Bahama Breeze, 3045 N Rocky Pointe Dr East, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAHAMA BREEZE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3045 N Rocky Pointe Dr East, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3911931
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Between inner door crack in door of one door under grill left side of cook line
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Interior door metal cover coming of door of one door left side of cook line under grill.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Around floor drains in kitchen prep and dish room.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood system.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Outside bar
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce in container in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle on carts with sugar and salt. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Across from bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Small unit across from dish room.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Containers of spices.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris. Inside top
  • Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees. Out side bars.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On top of ice cream freezer at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Crushed ice machine
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area lexans
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back prep area
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Mash potato in hot box
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Bar and back sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hot line end sink and bar sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Indoor bar
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Around floor drain on back prep line.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Drain tube missing on cook line, water not building up in well. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In beer cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit at pizza station has been turned of. No longer doing pizzas at restaurant.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. both bars Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a drink container with lid on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. front cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines.
  • Critical - Observed employee handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. dish washer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of cornmeal in storage. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station at inside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station in dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station near inside bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 at bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. broken doors
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips. lexan lids
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine. bolts on ice sensor.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. drawer on line is coming apart.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. front line
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. sliding door runners on small ice machine.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottle on cart with condiments. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. vacuum breaker at mop sink.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sray bottle on line. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. on line
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station inside.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outer surfaces of bulk containers.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. outside bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. closet
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. ABC in kitchen.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty racks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish room
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. hand wash sink dish room.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. around floor drains.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on line
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. on line
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. deck bar
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. containers in dish room
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wait station inside. lemons/straws inside basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. around drain outside bar.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. abc
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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