The Original Grill, 900 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE ORIGINAL GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 900 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6213466
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Behind bar.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Can opener.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen,due to missing grout.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout in kitchen
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink kitchen
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Plastic dish racks.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the exterior of the ice machine,outside machine.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.wire food shelves.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Behind main bar.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/01/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Pipes and ducts dusty and greased throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on green rack near dish washing area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On green rack near dish washing area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dish washing area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In waitstaff area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Last reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws in bar area inside and out side.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sliced deli turkey in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 5 handout given and educated on big 5 and symptoms.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Near dish area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in knife in hand wash sink in out door bar area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Food and red liquid standing in bottom.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On hand sink in waitstaff area.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on food containers, across from dishmachine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On cutting board
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on food containers, across from dishmachine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On cutting board
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
9/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to back exit
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Seafood
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Wait area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler
3/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in wait area
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. wait area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. foid containers on shelf across from back exit
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. wait area
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs on oven handle, cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar outside
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait area
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site. provided
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee prepping food
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. food containers near dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef over cooked ribs in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. dishmachine area
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on food containers near walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. dishmachine
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. paper plates not inverted in bar Corrected On Site.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers in prep area
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf in prep area
4/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures- manager replugged in reach in cooler and reach in cooler turned on Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf in prep area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers in prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and grouper, 3 compartment sink under one hour placed in sink frozen -moved to walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. bags of mahi and calamari Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.outside bar
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. milk dated 3/23 in walk in cooler at outside bar
4/18/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 degrees crab & spinach dip Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. at 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside surface of bulk spices, prep area
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of cups , upstair storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under 4 compartment sink at bar
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. outside and inside bars
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. inside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. walk in freezer near outside bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. inside bar
9/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer on prep table at 47 degrees Corrected On Site. added ice around product
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded shrimp at 47 degrees under 1 hour Corrected On Site. moved to walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler across from breading station - serviceman called for service
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on shelf in prep area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. outside bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf prep area
  • Observed leaking hose at plumbing fixture.inside bar
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. at mopsink
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. waitstation with steam tables
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Light not functioning. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area
  • 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. class k on floor in prep area
7/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler next to steam table
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled small container in sauce, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler next to steam table
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans in prep area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. womens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. metal floor, walkin cooler near outside bar
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
  • Light not functioning. missing light bulb walkin freezer , near outside bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area
  • 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. class K on floor near food prep handsink
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site. paid via phone
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy creamers at 69 degrees at beverage counter for an hour Corrected On Site. ice added to container
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. salad reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken behind rae beef /seafood reachin cooler across from grill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemon slices in walkin cooler, outside bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. salad reachin cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. quaternary
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. metal pans on shelf back prep area by back door
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to storage shelf
  • Observed build-up of , dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plastic containers and lids in metal pans not inverted at salad reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. inside bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. car in front of kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket in inside bar handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen by back door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. inside bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. inside bar area
  • Light not functioning. walkin freezer near outside bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. hanging on inside bar handsink
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.lack of supplies at handsink and accessiblity
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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