Z Bar, 5944 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Z BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5944 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
License #: 6211453
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 8/8/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
8/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.( raw wood shelving) **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( behind the bar and bathrooms) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( storage room) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783.( 06/03/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( upright) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.( new owner) **Warning**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.( raw wood shelving) **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( behind the bar and bathrooms) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( storage room) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783.( 06/03/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( upright) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.( new owner) **Warning**
  • 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.( new owner) **Warning**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.(Owner Change) 03/29/2013 **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.(front bar) **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.( raw wood storage shelving) **Warning**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.( light not working in ladies bathroom) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(hose attached to faucet at mop sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (Old food on sandwich press) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. (New owner) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • 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. 03/29/2013 new owner **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ( Cuban Sandwiches) **Warning**
1/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Men's restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen/bar floor areas.
  • Critical - Observed interior of keg cooler with accumulation of excess water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/19/11.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/19/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed men's bathroom facility not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed mop/service sink not accessible.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on kitchen / bar floor
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
5/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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