Brocato's Sandwich Shop, 5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BROCATO'S SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3912270
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink, slicer room **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer concrete broken, barewood floor storage shed **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By Dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door by flat top **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On 10/7/14- front counter
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles, containers **Warning** On 10/7/14- squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter **Warning** On 10/7/14- Butter 52°f, sofrito 49°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms **Warning** On 10/7/14- Mushrooms 83°f, onions 93°f, green peppers 94°f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** On 10/7/14- raw shell eggs over cream
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Screened in smoker with three compartment and food prep, outside three compartment sink in unenclosed room THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 7, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No state approved required employee training program present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 7, 2014 **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. Sliced deli meats **Warning** On 10/7/14- sofrito
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink, slicer room **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer concrete broken, barewood floor storage shed **Warning**
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By Dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door by flat top **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles, containers **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Screened in smoker with three compartment and food prep, outside three compartment sink in unenclosed room THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 7, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No state approved required employee training program present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 7, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy **Corrected On-Site** **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. Sliced deli meats **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Stand that holds the bag in box soda.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Small kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.small kitchen
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Aluminum pans
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over French fries **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef over cooked pork and raw chicken over soup
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Numberous areas.
  • Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine used in soapy water and then rinsed off. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Black beans
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.alum pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Voluntary threw away . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked pork being cooled in covered containers in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and vegetable preparation room.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken stored above cooked pork in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 53A-01-2 MANAGER LACKING PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION
8/24/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handle on reachin freezer by kitchen for stuffed potato and deviled crabs
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between sink and wall in prep kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4-23-11.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons on front counter
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. numerous areas
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4-23-11.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin cooler -raw eggs stored over sauce
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon by cooks line
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. scoop in breadcrumbs
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. front counter area
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. storage room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area by devil crab making in front of building
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep area
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector plate
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear prep area
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.true sandwhich cooler power cord
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions rear prep area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.rear area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.sealed bag of rice on storeroom floor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector plate top of Bin
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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