Estella's Mexican Restaurant, 4015 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESTELLA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4015 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611
License #: 3915582
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 3/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Thought out
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen and dry storage areas .
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cooks line area
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. Clean plates
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light not working in produce cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of tomatillos
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Shrimp 70°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like / lime substance in the interior of the ice machine .
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing bucket and brush stored in bar employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and dishwash area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in doorway to kitchen from dish wash area **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.light not working in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
9/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Counter at bar chipped **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in doorway to kitchen from dish wash area **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor bag of corn husk and in walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in dishwasher area **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine and mold build up **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.round tins **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.light not working in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of tomatillos and can of coconut milk **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs on top shelve of walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.at bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.at front wait station area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.in dishwash area **Warning**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
11/30/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Chicken
  • Dented Cans
  • Eggs stored over beef wic
  • Critical - Employee drinking from open container
  • Critical - Employee handwash sink blocked by garbage can
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Mop water not disposed of at mop sink - in parking lot
  • Critical - No date marking
  • Critical - No hot water in mens room
  • Outside drain stopped up
  • Overnight cooled chicken 51 degrees wic (stop sale)
  • Refried beans 114 degrees F COS
11/29/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.2 cans of jalapeno peppers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in dishwash area , under 3 comp sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. preping lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of green tomatoes , dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over limes, in walkin cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1st walkin cooler in storage room, reachin cooler next to steamtable. and drawers reachin cooler by grill side.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bag of crumbled oreo cookies
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dish wash area .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can in kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over walk in cooler / dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under foodborne illness investigation. while preping avocados
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in dining room .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused microwave and cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in dry storage area .
1/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen and bar areas.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lemons, walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler and walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. mold.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. / holders, bar area.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. plumber in kitchen at time of inspection. However, no visable signs of water, management stated that over weekend a back-up did acure
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
9/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Japeno's.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. WIC.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over lemons , produce coolet.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. preping tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tins, not inverted on cooks line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • 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
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of tomatoes.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over produce, in produce cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. in dry storge area on can goods, and in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice cooled over night.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over limes in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in both walkin cooler.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.WIC
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.WIC
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. preping lettus .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/5/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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