Plato Latino, 202 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PLATO LATINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 202 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3916172
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry storage shelf
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over milk
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Next to clean cups
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in trash bag in brute bin **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted baskets **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Dentil floss with dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Sweater in bread crumb bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in trash bag in brute bin **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted baskets **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dry rack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both sinks in the kitchen **Warning**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Sandwich reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered/unwrapped in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler and freezer.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front - to store container.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Sandwich cooler, adjust thermostat.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Samdwich cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
5/6/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(sugar)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(salt)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(front)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(degreaser spray bottle)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/21/12.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.(1)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves andengage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/21/12.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cooked bean at 57 degrees - walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
3/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(cook beans - walk in cooler) Food discarded.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(cooked beans - walk in cooler) Food discarded.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area) Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty/greasy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers/bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked beans - walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler anf freezer) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.4
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/6/2011Routine - 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(do not cover food while cooling - walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.3
12/16/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer and cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • 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-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers and bags used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
9/1/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/14/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • 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.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Electrical outlets missing cover plates. For reporting purposes only.(front counter)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/23/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler - fish and chicken)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(kitchen bulk food container)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed mop sink not accessible.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(by handsink at front counter)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.4
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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