Eurest Dining Services, 2501 N 118 Ave, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EUREST DINING SERVICES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2501 N 118 Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
License #: 6212949
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 3/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Dressing, canned tuna, oils, etc.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Rack in dish room
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp and fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. To go items
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Olives
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed visiting employee touch with bare hands cut celery **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in dish room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage 117°F in steam table, sausage 70°F next to fryers items reheated to 200°F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Uniforms
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic lids for catering trays **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning mix
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approx 100 droppings in each storage room, approx 50 dropping by sodas, approx. 50-75 in dish room .droppings are semi- soft to firm, dark colored.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(near back door near dish machine)
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(near roll up door)
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.(in storage room)
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(in ice cream toppings next to ice cream machine in front area)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(Pepsi cooler in front area that is also used to store coffee creamer)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(dish area)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(front grill area)
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(in font area)
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(ice cream toppings near ice cream machine in front area)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front area)
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked grits, gravy and sausage in walk in cooler covered tightly during cooling.)
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.(purse in front area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(shredded beef in front grill station at 117 reheated to 165) Corrected On Site.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(tables on cooks line rusted and have chipping paint)
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(multiple locations)
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(croutons, sunflower seeds at salad bar)
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(in ice cream toppings next to ice cream machine )
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.(license expired 2-1-12)
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(multiple locations)
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(tables on cooks line rusted and have chipping paint)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sandwiches in front area at 61 degrees f, gave manager information about time as a public health control)
2/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(in cooler behing frozen yogurt machine )
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.(chips, frozen yogurt toppings, rasins and croutons at salad bar)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(near dish machine, front area ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken wings left at room temperature to cool) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used to store dishes and fill up pitchers of water)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(cooked chicken wings at 120 degrees f, reheated in oven) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning on hood system.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quatenary ammonia @ 500 ppms in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta salad in walkin cooler covered with plastic wrap
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. salad dressings in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppms
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pasta salad wrapped with plastic wrap
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar container.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets near flat grill.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior deflector shield of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on the hobart mixer
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on the dry storage shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of dining room microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / counter storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of storage cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on spice storage shelf.
  • Observed single-service items stored on storeroom floor.
  • Observed coffee filters in storage cabinets behind counter improperly stored.
  • Critical. Outer openings of kitchen / storeroom doors cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed soiled carpeting on dining room floor next to garbage cans.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen/front line grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease behind grill lines.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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