The Independent, 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE INDEPENDENT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
License #: 3916813
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.rest rooms.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. **Warning**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.rear deck area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07-26-11.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. front counter
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
6/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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