Hispania Tapas Bar & Cafe, 34 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HISPANIA TAPAS BAR & CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 34 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6216990
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 1/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Ground beef on back kitchen shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front counter/ kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen and front handsink
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2013Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783.
  • Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPRs contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/16/2013Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Observed: Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • High Priority - Observed: Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783.
  • Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Intermediate - Observed: Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
  • Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • Intermediate - Observed: No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at threecompartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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.
  • Basic - Observed: Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. Service scheduled for this day
3/12/2013Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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