Esther's Cafe, 3001 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESTHER'S CAFE
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 3001 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
License #: 3951204
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by utensils
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.to go containers not all stored inverted to protect food contact surface.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.behind griddle
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.behind cookline
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.front area extension cord with 3 way splitter on end for reach in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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.k class unit resting on floor
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • no proof of certified food manager card
5/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.spray Bottle of '409' on shelf with coffee and tomato sauce
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.door to storeroom gap at bottom
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.torn vinyl flooring
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storeroom above freezer by mop sink
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 05-21-11.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.failed test 8-10 This violation must be corrected by : 05-21-11.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. BAREWOOD IN PROCESS OF RETILING
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2door reach-in in storage
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cooking equipment
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. barewood floor
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken /missing tiles
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.plywood wall patch
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.connected new storage area to mfdv This violation must be corrected by: 10/28/009.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-06-1 Observed a mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-26-1 Mobile food dispensing vehicle providing seating for customers without proper restroom support. Repeat Violation.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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