Belleair Towers, 1100 Ponce De Leon, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLEAIR TOWERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1100 Ponce De Leon, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6209007
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom)
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(apples in customer self service area)
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.(throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(spoons in customer self service area)
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(apples in customer self service area)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.(employee peeling eggs) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(homemade blue cheese dressing 49°f, cut watermelon 49°f, fruit cups with cut melons, all products moved to working coolers)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(7 live in dry storage room, 2 live in dish room under table)
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. (In multiple locations in kitchen )
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.(back storage room)
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • 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. (Double door reach in cooler in dry storage room )
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.peeling paint
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under bulk ingredient bins
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dinner Napkins
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms on shelf above cut salad greens
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Not set up , quat ammonium 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead palmetto bug on premises. Corner behind GE cooler
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in dry storage area. Approx 3 fruit flies , next to sack of onions
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Univex mixer
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Gallon jugs of dressing , GE cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE cooler
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Must obtain by 11/06/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • 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. 11/06/2013 **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. Cooked meatballs in prep cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Final temp 164°, Operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing , 3 comp sink set up
9/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated debris, evidence of leak, skylight
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Opened box of bulk raisins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above univex mixer
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individ orange, dry storeroom. Removed from inventory, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 individ eggs on flat inside refrig#1. Removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 01/15/13 Ooerator has 60. Days to renew 04/11/13
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom of reach in freezer#3
2/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. 20 qt univex nixer
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 3 individ potatoes; dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE refrig next to meat slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one dead palmetto bug on premises. on floor under prep table Corrected On Site. area cleaned during inspection
  • Observed worn and soiled floors - dry storeroom ; office
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling vent above ice cream freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of ice cream freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of GE cooler Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed one dead palmetto bug on premises. corner; under prep table Corrected On Site. area cleaned Terminex serviced last Friday
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above cookie dough - dairy cooler # 1 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies
  • Observed wall in disrepair. baseboard;cove area next to salad cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. above freezers 2 and 3
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. asst brads next to toaster not under sneezeguard Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead palmetto bugs on premises. Corrected On Site. area cleaned
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead palmetto bugs on premises. cabinet under steam table ; dining room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. cover missing; employee restroom
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. kitchen; next to True cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of rolled oats; dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. produce cooler # 3
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs in bottom of freezer # 3
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - redpack diced tomatoes Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed employee experiencing persistent runny nose, working with food, equipment and/or utensils. server with 'sniffles'
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing ceramic tiles - under dishwashing machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. next to ice cream freezer #1
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. produce cooler #2
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. #3 meat cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE cooler near slicer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. freezer #3 vegetables
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. single door true freezer next to ice cream freezer
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - redpack diced tomatoes Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return to vendor
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. door of GE cooler
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. unlabelled spray bottle containing pink fluid on shelf next to coffee filters - dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. opened case of chafing fuel on shelf above opened boxes poly foodservice gloves - dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. containing pink fluid
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. prep table under spice rack
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef in true cooler[next to #3 meat]
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. above 3 comp sink replacement on order
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above 3 comp sink Corrected On Site. replacement fixture on order
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. bshrimp salad cove ed during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 6 individ lemons Corrected On Site. stop sale - items discarded
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of steam chef soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate. data sticker/instructions illegible
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pat 60 degr F [buffet line] Corrected On Site. discarded [3 individ pats] TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL implemented
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 3 individ butter pats Corrected On Site. items discarded
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. plastic vegetable bin broken [GE 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. plastic portion cup inside bulk spice container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. produce cooler # 2
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. unlabelled spray bottle hanging above microwave area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one severely dented can in dry storeroom [sysco brand applesauce]
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. container of chili
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chubb of ground beef
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can not removed from inventory [sysco brand applesauce]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of foam hinged lid containers [dry storeroom]
  • Observed leaking faucet at mopsink
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw ground beef under raw chicken in reach in freezer
6/16/2010Routine - 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. milk and cheese
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitress station
3/16/2010Routine - 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. cheese in reach in cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. paper plates not inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitress station
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead palmetto bugs in back of ice machine
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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