Dimitri's On The Water, 698 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 698 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6206673
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Cracked tiles.
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line into pan,On cook line. Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Rusty can opener. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.Dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Bulk food containers.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice on steam table.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Utensils in bucket on cook line.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice scoop.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf were glasses are stored in waitress station.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin in waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In waitress station.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Feta cheese.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/floor soiled.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hot water side in bar area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over feta cheese.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Squid 46°F. Inside walkin cooler. Operator called repairman.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48°F. In walkin cooler. Operator called repairman. Beef 47° and ground beef 46°F.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan inside on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In waitress station.
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on cookline, 2 live on shelf in wait area, 15 live on shelf near drink area where pans are.
1/14/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of vegetables
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On slicer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On slicer
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Vegetables in reach in cooler, end of cookline near exit
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Marinated beef
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On chest freezer
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead palmetto next to walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in drink area
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on cookline, 2 live on shelf in wait area, 15 live on shelf near drink area where pans are
8/29/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Vegetables in reach in cooler, end of cookline near exit
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Marinated beef
8/29/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of vegetables
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Bar
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On slicer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On slicer
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Vegetables in reach in cooler, end of cookline near exit
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Marinated beef
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On chest freezer
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead palmetto next to walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in drink area
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on cookline, 2 live on shelf in wait area, 15 live on shelf near drink area where pans are
8/28/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to water heater
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of herbs
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Food prep table across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to food across from dishmachine
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over crab meat in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Bucket of fries in handsink at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline
3/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in wait area
  • Critical - Everyone is not trained. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of onions, dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauce in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatos in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various cooked foods in walk in cooler
11/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in wait area
  • Critical - Everyone is not trained. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. changed gloves without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of onions, dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of seafood in walk in cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. food containers in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauce in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatos in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seafood in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seasoning in dry storage
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked potatoes, 123f, steam table Corrected On Site. reheated
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various cooked foods in walk in cooler
9/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tile, near ice machine
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near three compartment sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beef and potatoes in walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait station
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler across from microwaves
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potato salad in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seafood in reach in cooler across from microwaves
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. potato salad in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various food in reach in coolers on cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in front of dishmachine
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under handwashbsink on cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. iwalk in cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink at cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. triple door reach in cooler
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked vegetables and gyro overnight Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at service area and containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. -manager scheduled for cfm class 2/24/11
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. service area handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women's restroom
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs and spoon stored on cooking equipment handle
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers near ice machine and front strorage area
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 3 cooks, 1 employee cutting bread and 7 servers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered foods and stacked on top of other foods, reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting bread barehanded Corrected On Site. employee put on gloves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes in pan, cookline and beef in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lamb and beef under 2 hours Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. by grill
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at front counter
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. bowl in bulk rice, storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in front kitchen door* on order per operator
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. at service area Corrected On Site.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. front of hotwater heater
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in front kitchen door
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 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. on floor in front service area
12/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. cucumber weighted down by soiled can
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. raw chicken over raw ground beef and uncooked seafood in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching bread with barehand Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk sugar and rice , dry storage area
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quaternary
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Drain cover(s) missing. front of hotwater heater
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. mopsink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen and dishwashing area handsinks
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen by service window
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in front kitchen door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar
  • 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. on floor in front service area
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. lack of hand soap and hand drying supplies at handsinks
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two reachin coolers by service window;callback: new reachin coolers on order; foods temporaily ice during rush periods and remaining time in working reachin cooler
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf above 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. dry storage room
  • Critical. Violation: 31-11-1 Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. front door /kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gaps in front door, kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasgna , dolmades, reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46/47 raw pork overnight Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef at 49/50 degrees; cooked chicken 49 both overnight Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two reachin coolers by service window
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over fruit, walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. plastic tubs on prep table in dishwashing area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf above 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar
  • Drain cover(s) missing. dry storage room
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. booster chairs
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. front door /kitchen
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gaps in front door, kitchen
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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