Primo's Deli Cafe, 101 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Primo's Deli Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5831
License #: 3906229
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near electrical box back kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of refrigerator.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled with food debris reach-in cooler bottom shelf. Front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Brownies and pineapple upside down cake.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Brownies and pineapple upside down cake made at home residence for sale to customers.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover under prep table in back kitchen area has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies at counter near registers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back kitchen area (sliver reach in coolers)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of white freezer in back kitchen area. (Tin pans).
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • 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. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Reach in cooler
4/14/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Light fixtures in front kitchen area.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Interior of toaster soiled with encrusted food debris. Underneath front kitchen counter.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler in front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ice cream area.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Sandwich presser on front kitchen counter.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Hand-sink in front kitchen next to prepping vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked whole potatoes under counter at room temperature.
  • 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. Milk in ice cream area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ice creme area.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back kitchen prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 62? on kitchen counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwiches on kitchen counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 door white reachin cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door white reachin cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ice cre bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door reachin white cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding-prep area-food held above 45 degrees fran height. * Next day call back. Foods stored too high and ice not keeping 45 degrees fran height or below. Potentially hazardous food stored in back reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Employee cup on prep counter.
  • Critical - No soap at hand sink in front kitchen.
  • Critical - Raw eggs over ready to eat food-reach in cooler.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. womens bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside all freezers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater in back room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in ice cream area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in soda bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk inside reachin cooler near prep area.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In dessert area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area on table
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing plates.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of frito lay. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler in storage room
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags in sink.
  • Observed ice scoop not protected. On top of ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Given Time Time Temp Control form for Cuban san
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Seafood salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over vegetable and sliced meat. reachin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Not inverted on storage rack
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In front area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Front reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty tray in dessert area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Making sandwiches on frontline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chips on frontline. Case of chips- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. In dessert area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in dessert area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. In front reachin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, 1door freezer
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, refridgerator and freezer portion of refridgerator
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, in back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, potatoes outside hallway area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, in back kitchen area over 3comp sink and soda boxes
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, inconsistent in 2door RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, 4door RIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. ladies
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ice cream area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ice cream area.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. back refrigerator.
  • 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 boards.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of chips.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/26/2011Routine - 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. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.coffee creamer in front of restaurant Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of chips, front counter Repeat (3)Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then 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. Repeat (3) Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. mircowave rusted inside
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on softserve icecream machine .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. icecream area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of to-go containers, back hallway Repeat (3) Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. coffee creamer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of chips, front counter Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn contact paper used as shelf cover. prep area
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back hallway cases of to-go containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering & aluminum trays
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of chips front counter
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on tracks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. near 3-comp sink,
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. diced chicken
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. front counter area and back room
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found This violation must be corrected by : 7-25-09.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9-24-09.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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