Aviator & Sports Pub And Restaurant, 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AVIATOR & SPORTS PUB AND RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6208895
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 2/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler make table.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall damage from plumbing behind reach in cooler and restroom that is on other side of wall.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach cooler
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Drain flys throughout kitchen and heavy by dish machine.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus dry dropping in paper / chemical closet.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, mashed potatoes, various items in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid by dish machine.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is locked in office.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dry racks in dish room
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Slicers, mixer.
  • Basic - Large hole in wall behind dish machine. Tiles are broken off and piled on floor below dish machine. Maintenance is tasked with repairs.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Near walk in, back room prep.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Sprayer at tea dispensers has a leak at the handle. Sprayer is stretched out to length and resting in adjacent hand sink, contaminating nozzle.
  • 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. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Flour discarded immediately due to adulteration of food product. Plastic wrap covered pan of flour with large puddle of water formed on plastic.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servicing wiping cloth bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Below hand sink near walk in cooler.
7/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.(cooks line)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.(in men's dressing/restroom in kitchen area)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.(raw ground beef over steak in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.(on yogurt/fruit cups and muffins and breads)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by bus tubs in front area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(back hand sink)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(cooks line)
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.(written plan incomplete, please complete for and add butter packs at milk that are provided on the buffet line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Provided FLRA cards for some employees)
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. (On top of coffee machine)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.(on cooks line)
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.(cooks line)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(butter packets on buffet line at 61?f)
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(milk in pitcher on buffet line at 57?f)
  • High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale.(chopped potatoes stored in a bucket that was originally filled with Neutralizer concentrated laundry soap)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.(throughout)
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.(apples on buffet line)
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bar area hand wash sink lacking hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Bar area hand wash sink lacking soap.
  • Critical - Interior of microwave soiled with an accumulation of food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food prep surface.
  • Critical - Observed bar area hand sink used to store chemicals.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foos (strawberries).COS
  • Critical - Observed buffet line lacking proper guard protection over muffins, apples, and bread.
  • Critical - Observed eggs (liquid) thawed at room temperature.COS
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(next to oven) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by dish ware in bar area)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(in walk in cooler, walk in freezer )
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(wooden table near 3 compartment sink has mold like substance)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on double door reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(in double door reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(under 3 compartment sink )
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils.(over pastries, cut fruit, brown sugar, rasins)
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed reachin freezer in poor repair.Duct taped
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quatenary Ammonia
  • Violation: 19-03-1 Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair near soda syrup boxes.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quatenary Ammonia
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roaches in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior deflector shield of ice machine.
  • 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. Flour
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reachin freezer in poor repair.Duct taped
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizing bucket @ greater than 200 ppms Chlorine
  • Critical - Observed soap dispenser in disrepair at both hand sinks in kitchen area
  • Observed wall in disrepair near soda syrup boxes.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in dirty mop water
4/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease between cookline equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. salad dressings in individual containers.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle batter @ 58 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage @ 110 F, corned beef hash @109 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in wait area
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. melons & waffle in buffet area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting onions with bare hands on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of white substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease between cookline equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on the #10 rolling rack in dry storage room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair dry storage.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
12/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced turkey in ric on cookline
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.sausage coveredwith plastic wrap in wic
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheese in ric
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed white siubstance buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the sides of cookline equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. can opener holder
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored between prep tbles
  • Equipment not properly air-dried .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor behind shelving.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cookline.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers and fan cover.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/30/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1 can of beets, 1 can of chocolate pudding, please do not use)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(liquid eggs at 56 degrees f, at omlet station, moved to cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(breakfast breads, cut fruit, cottage cheese, items in omlet station ) Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cheese on cooks line) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(employee touching bread) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as rinse sink)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler door handle)
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(both sinks in kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(in dish area)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 ppm in wet wiping buckets ) Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 08a-20-1 Displayed food not protected from contamination; waffle toppings and cold breakfast items no protected on buffet line.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(toppings for waffles and cold breakfast items on buffet line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-13-1 Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(toppings for waffles and cold breakfast items on buffet line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cheese, etc in reach in cooler on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs hung on oven door handle) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(prep area)
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(under equipment on cooks line)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives on cooks line)
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.(plates on beffet line)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(sink at bar area)
  • Critical. Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.(dish machine not sanitizing)
7/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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