Carmine's 7th Avenue, 1802 7 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARMINE'S 7TH AVENUE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1802 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3808
License #: 3905319
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Bar
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up by chest freezers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Pipe
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By ice machine, bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Freezer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door on cook line
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By chest freezers
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Put on grill reached 156°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce voluntarily threw out
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat sauce put in freezer reached 42°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook angel hair reached 41°f, cooked spiral pasta reached 40°f, cooked penne reached 36°f, lasagna reached 43°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce reached 40°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish put in freezer reached 42°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Lighter over sauces **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certified food manager for establishment at time of inspection
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In outside bar area
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to dry storage
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Server touching lemons for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.servers area **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Front area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.near ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. On cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers 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. Cooks line **Warning**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 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 bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 4-28-12.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. do not cover black beans during cooling process Corrected On Site.
  • 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 food with mold-like growth. case of tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. drawer handles on reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. kitchen
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs /tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet next to cooks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. employee beverage stored in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. by dish machine area.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. metal scoop with handle broken off in sugar container in storage room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. cases of Palomia steak stored above cooked shredded pork Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. hot holding container for deviled crabs and stuffed potato on cooks line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, beans
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container in storage room
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storeroom from current day's delivery. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.end of cook line
  • Observed open grease container lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.frigidaire freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.recent delivery Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.front area
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair food debris build up on walk in cooler floors
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.behind main bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed open grease r4cepticle lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.grease pump unit
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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