Caribbean Cantina, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARIBBEAN CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3910907
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cup scoop with no handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside. Lemons and limes sliced outside at bar area.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar area
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On self service shelf.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups at bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in ice machine and bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. **Corrected On-Site**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Under pizza rack counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. On cooksline **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 6 lbs of Mandarin Oranges **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table **Warning**
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 121? pulled pork 127? chicken 121? rice 125? chili 125? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. On cooksline opening doors to Reachin cooler **Warning**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reach in cooler has thermometer very back of unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook areas.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in coolers gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair. gaskets torn and coming off door.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Prep area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Ice walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dry storeroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potato chips in dry storeroom. 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. cup used as scoop in ice bin in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside walkin cooler.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of icecream cones in storage area Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour container Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. coffee machine by guest side
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. food containers by front counter
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet by 3-compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(3) prep area, kitchen area, front counter area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. prep area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. hood system by convection ovens
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle by hotdog buns, front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. white spray bottle by dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pushed to back of reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of cereal in storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers stored in food storage container. metal bowl in rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room, maintaince called, is replacing cover. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda in storage closet by bar
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. front lines Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. This violation must be corrected by : 12-23-09.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. rusted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. This violation must be corrected by : 12-23-09.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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