Que Pasa Mexican Cantina, 10478 Roosevelt Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: QUE PASA MEXICAN CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10478 Roosevelt Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
License #: 6215991
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage under soda boxes **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in walk in cooler in back. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage under soda boxes **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan container **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At bar next to soar machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salsa reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Back walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 200ppm **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cooks line above hood system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pooled water reach in cooler cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in walk in cooler in back of restaurant. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line. **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Stock pot of chicken stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cooks line above hood system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowles/plates next to walk in cooler not inverted or protected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Make table on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pooled water reach in cooler cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Bate trap at cooks line has present of dead roaches. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Leak in walk in cooler in back of restaurant. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Multiple small holes in celling tiles above dish machine, and in dry storage hallway **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red salsa 49°F, green salsa 47°F, cheese stuffed pepper 47°F, operator discarded at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Red salsa 49°F, green salsa 47°F, cheese stuffed pepper 47°F, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to three compartment sink blocked by pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training not all. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing over water heater. Large gap.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair. Several holes in ceiling tiles of dish machine room.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. Water cup on prep table shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline make table ambient temperature 60°F. Kitchen make table by ice machine with 48°F ambient air. Service technician called during inspection.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups in dispenser at bar.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cookline of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table foods 54°F -56°F after being stocked at 11am. Foods immediately iced.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Reads 5°F in ice water.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook employed over 60 days.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For beef steak. Manager states they cook steak to order.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Date not marked.
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in bulk bin under prep table)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish area)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(upright reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Tortillas on cooks line)
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.(bulk bins in kitchen)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm in sanitizer bucket) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. (Outside hose)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.(cooked chicken and beef in outside walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(beans, cooked chicken, chicken stock in walk in cooler)
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(in dish area)
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by dish ware in dish area)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(in bulk bins throughout )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(outside walk iin cooler)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies restroom)
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(pitcher with limes in drink ice in bar area)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(outside walk in cooler)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200 ppm of chlorine in sanitizer buckets )
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food bin under slicer table)
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(2 5 gal buckets of sauce in walk in cooler cooked yesterday 3-6-12 still at 69-70 degrees f, see stop sale)
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies restroom)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(on cooks line across)
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(for Britton Guyer)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(sauces not properly cooled)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by large pots and containers in dish area)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(cooks line)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked beef, chicken and cheese covered in deep pans during cooling all moved to ice bath) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ready to eat food in reach in cooler on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(cooked chicken )
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3 compartment sink @ bar area 0 ppms Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishmachine area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in dishmachine area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Observed residue build-up on fan shield in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine @ 200 ppms in sanitizing buckets.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs stored over can of pureed tomato in reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored on ground near back door.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. taco shells Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. knife stored in hand sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area
  • Observed jacket stored with food on dry storage shelf.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @ bar area 200 ppms Cl2
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs stored over tomato sauce in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cookline.
2/18/2011Routine - 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. milk in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in d y storage area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice @ bar area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material in the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on cookline. water condensation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishmachine area.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered meat in grill line deep freezer between use.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Observed dust residue build-up ice machine air vents.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed hole in wall behind grill line refrigerator.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above dishmachine.
  • Light not functioning in kitchen ceiling light fixture.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
5/4/2010Routine - 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 torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing guns.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's bathrooms.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in grill line cooler between use.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in bar three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue inside/outside storage containers.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed hole in office wall.
  • Light shield broken on dishmachine area light fixture.
  • Light not functioning in ceiling light fixture in dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/07/09.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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