La Cabana Del Tio, 1709 Drew St, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA CABANA DEL TIO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1709 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6215397
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/07/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on shelf over prep area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Melted.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken on counter 93°.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on counter 63°, pork 51°, chicken 45°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over cut melon, raw beef over cooked beef, raw chicken over rice and soup.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Single compartment across from handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula handle melted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler lid broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula handle melted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler lid broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: Beef 110°, beef 119°, beef 72°, chicken 54°. In reach-in cooler: tomato 47°, lettuce 46°, sour cream 46°, tomato 45°, pork 52°. **Warning** Upon reinspection 5/27/14, beef on counter 53°. All other temperatures 41° or below.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula handle melted. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler lid broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: Beef 110°, beef 119°, beef 72°, chicken 54°. In reach-in cooler: tomato 47°, lettuce 46°, sour cream 46°, tomato 45°, pork 52°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 94°, pork 119°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays in back sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
5/23/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer/ cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff books available - no proof of employee training provided
1/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Pitas , front kitchen discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Salsa stored in cement grout container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salsa stored in cement grout container , back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored in handsink, dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SafeStaff books available - no proof of employee training provided
10/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.broken **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.not tight fitting **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf above steam table
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.on cookline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef over cut vegetables
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over tortilla
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.in oven greasy paper and cardboard
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, hot dogs
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.foods at 65?-78? in walk in cooler covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.all
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Books on site but have not been completed, tests not done, certificates not filled in
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Expired required employee training provided. (2008) To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface for tlacoyos,kitchen
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in center sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of tomatoes under prep table, back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of cheeses, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.wrapped beef , back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. tray and utensils in back kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of cooked beef/ chicken , walk in cooler
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. class K - service scheduled this day per operator
10/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans stored in dishwashing area handsink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on oven handle
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. delistyle reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under front kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. class k back kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef , walk in cooler
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. metal pans at 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Critical - No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beef/vegetables cooling on shelf in prep area below 135 degrees F Corrected On Site. placed in smaller uncovered containers and oved to walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching peppers and onions on cutting board Corrected On Site. employee put gloves on
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. metal containers in back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked beef, pitas, sauces in walk in cooler
12/27/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above back prep table
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooled on back prep table Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered cooling foods Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of flour, next to mixer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. employee scooping flour with nonhandled bowl at mixer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled container in spices near press machine, front kitchen
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. front handsink
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted on shelf , front kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. near press machine Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler shelves]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in sugar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar] Corrected On Site.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[keep uncovered till reaches 41 degrees or below]] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[tortilla in walkin ]
  • 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.[in spices using small cups]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[selling tortilla to customers ] AOP only for making tortilla
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler shelves]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handwash sink back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[water on floor under bck handsink by walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[full of pots and pans, back room]
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[by backroom handsink ]
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[faucet at front handsink ]
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[in back room]
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at buckets ]
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[food in walkin cooler 43-44 degrees]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[flour in back room]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[in walkin eggs over tortilla, chicken over salsa]
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.[washing in 3 bay sink]
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[filng tacos] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[refigeration unit in walkin cooler leaking on food]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin cooler on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[inside reachin freezer]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin freezer]
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[faucet at front handsink ]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[in back room]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[in back room]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[in back room]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[1 small on gaskets reachin cooler ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[by front handsink ]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at buckets ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[throughout ]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. This violation must be corrected by : 10/12/10.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease...by greasetrap
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler--sliced cheeses--meats.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--handle broken on lid to sandwich cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.--tongs stored on oven door handle. Corrected On Site.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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