Cuban Sandwich Shop (The), 10434 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10434 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-6709
License #: 3904801
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/11/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Soups in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cut meat and opened food stored in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-coolers.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Cuban sandwiches.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces and other food stored on counters, coolers, and freezer's.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs, sugar/salt, oil, etc.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwiches on counter at 52 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Meat and sausage thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on the floor in walk-in-freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed open bread crumbs.
  • 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 sugar container.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on new gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink in freezer.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed peeling paint on shelves in walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Observed broken plastic container holding ham.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Re-using plastic containers for tea.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed paint peeling on prep-table - front.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Mens restroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed small fruit flies.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-cooler floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Lint build-up on exhaust fans in restroom.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee clothes on food storage shelf.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Back door.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
01/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bottom shelf of preparation table
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. on dish rack
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
07/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed box on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed formica shelves in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters..
  • Observed debris on kitchen floor.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wash, rinse water clean, proper temperature
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2/5/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed degreaser and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen shelves)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(exterior spigot)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(exterior spigot and mop sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cook area)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(kitchen)
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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