Aqua Bar & Grille, 7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AQUA BAR & GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7627 W Courtney Campbell Cswy, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916492
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On buffet line
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan lids
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line stack cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Stack cooler on cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast pastries
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Inside walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Buffet
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk food container lids
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signage, must read "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Left side unit
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk cartons in walk in.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. D/R towel container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. One next to mop sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lobster Bisque
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No hand washing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. All in front cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front cook line
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Bulk containers
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee slicing bagels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both machines
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage containers in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At hand wash sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles/ bulk food containers
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Unit on left.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in cooler.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. **Warning**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lean lids on bulk containers. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cook line **Warning**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers. . Squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings. **Warning**
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. has 60 days to obtain. new owners.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter.
5/7/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Back flow at mop sink.
  • Critical - Bulk container not labled.
  • Critical - Chopper blade has build up.
  • Cracked lexan containers.
  • Food debris build up on gaskets.
  • Critical - Hand sink used as dump sink at bar.
  • Critical - Ice bin has black buildup in side.
  • Critical - Ice macnines have build up inside.
  • Critical - No advisory for oysters.
  • Critical - No poof of employee training.
  • Critical - No test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
  • Critical - No towels at 4 out of 5 sinks.
  • Critical - Operating with out a license.
  • Critical - Spray bottles of cleaners at bar next to glasses.
  • Wiping cloths not stored properly.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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