Spain Restaurant, 513 Tampa Street, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SPAIN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 513 Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3915455
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near cooksline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near microwave.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On cooksline.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hands sink near dish machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler cooked pork next to raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pulled pork, whole pork, black beans.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near dish machine.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls near cooksline.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Back kitchen area near slicer.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Knives at front kitchen counter.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Large bag of sugar.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic pans near dish machine on white rack.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near cooksline and dish machine area.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Tin pan in dry storage w lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near dish machine area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter prep table.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Pan of raw fish over ready to eat vegetables.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Near dish machine
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - scoop handle in contact with sugar. Storage container.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near slicer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives at bar area area.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Dumping into handsink at bar area area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen prep table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooks line and flour container in dry storage.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. No consistency in hot holding pan @ 130?. Advised operator to mixed. Temp over 165?
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken sitting on counter.
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish wash area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Under prep table.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. All mussels are cooked.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Flour in container on prep table.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen counter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 door Reachin cooler
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Do not use metal-banded paint brush to baste meats; provide plastic-banded brushes for basting.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Emphasize that employees must wash hands every time they change gloves. Corrected On Site.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons for public by soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on prep counter in kitchen
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken stock. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - bar.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - mens restroom.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Fans WIC
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. In kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Soup WIC in large pan covered @ 153 and rice RIC in large pan covered @ 123. All products placed in ice bath to cool
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry food storage room floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pickels in bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in WIC @ 44 and RIC front line ham @ 44
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime in bar area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RIC sauce
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up on WIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, raw chicken stored inside (thank you) bags in WIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, 2door RIC
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, containers over 3comp sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, containers over 3comp sink
  • 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, in RIC
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk food container lids
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. cooking without hood filters in place.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food containers outer surfaces.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/10/2010Routine - 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. walkin cooler soups , chicken
  • 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. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler on front line
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. non food grade plastic bags with chicken in it in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic knifes
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. handsink in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.cord on slicer
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. front storage room
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler & front storage room (bag in box sodas )
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. walkin cooler, parsley
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. white plastic grocery bags for cut pieces of cuban bread
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. front storage room
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. beans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags for chicken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3-comp sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. dishroom area
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cheese with mold-like growth.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag-in-boxes soda
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons by soda machine
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. backroom Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Edgar Santiago

Added on Aug 12, 2021 12:07 PM
Visited on Jul 31, 2021 8:30 PM
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Humiliated. Ordered tortilla española and a glass of red wine. Walked away from my order, having eaten a quarter of it, returned to all of it eaten, but for one bite. The waiter who served me didn't care, did nothing about it. He just wanted his tip. The manager did do something. He went about snarkily blaming me, the victim, and calling me a liar. I will never go back. If you want caring service, then enter at your own risk. The app doesn't allow for zero stars, but having been thrice humiliated at this establishment, that is my review. Zero. - Edgar Santiago, USAF veteran and resident of Tampa since 1980
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