Three Birds Tavern, 1492 4 St North, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THREE BIRDS TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1492 4 St North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6213618
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to the outside at the stairway to the basement and to dish area not protected by screen while the establishment is open.
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Dish racks in the dish washing area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dish area white board.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to the outside at the stairway to the basement and to dish area not protected by screen while the establishment is open.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Dish area under the shelving.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Two upright reach in coolers in kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw chicken and raw pork ribs on the same bottom shelf in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Shepard pie filling at 55°dated 07/15
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Warning**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bottom of the stairway from the dish room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Down stairs over shelf at the bottom of the stairs.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Basement area near the walk I.n cooler and chest freezer.Drain from the ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.inside bar area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.raw chicken and raw pork on bottom shelf in the reach in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.top and under side of sliding door on ice bin.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.fryer basket at fry station.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dry storage area near the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked ribs in the walk in cooler
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above freezer in downstairs storage area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2door True cooler at 48-51, risotto 50, mushrooms 51, cooked pork 49, cooked chicken 45, potatoes 48 **Corrected On-Site**. On 6/12/2013 true cooler holding food temps above 41°. Cooked vegetables 47°, scotch egg 45°, bacon cream cheese 44°, bourbon butter 46°, risotto 53° Stop sale issued
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 old dried droppings on concrete lip behind storage shelf with paper goods, and 8 old dried under soda syrup downstairs, 13 old dried droppings around water heaters downstairs, 12 old dried droppings in wine storage area. On 6/12/2013 found 7 fresh droppings in downstairs liquor/wine storage closet
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies restroom
6/12/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area beside single tap outside
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above freezer in downstairs storage area
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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. At bar and beside ice machine server station
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In wine storage closet around AC unit
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of wine and red bull on floor in wine storage area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. At prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen and in restrooms
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2door True cooler at 48°-51°, risotto 50°, mushrooms 51°, cooked pork 49°, cooked chicken 45°, potatoes 48° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onion tangles at 80°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 old dried droppings on concrete lip behind storage shelf with paper goods, and 8 old dried under soda syrup downstairs, 13 old dried droppings around water heaters downstairs, 12 old dried droppings in wine storage area.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In bar
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At bar, drain line to soda gun
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies restroom
6/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On dishmachine
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dry storage
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shepards pie in reach in at 49? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. In bar.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on cups at servers station.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven door in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Water and soda on floor in liquor store area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Above coffin cooler in downstairs storage.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Portion cups in kraut on cooks line.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-16-1 Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Food, wine, single service items and soda syrup being stored under drainage lines in all downstairs storage areas.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Beer cooler with Carlesburg tap.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unused piece of equipment, cooler, discarded beside dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Back door does not seal to floor to keep vermin out.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under ice machine beside server station. In corners of bar area.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. In area above chest cooler in downstairs area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In wine storage area.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. glasses stored on cloth towel next to soda machine and in bar area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Beer cooler with Carlesburg tap.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses beside server station not air dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. on soda grill
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In wine storage area.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In window seal above prep table and beside ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Server and cook didn't wash hands before putting gloves on. Server made a salad. Cook was changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Pack of cigarettes on shelf in expo area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under ice machine beside server station. In corners of bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Food, wine, single service items and soda syrup being stored under drainage lines in all downstairs storage areas.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unused piece of equipment, cooler, discarded beside dumpster.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. In area above chest cooler in downstairs area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives being stored in sanitizer bucket on line.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Numerous dried rodent droppings observed in downstairs storage areas, around hot waterheater, behind chest freezer and beside soda syrup.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Back door does not seal to floor to keep vermin out.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(broken cover plate in kitchen )
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(ladies restroom )
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(dirty to clean dishes with no handwash) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(wall mounted slicer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(bread crumbs and ice)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(reach in cooler on cooks line leaking)
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.(down stairs)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
2/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on cooking equipment on cooks line)
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(beef and guiness gravy not cooled from 135 degees f to 41 degees f within 6 hours)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(shepards pie mix, brown gravy)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(raw chicken and raw ground beef at 50 degees f, moved to freezer)
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(beef and guiness gravy made on 9-8-10 at 51 degees f)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in upright reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting potatoes) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used for food prep) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm of cl2)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on cooking equipment on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(on gaskets of chest style reach in freezers)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(on cooks line)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(next to dish machine )
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beer batter measured at 56 degr F
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. no active cooling method being used to cool beer batter [prepared at ambient temp, remains at ambient temp] Corrected On Site. product placed in ice bath
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ckd pasta measured at 49 degr F [stored overnight] Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of carrots, potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lack of use of fork, tongs,gloves to dispense ready-to-eat food. lemon wedges at drink station Corrected On Site. fork provided
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of fryer
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook's line
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. missing from cook's line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives on cook's line
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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