Pinellas County Criminal Cafe, 14250 N 49 St, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PINELLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14250 N 49 St, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6213778
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 2/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad bar well holders in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. Dish machine floor
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Deli reach in coolers, reach in coolers throughout.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Corn beef hash
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cream turkey soup 46°F, butter 71°F, butter moved to walk in freezer for quick chill rechecked butter 28°F,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.potatoes 120°F reheated to 185°F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.cream turkey soup 46°F,
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable (acoustic ceiling tile).
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair (Ice machine door).
  • Basic - Floor debris along walls Fry station.
  • Basic - Lime scale inside Ice machine.
  • Basic - Walk in cooler gaskets torn/disrepair.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable (acoustic ceiling tile).
  • Basic - Equipment in pour repair (Ice machine door).
  • Basic - Floor debris along walls (Fry station grease, debris on floor and on equipment).
  • Basic - Grooved cutting board (no longer easily cleanable).
  • Basic - Lime scale inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Medicine improperly stored (meds stored with hand towels in drawer on cooks line) Corrected on Site.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels at hand wash sink (Corrected on Site).
  • High Priority - No sneeze guard-salad bar buffet (pizza station).
  • High Priority - Rodent droppings (in dish area) old, dry, 76 droopings.
  • Spray bottle near food/food prep area (in drawer on cooks line with single service items) Corrected on Site.
  • Intermediate - Unlabeled spray bottle (common name) (degreaser on hot line no label).
  • WC sanitizing bucket near food/food prep (back prep table).
  • Basic - Walk in cooler gaskets torn/disrepair.
  • Basic - Working container not labeled (water bottle on hot line and bottles in cooler). Corrected on Site.
  • High Priority - cooked meat/poultry greater than 41 degrees (grow sausage 45 degrees cooked sausage 44 degrees Franheit) (sausage moved to walk in cooler) Corrected on Site to recheck temperature at 41 degrees.
9/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(bag of soda in back storage room) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.(rodent snap trap on top of dish machine )
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.(scooping ice without gloves with fingernail polish)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(sandwich area)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.(sausage, gravy, hash, grits covered in plastic wrap) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.(apples in display case)
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not accurate to +/-2 degrees F. COS
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink not accessible near three compartment sink.COS
  • Observed ice machine lide cracked and chipped.
  • Critical - Observed old food debris on meat slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food prepared on site not date marked or stored in display case. (cut melans).
  • Critical - Observed slime build up inside ice machine.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(storage room)
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(doughnuts and other pastries near coffee area)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.(trays)
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(front grill area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(oatmeal and grits covered during cooling)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(on cooks line)
  • Unwrapped straws for customer self service. (in coffee area)
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(in grits in front area)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(prep area hand sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cheese 52 degrees f, butter 51 degrees f, turkey 51 degrees f, bagged soup 51 degrees f, cooked eggs 52 degrees f all in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed reach-in cooler handles soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.(behind cooking equipment on cooks line)
9/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the interior defllector shield of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup ofdebris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler and freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin cooler
  • Observed grease and food accumulated under cooking equipment. deep fat fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of prep sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. Apples in self service area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. knives
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in Mop bucket
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pork covered with plastic wrap while cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler gaskets
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between cooler & prep table
  • Critical. Observed hand sink not clean.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observedfood debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.(1 can on strawberry topping, removee from stock) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(pancake batter on cooks line at approximately 76 degees f. please keep below 41 degees f or use time as a public health control) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(employee transporting unwrapped produce in his apron)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( coolers, cooler handles, and gaskets throughout )
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(next to fryers)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/15/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(went from washing dishes to working with food with no hand wash) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(lid)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(in kitchen )
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.( throughout kitchen )
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cuban sandwiches, pizzas, turkey sandwiches at sandwich station all at approximately 60 degrees f, gave time as a public health control work sheet) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(gravy and hash covered during the cooling process)
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(bagles in front area)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(tag date of 9-25-08)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on 6 door upright ach in cooler near 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(speed racks)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(front area near condiments )
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(plates and takeout boxes not inverted ) Corrected On Site.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(apples )
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.( cracked raw shell eggs the touched single service items without changing gloves)
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen near 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.(walk in freezer)
7/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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