Pipo's Cafe, 11417 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIPO'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11417 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3916053
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used under cutting board in prep area
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Automobile hood by office
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both tested at 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. coffee area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dish soap
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish/prep area
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door in prep area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back sink blocked by dolly
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fill towel bucket
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over produce in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washer area
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink/ dishwasher exposed to splash.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of beef
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink/ dishwasher exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large lexan pans
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Mojo bottles
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Front hot display
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Tall 1 door reach in on cook line, raw beef over veggies
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish
  • 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 - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachins
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw fish over cooked pork
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Food may not be served.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding sandwich reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Phf's moved
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. display case
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. towels
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on shelf above 6 burner stove
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. iced tea at beverage area
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. display case
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.sugar
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dirty cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. back handsink
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. chicken over fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding sandwich cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishwasher
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic/oil, onions/oil
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachins
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing towel
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. towels
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. back fire exit
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • 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. sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw meats/plantains
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door reachin
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-20-1 Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork next to dressings
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork over tomatoes
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lemons at customer area
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler reading 48F
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork next to dressings
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork over tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken, beef, cooked beans, etc in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lemons at customer area
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by dishwasher
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.by dishwasher Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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