Tryst, 240 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TRYST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 240 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6216754
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen area near triple sinks.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Men's bathroom.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.Hole in triple sinks.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed glasses brushes in the hand sink in the bar area.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between 2x4and wall in the outside closed in prep area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Reach in at kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Mens bathroom
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area over the ice bin.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw chicken,pork,grouper and raw whole shell eggs on same shelf.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.reach in cooler in the bar prep area with standing water on the bottom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish washing area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Cook line
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice cream scoop in reach in freezer on cook line.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ice at bar
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On side of refrigerator beside 9th pans with spices
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open during prep
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In kitchen area around dish.
  • 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. At bar and in kitchen. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Above dishmachine in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 ice machines uncovere and outside without protection from environmental contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mi in walk in.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Large cambros have black mold like substance on them from exposure to elements.
  • Critical - Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer at back door of restaurant not secured/in unprotected area.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Large cambro of potatoes being stored outside exposed to environmental contamination.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 51 NO PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTED/APPROVED AND ESTABLISHMENT RENOVATIONS OBSERVED. OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER ADDED OUTSIDE BACKDOOR OF ESTABLLISHENT. 9/7/2013 Still no plans submitted to plan review. 2 ice machines, walk in cooler and now a stand up freezer added to rear of establishment with no plan review.
  • 8A OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES UNCOVERED AND OUTSIDE WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. 9/7/2013 Observed 2 ice machines still uncovered and outside without protection from environmental contamination.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Ice machines, walk in cooler, cooking utensils and canned/chemical goods stored outside back door. Can goods/chemical stored in Pods. Food stored in outdoor walk in.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Two ice machines uncovered and outside.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion, cut melon, risotto, and rice in walkin cooler at 50 degrees. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Forks stored handles down in Bar.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Onions and potatoes stored outside exposed to environment.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Verbage not correct. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Ice machines, walk in cooler, cooking utensils and canned/chemical goods stored outside back door. Can goods/chemical stored in Pods. Food stored in outdoor walk in.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used as shelf liner under spices.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Wood used as shelf outside in rubbermaid container. Wood not sealed.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Two ice machines uncovered and outside.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On side of fryer in kitchen.
  • Observed employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. 2 compartment sink used to wash and rinse large plastic food container . No sanitizer used. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On heat lamps beside steamwell
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Large plastic containers stored outside have black mold like substance on container.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Above prep/expo window.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. In corner beside steamwell
5/8/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handles.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils throughout kitchen.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on 6th pans beside dish machine.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In walk in.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In bar Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handles.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen .
  • 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. Pro
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard under spices on rack.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In expo window.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hoods over grill.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Drinking soda and did not wash hands when returned to work. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty Utensils being stored in sink.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil held at 78 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Windex over 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between bar and wall in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall Behind grill.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Milk in walk in.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
9/7/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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