Bavaro's Pizzeria, 514 Franklin St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAVARO'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 514 Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916581
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near soda descenders.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near soda descenders.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs behind graded cheese in reach in cooler front kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front kitchen.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of cherry tomatoes. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers over 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. .
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bucket of washed lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over cheeses. Near large pizza oven.
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Pizza oven area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf over stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Pizza area near slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mop sink. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of yeast near wood oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over stove in back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near stove. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on front kitchen near hand sink
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler near stove - gaskets torn.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to dump Ice machine. Near 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Unlabeled spray bottle on rack near 3 comp sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop down on floor near 3 comp sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area on prep table.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled bottle on cooksline and bin of salt not labeled in dry storage.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. electric stirer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tomatoes and sauce inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over salad inside reachin cooler near pizza oven. Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler near stove
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near stove
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 2 cans of tomatoes 10 oz.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal plate to hold ice.
  • Critical - Observed live small flies in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles near stove
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. On shelve w clean cups
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On shelve near handsink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/24/11.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. front shelves
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. vodka creamy sauce
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cornmeal
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, large white bin
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by 3-co mp sink area
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts, cheese
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces/dressings
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. ice dispenser on soda machine
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pans
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front handsink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.cases of can tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. pizza station
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. kis plastic cups & lids in lexan container by soda machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bleach
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. kitchen - for toaster oven
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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 soil deposits. oven
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. backroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. used with toaster oven
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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