Manolos Mediterranean Bistro, 150 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Manolos Mediterranean Bistro
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 150 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6213001
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 4/23/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cookline
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. End of cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, across from stove
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead near three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sugar across from stove
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to back exit
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to back exit
4/23/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. **Admin Complaint**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to back door, bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Next to back door
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. Storing pitcher, bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of eggplant in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Seasoning, back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in reach in cooler at the end of the cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go cartons not inverted, cookline
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. End of cookline
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Ole equipment near water heater
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach in cooler at the end of the cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Near three compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin
11/27/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. next to walk in cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. end of cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. yeast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to grill
  • 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. class k Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back handsink by door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back kitchen by door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dishwashing area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. front kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.covered chicken in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over sauce , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. front kitchen
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk flour, back kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in bottom back door
  • 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. class k on floor , front kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bags of pasta, reach in cooler front kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers, back kitchen
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatballs , walk in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cake in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk container of flour, back kitchen
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in marinara sauce, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk container of flour
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. water accumulation inside reach in cooler by front window
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. back handsink
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. as required per plan review Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back handsink
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/27/2010Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
10/12/2010Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
8/3/2010Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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