The Tarpon Diner, 217 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE TARPON DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 217 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6211667
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 11/16/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical. Observed dented can Corrected On Site. segrated for return
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. bag of soup on stove surface Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. back kitchen prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. back kitchen reach in cooler
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mopsink room Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of hashbrowns back rooms
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. scoop on top of icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. women restroom Corrected On Site.
08/16/2010Routine - 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. tuna salad, mashed potatoes , reachin cooler, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.individual butters at 69 degrees, on table under 4 hours Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nondairy creamers at 58 degrees under 4 hours Corrected On Site. reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. crate of potatoes, back kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop, top of icemachine ,back storage area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin near fryers
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. packaged napkins on floor, back kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid. broken lid ; operator called owner of plaza for repair
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.broken glass
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in back door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on shelf above mopsink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/15/2010Routine - 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. tuna salad, reachin cooler across from fryer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs at 55/57 under degrees under 4 hours top reach in cooler by stove Corrected On Site. moved to inside reachin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler across from fryers 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. employee touching toast Corrected On Site. employee put gloves on
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. by toasters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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