Bascom's Chop House, 3665 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bascom's Chop House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3665 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6215272
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lexan container with butter mix
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar by ice bin
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Holding trays, croutons, and equipment
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under dish machine
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.next to prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish rack
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Dressing jars, olive jars, etc reused for pepper,sesame seed, onion pepper etc
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice 45°F, moved to walk in freezer for quick chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over crab cake mixed
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair lexan container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk container of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lexan container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. End on line
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At coffee station
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • 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.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In office upstairs , table cloth.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored in clean food container.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen and servers area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dish room area
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.(server area)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(upright reach in cooler)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food bins)
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. (Beverages in server rea)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.(test kits do not work)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(bar area)
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(at handwash sink near walk in cooler )
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar area hand sink)
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(at hand sink near upright reach in coolers)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(at handwash sink near walk in)
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(canned beverages in drink ice in bar area)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over tomatoes and raw shell,eggs next to cheese in walk in cooler)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(under kitchen elevator )
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.(6 cans of sweetened condensed milk)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.(upright reach in freezer)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over dairy products in reach in cooler)
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. can opener holder
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Between deep fat fryers
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. garlic cooling covered with lid in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on hood filters
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no hand wash between glove changes)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(upright reach in freezer)
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(between fryer and grill)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.(expired 1-24-10)
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.(expired 2-1-10)
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm, sanitizer out)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces with food/grease build up. (bread warmer)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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