Steak Escape Of Citrus Park, 8003 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEAK ESCAPE OF CITRUS PARK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8003 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, FL 33625
License #: 3911992
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. TV screen above reach in cooler
  • Basic - Can opener blade rusted.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Salt container
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front make table
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter next to iced tea machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Above/behind 2 compartment prep sink.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 49, corrective action taken, placed ice under pan of cheese.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken 54
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken thawing on rack 69° placed sheet pan in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Diced chicken 69° corrective action taken, placed chicken in walk in freezer to cool to proper temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mop sink area.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter make table Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall behind vegetable slicer
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49° corrective action taken, iced down
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 47, sliced ham 46, corrective action taken, iced down.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelf above grill and fryers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 4 roaches in trap at desk area.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced chicken, corrective action taken, removed chicken from make table and placed in Reach in cooler and iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey, corrective action taken, removed turkey from make table and placed in Reach in cooler, also iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen on wall above door leading to service area.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk sugar bin.
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler next to grill.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Double door Reach in cooler .
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Next to French fry cooler, above fryers.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Under table at front counter.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburgers Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Storage shelf front counter.
  • 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. Reach in cooler/ removed all t/TCS items .
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. double door reach in cooler,front counter.
9/29/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. observed 10 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink, on floor under 3 compartment sink, in equipment stored at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk oil.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. double door reach in cooler,front counter.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall and in rack type shelves at prep sink area and behind mounting plate for potato cutter. Observed 12-14 live roaches at 3 compartment sink in the rack type shelves/brackets that hold racks to wall, also in paper towels at dispenser. Observed roach feices along seam at adjoining walls and at brackets that hold shelving.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. french fry scoop for uncooked fries missing handles
9/28/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile around floor drain. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in at fry station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. back kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets/reach in, blanched french fries on top. Corrected On Site. removed product from cooler, iced down blanched french fries on the top.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. observed 2 live roaches at walkin freezer door. walkin freezer is presently not operating.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair. over fryer, and flat top. Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. behind reach in freezer/kitchen.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles around drain/kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. front counter.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair hood filters/fryer area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. removed items from reach in/iced products down.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture front reach in.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front reach in sandwhich tablle.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk oil.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. fryer area.
  • Observed hole in wall. by thermostat.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Blue cheese crumbles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. cove molding/mop area/ door threshold.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. back kitchen/office area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottle/grill area.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
1/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
1/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime recirculating juice machine.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. flat of whole shell eggs over bag of lettuce in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. souffle cup for tomatoes and blue cheese
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime recirculating juice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at all handsinks
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. fry handsink
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
7/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by office
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • 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.
4/30/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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