Athenian Garden Of Largo, 12670 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Athenian Garden Of Largo
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12670 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773
License #: 6214911
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 2/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup , inside bulk ingredient bins
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 tanks , bar area
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Accumulation of condensation creating pool of water in bottom of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 in corner behind upright kenmore freezer
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwashing area
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rolling utility cart , dishwashing area
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Multiple pieces of unused equipment making area difficult to clean , creating potential harborage for vermin
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individual orange , walk in cooler , discarded during inspection
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.cook Left building wearing gloves, returned from outside and returned to cook line. Fail to remove soiled gloves, wash hands and put on fresh gloves
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **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. Brown gravy
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under refrig drawers , cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink , kitchen , Water turned off at spigots under sink due to leak, water restored , catch basin placed under sink until repair is completed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing at room temperature. Whole , frozen chicken, 29° , placed into walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Microwave oven , exterior
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individual onion ,outer layers peeled and prepped **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Ground tomatoes , removed from inventory for return to vendor **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approx 3 fruit flies , near onions and potatoes , dry storage area
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at spigot under sink , restored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator has 60 days to obtain , by 14 November 2013 **Warning**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar areea
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 02/01/2013 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individ lemon, discarded during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Cleaned before filled , during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of freezer
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Can missing label
  • 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 rice
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4. Hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. wait station
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. bottle of ibuprofin inside cooler next to and above foods Corrected On Site. item removed
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. prep area next to slicer
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. under drawer - cook line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked leg of lamb
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastizio portions - walk in cooler and freezer
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0ppm repair technician called establishment closes at 3pm today Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. wrapped linens stored directly on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasticio in walk in cooler covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ tomatoes 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. foam cup inside bulk bin containing lentils 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. foam cup inside container of cous cous salad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked spaghetti
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/15/11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after removing gloves; before putting on fresh gloves cook line
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after removing soiled gloves; before putting on fresh gloves salad prep
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed only in 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. rinsed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of potatoes
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. small plate used as scoop - inside bin of ckd potatoes ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster oven soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw burger patties on shelf above bread Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed water not draining - handwash sink - kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk in cooler - moussaka; stuffed peppers
8/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. dessert cooler
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed bag og carrots stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. lasagna
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. near cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice and shredded cheese in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. vegetable cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese @ 51 F in reachin cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on dry storage shelf
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler tracks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice in walkin cooler.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. lasagna in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. tuna salad in reachin cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lamb shank in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream @49 F
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures on cookline
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in wait service area
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored over spinach in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed container of chicken stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of plate in food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rice in walkin cooler
  • Observed hadle on reachin fReezer in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed Reach-in cooler with accumulated water residue
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on in the four door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on the fan sheild near dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the reachin cooler gaskets
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. hot water on hand sink near three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink not clean near three compartment sink .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/2/2010Routine - 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.(soups, pastas, salads)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(large plastic buckets of soup cooled in walk in cooler please use an ice bath or chill stick)
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.(probe thermometer ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(in salad cooler in front area)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in four door reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(potato salad, cheese)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop left outside )
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.("home depot " buckets used for dressings)
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.(not measuring wash temperature)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen )
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in reach in coolers throughout )
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(dressing, rice)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(under cooking equipment )
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.(tops of tomato boxes used to drain chips)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back door)
  • 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.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/19/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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