Sophia's Restaurant & Pizza, 1710 N Hercules Ave Ste 108, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOPHIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1710 N Hercules Ave Ste 108, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6210882
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 1/14/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink....employee washed and rinsed dishes in same sink and didn't sanitize them before putting away. Inspector gave employee spanish 3bay sink setup chart and explained proper dish procedures.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...unused cooler by pizza pan cart.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...opposite 6burner stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on yellow pizza pan cart.
  • Observed build-up of food debris under slicer.
  • Observed excessive build-up of food debris/dirt inside white trashcan by icemachine--no garbage bag here.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink by 6burner stove.
  • Critical. Handsink by 6burner stove lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Handsinks in restrooms lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Handsink by 6burner stove lacking hand soap. Corrected On Site....dish soap used.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...3 dead german roaches in cabinet under handsink at kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....2 dead roaches on floor under liquor shelf.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...3 dead roaches in unused reachin cooler by pizza pan cart.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises....4 dead roaches under hotline not in use....notified Erick Charpentier of dead roaches.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers.
  • Observed food/dirt debris accumulated on kitchen floor...around wall areas where wall meets floor...in main kitchen.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license...license expired over 90 days.
1/14/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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.(pasta and cheese in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-20-1 Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(4 in cabinet near hand sink)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 on floor near oven)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (5 in deli style cooler near pizza oven)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(3 in front counter area)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 on wall near microwave)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found( approximately 10 on floor near pizza oven)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(4 in gaskets of up right reach in cooler near oven)
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 in non working reach in cooler)
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters )
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-07-1 Observed container of medicine improperly stored.( lotion above clean dishes )
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-10-1 Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.(spray for home use only)
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(unused non working coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(expired 2-01-09) Repeat Violation.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • 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.(pasta and cheese in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler)
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters )
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(expired 2-01-09) Repeat Violation.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(pasta and cheese in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(ice in self service beverage area)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(beverage area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.(near 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(ladies restroom)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 on floor near oven)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 in non working reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(4 in gaskets of up right reach in cooler near oven)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(4 in cabinet near hand sink)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found( approximately 10 on floor near pizza oven)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(2 on wall near microwave)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found(3 in front counter area)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (5 in deli style cooler near pizza oven)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(above walk in cooler)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.(hood filters )
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.( lotion above clean dishes )
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.(spray for home use only)
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(unused non working coolers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(expired 2-01-09) Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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