Sono Cafe, 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONO CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 120 Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916745
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food containers underneath prep table.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler near slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Containers under prep table shelf.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near slicer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over open fruit. Glass reach in cooler near can opener.
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cooler in dining area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Gelato bar area
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Near dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In dining area for customers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Gelato spoons on counter.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area c
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen prep area back kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Green apples.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar area area near oven and in kitchen area on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Near Ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At bar area area near oven. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over vegetables cooler near Ice machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. In kitchen next to prep area. No food in refrigerator at this time. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Transfer corn meal from the open bag to a clean, covered container.Corrected.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - deli meats in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-08-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked - deli meats in reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - sour cream dip in reach-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - spices in plastic bottles not labeled.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and other products in 2-door reach-in cooler by one door cooler measured 52F. Chicken (46F) and tuna (50F) in reach-in cooler next to the display case. All product moved into working coolers.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2-door reach-in cooler (two) in caf.ot maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41F.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in freezer by ice maker.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed using SafeStaff for employee training but no documentation of training available.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2-door reach-in cooler (two) in caf.ot maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41F.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - all reach-in coolers in caf?
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed using SafeStaff for employee training but no documentation of training available.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in freezer by ice maker.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham and other products in 2-door reach-in cooler by one door cooler measured 52F. Chicken (46F) and tuna (50F) in reach-in cooler next to the display case. All product moved into working coolers.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - deli meats in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked - deli meats in reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - sour cream dip in reach-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - spices in plastic bottles not labeled.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on rack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. On dish rack
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Bulk containers under prep table
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 2/27/2012.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Frontline
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler (milk)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Reachin cooler
12/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in restroom
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC gelato area
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored, plastic forks in storage not inverted
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, black trays in storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, inconsistent in 3door display RIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil bottles in caf
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in kitchen.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machiine.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. caf!rea.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. caf(and sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk cheese
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. icebin on counter
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 7/3/10.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. Pro
2/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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