Antijitos Latin Cravings, 2300 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ANTIJITOS LATIN CRAVINGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2300 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3912424
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon bucket of pickles in walk in.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerators
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Kitchen
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Refrigerator/freezers.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Bakery
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Around edges of large square cutting board on table made to hold it.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Refrigerator/freezers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Front line
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish room
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish room
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerators/freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic buckets
  • Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of seasoning
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towels used under cutting boards.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Refrigerators and reach in coolers
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 1door unit front.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Some of the bulk containers labels not readable.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Refrigerators/freezers .
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Refrigerators in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water in kitchen sink.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep area
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Baking room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cook line and prep area.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk food container.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk container lid cracked
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Under hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers
  • Basic - No hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back room
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Bulk food container lids
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Produce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over produce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dish room **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gasket. 1 door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box Yuca walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over produce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. front unit
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with food. bulk food container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 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. Squeeze bottles of sauces and dreasings.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.3 dead under 3compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. This violation must be corrected by : 05/23/12.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloths under cutting boards.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles missing near fryers under table.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under arch way to dish room.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. red substance and black specks on ice scoop handle.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen sink Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop chipped.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. left one of my personal thermometers with owner
  • 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 ceiling in disrepair. kitchen and dish room
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. plantains under hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk food containers.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice bucket
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. next to fryers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. back wall next to fryers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. back wall
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 05/23/12.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins have food debri build up.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. back wall
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors - employee restroom.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - employee restroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10PPM.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - shake mixer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing/damaged floor tile under flat grill.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cloth used under cutting board.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - front service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - employee restroom and handwash sink near dishmachine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - hot holding unit in front service area and ceiling lights in kitchen missing end cap.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - white reach-in cooler and freezer.
  • 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. Observed using "FRA" as employee training, but no record of training available.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed torn foil used as shelf lining under prep table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - behind grooves of kitchen steam table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - shelves in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises - inside cabinet in front service area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands after touching raw chicken and before touching raw beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor - walk-in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling - throughout kitchen.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small make table refrigerator and upright freezer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found under handwash sink (two) and in the office (one).
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease - kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - oatmeal in dining room cooler and cooked food in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3/comp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dishroom sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris 1 door reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. back wait station.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over dairy in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler front.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on ice scoop.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of plantains.
  • 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. bulk beans.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3/comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cook line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over produce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plantains in walk in.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • 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. red beans & rice bulk containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with flour.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty racks.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. back room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. front for computer.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef over produce in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front unit
  • Critical. Observed ice scoop with residue on it.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surfaces. bulk lids
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. ABC
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 04/22/10.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy/milk
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. breakfast eggs
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back room glass cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 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. flour
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. front 3/comp sink for glasses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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