Carlos Sandwich Shop, 5713 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5713 E Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3904021
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop buckets needs to be dumped
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Wall and handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By slicer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. No lock
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Food storage by walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep room
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Container of flour
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels worn off.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sweetbay grocery bags in walk-in freezer
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Soft drink lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.mircowave cover tray
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.mushrooms
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.yellow rice @58? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. 3 door reachin cooler
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour breading
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - back room.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. plastic bowl
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions in storage room
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. beverage stored inn reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to ice machine
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee cup on cutting board on reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag in box soda -front counter area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin cooler in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in storage area and sugar in metal pot by front counter
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, beans etc.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet next to 3-compartment sink in prep kitchen
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets on reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Rinse solution not clean.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed cardboard used as shelf cover in reachin coolers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.employee rest room
  • grease contziner not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination.gaps under soffit at rear of building zt top of block wall
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mop sink cracked
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.rear prep area
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.storeroom
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • grease recepticle not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at bottom of rear screen door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.water filters service date not indicated
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • grease barrel not on proper pad.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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