Athenian Garden, 6940 N 22 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ATHENIAN GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6940 N 22 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33710-3920
License #: 6210230
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Wood frame of partition at 3 compartment sink. And wood at bread line. ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Make table at pass thru window. 60°F cut tomatoes in upper unit area, 58°F sauce, 52°F-65°F potato salad, 47°F stuffed leaves, 73°F sliced tomatoes in lower unit area. (Foods replaced in make table and held in working unit until make table is properly cold holding.). In walk in cooler, several foods are cooling from early afternoon prep and from door being opened during delivery at start of inspection: 69°F tuna salad cooling from prep, 50°F raw beef, 50°F raw chicken, 45°F cooked pasta, 47°F sauce) **Warning**(9/17/14 walk in raw chicken 42°F, tuna fish 43°F, raw beef 43°F, moussaka 43°F, )( reach in at pass through window hummus 46°F on ice , tzatziki home made 49°F, on ice stuffed grape leaves 56°F, )
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(at mop sink behind establishment) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Make table at pass thru window. Multiple thermometers inside read 54°F . Ambient temperature taken by inspector 56°F) corrective action: cook turned cooler thermostat down to see if unit would cool. **Warning**(ambient in unit still reading 55°F, on re inspection. All food in unit moved to working unit refrigeration repair in route )
09/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Wood frame of partition at 3 compartment sink. And wood at bread line. ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (Garbanzo beans dented can at seal. ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored.(medicine stored on lower maketable unit on back shelf over/behind food) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. (One observed) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Make table at pass thru window. 60°F cut tomatoes in upper unit area, 58°F sauce, 52°F-65°F potato salad, 47°F stuffed leaves, 73°F sliced tomatoes in lower unit area. (Foods replaced in make table and held in working unit until make table is properly cold holding.). In walk in cooler, several foods are cooling from early afternoon prep and from door being opened during delivery at start of inspection: 69°F tuna salad cooling from prep, 50°F raw beef, 50°F raw chicken, 45°F cooked pasta, 47°F sauce) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (60°F cut tomatoes in upper unit area, 58°F sauce, 52°F-65°F potato salad, 47°F stuffed leaves, 73°F sliced tomatoes in lower unit area) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(at mop sink behind establishment) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Hot water at hand sink 135°F) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (Dining room restrooms. Cold side 86°F hot side shut off) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Reads 15°F in ice bath, a second probe thermometer is 40°F in ice bath.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Make table at pass thru window. Multiple thermometers inside read 54°F . Ambient temperature taken by inspector 56°F) corrective action: cook turned cooler thermostat down to see if unit would cool. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in Unit was open for delivery at start of inspection and has several foods cooling at switch of shifts. **Warning**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (For butter packets at 71°F in basket stored at kitchen pass thru or lunch service.) **Warning**
  • No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground behind establishment in lawn by mop sink. Trash appears to flow from sidewalk outside back door of kitchen into swale behind establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (71°F packets in basket for lunch service) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. (Observed dish wash employee rinsing and loading dirty dishes while wearing sanitary gloves. The handle wiping cloths, then unload clean dishes. No hand wash after glove change.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. (Cook at main line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Cook at main line wiping sanitary gloved hands on apron then handling food at prep table.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (Approximately 25 on top of outdoor water heater in water heater cabinet behind establishment.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (For butter packets at 71°F in basket stored at kitchen pass thru or lunch service.) **Warning**
  • No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
5/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Styrofoam cups as scoops in covered bulk items such as garlic powder, navy beans, etc. Plate used as scoop in shredded cheese container in walk in unit.)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (By office) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. (Purses and aprons stored in mixer bowl mounted on mixer)
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. (Utensils, bread)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground, in the grass outside back door. Appearance of trash can debris or mop water poured down the hill outside the back door. Food, paper. Mop strings, straws, plastic wrap/gloves in downward flow to swale below.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and pipes at grease trap by dish machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Left side gyro cone, unit turned off) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wiping cloth bucket. Inspector's test strip turns purple, then white. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (BluStorm air dryer at hand sink by employee restroom. Unit is operable, however, lack of paper towels does not allow employees to turn water off without touching soiled handle.)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. (Soup prepared today is cooling in deep, plastic containers in walk in unit. Temperature is 122°F and nearing 2hour time limit to cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours.). Corrective action by cook to transfer to shallow metal pans and chill immediately.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.Ice machine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Cardboard used as as shelf cover in the salad area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reaach cooler door gaskets on the cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.Card board box on gas hot water heater.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.Towel storage bucket at 100
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.Back storage area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs on oven handle on cook line .
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Light switch cover not properly attached in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation and change gloves withot handwashing between product Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed hand washing sink in disrepair in hallway to the office/storage area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice machine in back fenced areea of building.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Open bucket of raw chicken beside open tub of lettuce.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken in reach in on cook line Corrected On Site.Bags of ice placed on product,all other product at 40
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Raw chicken beside and over Comminuted meat,pork and beef on metro rack in the walkin cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in door gaskets on cook line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Tub of lettuce heads Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Meats,cheese and pre prepared foods in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottles in salad preparation area.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in waitress station.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/12.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in some kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at kitchen hallway handsink and women's restroom handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of oranges stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen / grill line shelves.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on office/storeroom floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. (Outside ice machine)
  • Critical - Observed interior of wine / salad reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed kitchen hallway wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roach found crawling on waitress station counter. This violation must be corrected by : 02/09/12.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on all kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry in employee restroom.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Employee restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at employee restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue in employee restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on all kitchen, storeroom, and grill line shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of outside ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust above dishmachine.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on grill / blades of wall exhaust fan.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in wall in front of kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Waitress station electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry outside.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in counter cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in all reach-in coolers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed dust residue on ceiling / wall fan blades.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Observed men's restroom bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue in employees restroom.
  • Critical. Employees restroom hand wash sink ilacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed holes in wall across from kitchen handwash sink.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust ( around wall fan).
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during storage.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on wall fan grill / blades above dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storeroom storage shelves.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in public / employee restrooms.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in wall in front of kitchen handwash sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Grill line light switch with cracked cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[salad cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{STORAGE ROOM}
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed live flies at rear of restaurant.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris[mop sink]
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.{LASAGNA }
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.{MAKE-COOLER}
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[cracked display case glass]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving ]
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[plastic liners]
  • Critical. Dishmachine cycle times/conveyor speed not correct per operating specifications.[draining reservoir ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[restrooms]
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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