Pinky's Diner, 3203 W Bay To Bay, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PINKY'S DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3203 W Bay To Bay, Tampa, FL 33629
License #: 3910978
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area, bag of onions. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic containers not inverted.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At sandwich press area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Empty stored front is now used for dry storage , no plans. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • 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 - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer, bread.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Clean glasses at front area
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bag of Miracle Grow , dry storage area.
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. At front area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Unit next door used as storage **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced roast beef , chopped tomatoes **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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 - Food stored on floor.bag of potatoes
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut strawberries **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cheese in small reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Intermediate - Employee scooping flour from the storage container with their bare hands instead of using a utensil.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.not consistent
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 - Food stored on floor.bag of all purpose flour
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler., cut fruits
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.reachnin cooler gaskets
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler near stove.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen near dry storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler near stove.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 2 door cooler.
  • Light not functioning. under hood system.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near 2 door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 2/14/07 This violation must be corrected by : 6/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. tomatoes in dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over bread inside 2 door cooler near front counter.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour in kitchen.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw sausage over really to eat foods in reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. 3 in 1
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in dry storage area .
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 ready to eat foods in small reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at coffee bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.in dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/11/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw egg dip over cold cuts, reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup, sugar bin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. dishwash room.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. sandwiche press , duct tape.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/13/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
3/16/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. sausage thawning on counter.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. small sugar bin, bar area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. pancake mix.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. in kitchen .
11/20/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in sugar container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cups in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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