Manny's Latin Buffet, 4235 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANNY'S LATIN BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4235 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
License #: 3911218
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 6/27/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Moved bar, added 3 buffet tables and drink station in dining room **Warning**
6/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Buffet line **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Above prep table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plate **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Moved bar, added 3 buffet tables and drink station in dining room **Warning**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding 1 door reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen , bars
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. side door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Tile broken in front of grill area.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall above walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
10/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler holding product at 55
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Tile broken in front of grill area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and hand wash sign.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at kitchen entrance blocked.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen prep area.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Stock pots on floor in kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed hole in wall above walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beside rice in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items chicken, pork, soup rice, ham, yuca sausage, beef 48 or more.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef and chicken and seafood stored over RTE in walk in.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Chicken over RTE foods in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in stand up freezer.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Observed 50 plus roaches in various life stages; 15 in dry storeroom, 3 inside reachin cooler, 4 inside plastic wrap box, 15 on and under foid prep tables and utensil storage table, 5 in bar area
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Condiment bottles not properly labeled.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/24/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
6/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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