Acropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ACROPOL FAMILY RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1170 Starkey Dr, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6213902
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.(server area)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(cell phone, keys on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.(kitchen)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.(ascend 2 door unit)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of 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.(Butter cups 75°F, )moved to freezer to lower temp
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(chicken over beef) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.(form not fully filled out)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside bulk seasoning container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under flattop grill
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone, keys , above cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Norlake cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cook line
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Bottom of ice cream chest freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Stuffing, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 chicken , pastichio
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area
11/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing - 3 comp sinks draing and set up correctly to wash , rinse, sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cooked chicken, mccall cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef , mccall cooler, cook line
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine measured at 200ppm, 3 comp warewashing sink. Recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer next to ice machine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Under refrig drawers, cook line
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 chicken , mccall cooler
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Cook line
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer door handle soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 2 individual green bell peppers, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Max water temp 70?, handwashing sink, kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. LED thermostat , Walk in freezer
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temp measured at 70?, kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom, true freezer , cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer next to ice machine
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasticio,
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Oppm ; multiple attempts operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing Corrected On Site. repair tech called; manual sanitizing set up
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. bell peppers; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish above cooked sweet potato Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. pooled eggs above raw burger patties Corrected On Site.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. chlorine sanitizer measured at O ppm Corrected On Site. discontinue use of machine for sanitizing; set up manual warewashing; call repair tech
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • 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 debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun - bar area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hr of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sealed cases of asst products - walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ tomatoes ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk rice bin - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. glass bowl inside bulk cheese bin - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. wait station
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. true cooler drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one dead palmetto bug on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner on shelf above cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken in mc call cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta; walkin cooler
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under flattop grill
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of asst product; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk rice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside container of bulk shred cheese; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. white 'magic chef' on cookline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - asst items; McCall cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - gyro cone; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items; McCall cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad; walk in cooler
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. noodles covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. food debris in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk rice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook ne
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 44 degr F Corrected On Site. placed into ice bath
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stove top
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items, walk in cooler [spag sauce, cooked ribs]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ckd pasta 60 degr F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. stock pot of soup covered during cooling process [188 degr F] Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. frozen gyro cone [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cubes in handsink [wait station] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun [bar area]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off at spigot under sink [wait station] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink [wait station]
1/12/2011Routine - 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 [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish above peas [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken kebobs above ckd spanakopita [cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish above ckd pasta [cook's line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. gyro cone [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. not set up Corrected On Site. measured at 100ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. on shelf next to drain 'snake' Corrected On Site. utensils sanitized in dishwashing machine , drain 'snake' moved out of kitchen
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. drain 'snake' Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 'customer' walked into kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. wells warmer unit on shelf under clean utensils
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.(covered by a donation box in front area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(all prepared food and all opened packaged food in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked potatoes on cooks line at 47 degees f, please keep hot above 135 degees or cold below 41 degees or time as a public health control can be used) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.(repeat violation from 7-9-09)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(on upright reach in cooler/freezer on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(raw chicken next to lettuce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in upright reach in cooler on cooks line near handsink)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(big bowl of cooked potatoes on floor iwalk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(bread on shef in prep area)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in cooked potatoes on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or old dry food. (knife storage rack/box)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in cooler fan unit leaking)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by bleach bucket)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(in storage room)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood and hood filters)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.(spice shelving in prep area)
  • Observed dusty/moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm in sanitizer bucket in dining room)
3/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(can of golden spud mashed potatoes, please separate from other cans for return or discard)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(salads, sliced cheeses and meats, pasta dishes, rice in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers in storage room)
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food under fan in freezer exposed to dripping condensation )
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(buckets of food in walk in cooler, olives and peppers in storage room)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in feta cheese in walk in cooler)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(bar area)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.( coffee cup on cooks line)
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(above 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout )
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(deflector sheild)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives on cooks line)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(freezer fan leaking onto foods below)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(hoses on cooks line)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters and drip trays on cooks line)
11/3/2009Routine - 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.(deli meat, dairy products)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(hash on cooks line at 67 degrees f, please keep in temperature control or use time as a public health control)
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.(seafood in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw pork and fish over ready to eat in reach in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(french fries in front of fryer on cooks line)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(no glove change after touching raw shell eggs) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sauces in walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on soda machine drain board)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(above 200ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used as dump sink in beverage area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(near storage room)
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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