Sweet Tomatoes, 474 W Sr 436, Altamonte Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SWEET TOMATOES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 474 W Sr 436, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714
License #: 6903526
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pasta station
  • 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. Cottage cheese
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Green cutting board
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets with dry mold-like build-up. reach in freezer near soup line.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line area by pizzas.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Plastic dry storage shelves where canned food is stored are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. Sliced jalapenos. corrective action taken: manager segregated can for return to vendor.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 6-hour time control plan is at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, 73 F; tag remarked for 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Hummus, chicken salad. **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 41 F or below. Unit may not be used for storing TCS foods until it is maintaining proper temperature. Cooler where salad greens are stored at buffet line. corrective action taken: product taken to colder unit.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsink needs to be caulked to the wall.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food bucket.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door flaps torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken: product taken to walk in cooler to chill.
  • 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. Butter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. ROP monitoring thermometer reading 62 F in 32 F ice water bath.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Various salads and batters.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Ware washing area.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverage stored in ROP ice bath.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by cooler.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained to be easily cleanable. deep groutlines causing retention of standing water and food debris
  • Basic - Leaking pipes at ice bath.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 133 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. Tuna pasta salad. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Temperature not monitored and recorded during cooling process of cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing wiping cloth in handsink
  • Intermediate - Heavy soil build up on yellow ice shovel. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food, tuna pasta salad, covered while cooling.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed in use utensils stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of soil on soda dispensing nozzles.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By dish area.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans- beets. Corrective action taken: cans separated from stock to be returned to vendor.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Near ice bath trough.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in salad area handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Cleanser stored by boxed bowls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, powdered pudding mix, flour.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometers not located in the warmest part of the reach-in coolers. Pasta cooler, chicken cooler at buffet line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Floor drain near mopsink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Exterior of reach-in cooler at pasta prep area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons, 47F, buffet line. Corrective action taken: manager reduced quantity of melon in pan to make sure all product stays below load line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on ice chute at dining room beverage station. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at three compartment sink.
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Garbanzo beans. Can return to supplier. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Turkey, pasta salads cooling in covered containers. Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet under coffee dispensers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup at ice chute in dining room beverage station.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Olive, kidney beans
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dent cans
  • 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. Bags of soup temp at 47 degree, chili temp at 49 degree, pasta temp at 55 degree in walk in cooler Advised
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chocolate mix temp at 45 degree, corn bread mix temp at 46 degree Advised
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Foods cover during cooling process
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed inaccurate gauges on dishmachine. Wash temperature should be 140 degree but gauge only go to 120 degree
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every 24 hours. Ice cream machine
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covering foods during cooling process
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pasta salad temp at 56 degree Advised
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting new gloves on
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Interior of ice tea urns
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Blade rusty Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Alk baking pans
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemical spray bottle on ice machine
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands Before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Rusty
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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