in bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen beside fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Glasses being stored in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom. In men's restroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken breast in standing water in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.dates and raw salmon in the reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.throughout.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Peas thawing in the hand washing sink in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Cook line
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in reach in cooler at 67 degrees. Operator threw away. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted garlic on cooks line at 72 degrees. Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Potatoes in bag.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Raw beef.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.Knives,spatula and peeler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw whole shell eggs over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside of the ice machine door outside rear.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Food containers stored on fryer oil case near floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/07/2011.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Foil covered shelf on stainless food preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine feed lines for soap and nitizer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bags of onions and cases of produce Corrected On Site.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bags of tatoes in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw wholeshell eggs over cheeses and sauces in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles on cookline.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
2/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.Outside with no lock.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.on cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Bin and back of door.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Raw beef cove ed and in a plastic pan.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw wholeshell eggs over cooked ham,garlic and produce.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Towel bucket on cookline at 100++++
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Food preperation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice bin for storage with no overhead protection.Awning above but needs moved under.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice bin in a customer/nonsecure area.Otside and needs locked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over baked beans and cranberry chutney.
  • Critical. ,food stored on floor.Potatoes,carrots,oranges,chicken in marinade,broccoli ,sauces and assorted r e vegetables.walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibbsat back area of building.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cooked potatoes in walk in cooler between use.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed stove/fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above stove.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed mop/service sink not accessible.
  • Critical. Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed leaking pipe beneath kitchen 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed oven food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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