Spartan Restaurant & Pizza, 1059 62 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SPARTAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1059 62 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6207550
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 7/6/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.Kitchen food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over cooked pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Soup and tomato sauce Corrected On Site.Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked pasta,cooked lasagna. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kitchen area near handwashing sink
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Pan at reachin cooler on cook line catching condensation from the cooler unit
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hose from the handwashing sink faucets to the dish sinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Flourescent tubes on kitchen cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Duct tape on walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Server cutting lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Throughout the cook line and stoves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Around the cook line fryers and wall shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Dining room entrance.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Assorted knives stored between coolers on cook line
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Ceiling paint peeling throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or cook date Soup and sauces in the walk in cooler .
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Near warewashing sink Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Paint peeling from ceiling and hanging in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Water from reachin cooler running under the door and into a stainless pan.Cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hose attached to handwashing sink to dishwashing sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Flourescent lights on kitchen ceiling.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Wooden shelf under the cutting block on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Cookline between the fryer and the stove.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.wall and shelves on cookline to the right of the fryer.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Washed in the warewashing sink with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Large container of tomato sauce in walkin cooler too large to cool properly Corrected On Site.Placed into smaller containers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Sauces in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Large pan of tomato sauce at 68 Corrected On Site.Sauce made within two hours broken down into smaller containers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over pre cooked,prepared foods.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Meatballs,sauce,lasagna.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Kitchen near handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hose hooked to faucet of handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Improper sewage disposal at deli style reachin cooler on cookline.Water draining into pan from reachin cooler on cookline.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs on oven handle on cookline.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Flourescent lights in kitchen area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Wooden shelf under the cutting block on the cookline .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Peeling paint on kitchen ceiling.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Plaster hanging above dough mixer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives on cookline.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside needs new sweep at bottom.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Throughout.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Paint peeling on entire kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Plateware on cookline .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs on oven handles on cookline .
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Slicing cucumbers and tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt and grease on nonfood-contact surface.Between fryers and stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves under hot holding on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Table around meat slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Under flat top grill on cookline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Fryer basket wires broken.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Small grill on cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Upright reachin cooler at front pizza area.
  • Observed holes in wall near mixer and triple sinks.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw wholeshell eggs over produce and butter cups.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Deli style cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Soups and sauces.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives between equipment on cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Soups,sauces in walkin cooler.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.Throughout.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves at cookline under hot hold.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Opening to outside at door bottom.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.Baseboard at triple sink.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Peeling paint on ceiling of kitchen.
1/6/2011Routine - 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.Throughout.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves at cookline under hot hold.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens restroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Opening to outside at door bottom.
  • Observed hole in wall.Baseboard at triple sink.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Peeling paint on ceiling of kitchen.
  • 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 : 01/02/2011.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham etc in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened not properly date marked. milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meatballs @116 F, meat sauce @ 122 F Corrected On Site. reheated on stove top to 165 F
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PHFs on ice until repair.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ground beef
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. container of house salad in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. dry beans, rice
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. Hose connected to faucet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen
  • Observed handle on walkin cooler in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed white substsnce buildup inside walls of ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed food debris build up between cookline equipment.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface the walls & ceiling in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on dry storage shelf
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walkin cooler shelves
  • Observed debris buildup on air curtain of walkin cooler
  • Observed food debris build up on can opener holder.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop Bucket
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. lasagna in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. spinach pie
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed refrigerated potentially hazardous food held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger patties @ 55 F. Placed in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad @ 55 F. Corrected On Site. Placed on ice in cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures on cookline.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ground beef in pan on storage shelf hear walkin cooler.
  • Observed torn air curtains in walkin cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed walkin cooler door secured with duct tape
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers lid.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Stored in mop bucket
  • 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 near mens restroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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