Fusion At Flambe, 615 Channelside Drive Ste 123, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FUSION AT FLAMBE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 615 Channelside Drive Ste 123, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916719
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach in cooler near service area entrance. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Two reach in coolers on cooksline. Nearest service area. **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. On cooksline reach in cooler in tuna salad container. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. On cooksline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline. (West end). **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers under prep table on service line in back kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach in cooler near service area entrance. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs next to open container of flour. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. White rice, potato soup, sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over cooked pork. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Two reach in coolers on cooksline. Nearest service area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer (boxes).
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large clear plastic container in back kitchen counter.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar area near to go containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back kitchen area near service area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table. **Warning**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on prep Reachin cooler cooksline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near 3 comp sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in large salt bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar and front area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Under prep table in service area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooksline **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large flour bin in dry storage. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live small flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Walkin cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Near walkin cooler and back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ladder at service area near bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and front area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
7/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloths under cutting boards.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tiles.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. three out of 6 dispensers.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 2 of 4 in kitchen.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 3 sinks in kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. coolers in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. (2)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers on cook line arra.
  • Observed ice scoops with handles in contact with ice. bar and wait station.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over seafood in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken still at 36Degrees F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. can opener holder.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. all squirt bottles on cook line and in coolers.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates near cooksline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near dishwash area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near walkin cooler
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near walkin cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.near walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed backflow/backsiphonage device does not meet construction/installation/maintenance/inspection/testing standards prescribed.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. By prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large container of potatoes. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near 3 comp sink with dirty dishes
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Single-service item not constructed with the required characteristics. scoop down in large containers of dry food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bulk containers near walkin cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walkin cooler
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only./back prep area.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./cutting board/reachin cooler/with coffee.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./ bar
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of mircowave
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. stuffed vine leaves
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/roasted peppers reachin coolers
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates on cooks line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Ceiling tile missing. 3 -comp sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Light not functioning. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Corrected On Site.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. several handsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. rusty
  • 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
12/17/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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