Fort Gift Shop (3), 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FORT GIFT SHOP (3)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
License #: 6208777
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(threaded spigot near cargo container)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(restrooms)
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back room at the triple sink area.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cases of cups in
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buckets for the ice machine
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Aluminum tape used repair inside of long chest freezer
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of long chest freezer falling in.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Front counter shelf under cups near drink dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Open air vent over back door and open air vent behind small chest freezer near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored in container on cooks lines with paper lining the base
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Long chest freezer in prep room, top of unit inside in disrepair
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Black microwave in prep area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Located on street entry into the Fort gift shop area.
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Inside storage room near ice machine .
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food grade paper baskets next to warming unit
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles with snow cone topping inside small counter top Pepsi cooler on front line
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored on shelf near area near back door
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Vitamins on shelf in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At hand sink on front line
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both men and women's bathroom
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Over charged in prep kitchen area next to long chest freezer on wall
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. On floor in food prep area under tables
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at ice machine. Corrected on site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/ dry storage area. Bucket of pickles open. Corrected on Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[under front counter/cookline]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.[quaternary]
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.[dog sitting on lap while eating /drinking at table]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[large white chest freezer lId]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic spoon in relish container at self-serve area]
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.[k-series]
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted can opener blade]
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.[washing hands between job functions] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic utensils in-use inside reachin cooler]
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[pipes not attached under kitchen handwash sink]
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.[tape attached around walkin cooler door frame]
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[bathrooms ]
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[current]
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[to-go containers/invert]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[vertical]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.[ladies restroom] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 9/24/2010.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. mi k
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. near back door
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on drain board.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near flat grill.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in ladies bathroom.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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