Name: TAPS & TEQUILA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1235 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6216921
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 5/15/2013
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.small tank at the inside bar and the tall tanks off the main seating room for storage.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to the outside from the main indoor bar seating area has no door sweep.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.water pipe trench cut into the floor remains open and needs filled in and smoothed out.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hand washing sink in the kitchen area sprays water at the operator when using .
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **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**
5/15/2013
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.small tank at the inside bar and the tall tanks off the main seating room for storage.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to the outside from the main indoor bar seating area has no door sweep.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.water pipe trench cut into the floor remains open and needs filled in and smoothed out.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ice scoop at the ice machine at the outside bar.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Outside restroom
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door to the outside from the kitchen area.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hand washing sink in the kitchen area sprays water at the operator when using .
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Cooked pulled pork
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Inside bar area sink is blocked by the portable fan used during hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.outside bar area.
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**
3/13/2013
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Door to street from dining room
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. For reporting purposes only.ABC in kitcheen area.
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