A & A Soul Food Rest, 1329 M L King Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: A & A SOUL FOOD REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1329 M L King Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6212278
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/18/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk refrigerator
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. cookline
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. melon, refrigerator
5/2/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. containers stored inside kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens restroom
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handsink
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to-go containers , kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused refrigerator behind counter
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. kitchen
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguishers not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[stored on floor]
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[mens room]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[mens restroom ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[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
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[screens in kitchen ]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[carpet on kitchen floor] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[numerous throughout ] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in prep area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/2011.
  • 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. Pro
3/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 32-07-1 Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[carpet on kitchen floor] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[numerous throughout ] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.[in bathrooms with dead rodent] This violation must be corrected by : 11/24/2010.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans] Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in prep area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/2011.
  • 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. Pro
11/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.[turkey on counter]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[covering muffins ]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[carpet covering shelf above 3 compartment sink] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[service counter]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{refigerator by window] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[soiled shelves over sinks] throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[equipment handles]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[pots on floor]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[full of dishes] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bathrooms ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bathrooms ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[by trap cabinet by upright freezer] This violation must be corrected by : 11/24/10.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.[in bathroom by kitchen ] This violation must be corrected by : 11/24/10.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of 1 dead rodents, in hole in bathrooms wall. This violation must be corrected by : 11/24/10.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[carpet on kitchen floor] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[in kitchen ]
  • Observed hole in wall.[numerous throughout ] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.[in bathrooms with dead rodent] This violation must be corrected by : 11/24/2010.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans] Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in prep area] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.[motor oil over toaster]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled water bottle.of pink liquid
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/2011.
  • 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
11/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Shelves have carpet---opposite stove.
  • Critical. Observed foods buildup in hotline pans not cleaned from night before.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue....refrigerator by window.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...in smaller room by dominos table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--on shelves at back of cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--shelves under counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--metal cabinet next to hotline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of ventilation hood.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--shelves under grill.
  • Observed build-up of dirt by handsink in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---shelves by handsink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...3bay sink faucet handle broken.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by pots/utensils.
  • Critical. Handsinks lacking paper towel, handsoap , hand washing sign--bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of ants by bathroom...doorway.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....carpet on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under shelves by stove.
  • Observed hole in wall...bathrooms.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers....by furnace.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...above cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils...drawers below toaster.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...unused refrigerator behind counter....next to wooden shelf.
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only...LP tank stored in smaller room by dominos table.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license...operator paid $200 and owes $160.
  • 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.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in refrigerator by cashier
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...glass door refrigerator.[7up]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...refrigerator by cashier---shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris on door tracks of 7up cooler.
  • Critical. Handsink in bathroom lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Handsink in bathroom lacking handsoap.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....carpet on kitchen floor.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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