Pepes Cafe, 250 Westshore Plaza Ste-253, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PEPES CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 250 Westshore Plaza Ste-253, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3912367
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 10/4/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large garbage can
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee hand wash sink next to 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. equipment stored inn sink at dishwash area .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used as scoop in sugar bin.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-t.o-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top shelve of walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large white bulk container .
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave damp-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. lid to bulk container .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back employee handsink .
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. new owner.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lettuce , walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/13/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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