Elephant Ears, 180 N Racetrack Rd, Oldsmar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELEPHANT EARS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 180 N Racetrack Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677-4705
License #: 6210492
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's and woman's restroom
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Woman's restroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in dispenser **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
07/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Cup dispensers) **Warning**
07/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Cup dispensers) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Funnel cake batter). Corrective action iced container down. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Expired 2012) **Warning**
5/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
12/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Batter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
3/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Have books no certificates To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Have books no certificates 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. Oil
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Funnel cake batter **Corrected On-Site**
12/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
3/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil under fryer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...floor ripples by icebin
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...breaker was off
2/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of blue bin under fryer--grease/foods buildup inside and outside
  • Observed build-up of grease around windows edges
  • Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on outside front of icebin near bottom
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor--under fryer near back ledge.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under icebin --dirt/french fry
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to go cups in sleve with no lid] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan on counter]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.on soda drain board Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.cup dispenser not covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.only 82 degrees
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
10/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(powdered sugar)
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(above 200 ppm)
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored.( throughout )
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-14-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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