Robert's Meat & Sandwich Shop, 3435 S Westshore, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROBERT'S MEAT & SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3435 S Westshore, Tampa, FL 33629
License #: 3912889
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped pans
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
11/13/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large slicer equipment
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phones
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped pans
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed along the floor. In front of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs over peppers and onions
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes , chopped lettuce
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.floor fan in front of employee hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/12/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing in kitchen area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In meat slicer area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Baked beans
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front prep area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Screen room in disrepair .
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and ladies rooms
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In dry storage area
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pickles , walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.in front on sliding door reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling dripping water **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In meat slicing area. **Warning**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.in front on sliding door reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bag of fries **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling dripping water **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind cooks line and 3 comp sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In meat slicing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **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. **Warning**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Compresser fan inside walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bottles of sauces in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Cold water in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At meat saw
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In men's room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in kitchen and front butcher area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner turkey thawing out on counter.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Large tins not inverted
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in walk in cooler
  • 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.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen area .
  • Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers dusty. in kitchen area .
  • Critical - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Holding unit gasket torn or in disrepair.
  • Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Critical - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Critical - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. exposed outlet in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. glass cleaner.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen area .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in restroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bloccked by fan and large pot.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large pot stored on floor in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. reachin cooler in kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin cooler in kitchen 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. in dry storage area .
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. one missing .
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of kidney beans, dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. box of tilapia, out on counter.
  • 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 cooked food. in cooks line reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reachin cooler on cooks line.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. k-class on floor in kitchen .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. kitchen 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.
4/18/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of frys.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large pots on floor, dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted , cooks line.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. / old food debis .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. on floor in dry storage area.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. missing at back area.
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. in kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage area.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of pinapple .
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at back cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastice bowl in cole slaw bin in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. on mest saw.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. on sandwich press.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large pots, dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. in waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen./ meat cutting area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by waite station area.
1/14/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in chicken salad.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of reachin coolers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. on floor in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind equipment .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused soda machine in kitchen area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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