La Bamba Restaurant, 4815 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA BAMBA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4815 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607-4507
License #: 3907350
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/21/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. knives Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
09/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. round one in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on front line.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. knives in pot
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over/in front of cook line.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over ice machine/chest freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 05/24/10.
  • 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 : 05/24/10.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black bean soup prepared day before.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on towel on top of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. round cutting boards.
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan in kitchen
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink out side.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. over chest freezer & ice machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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