Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANQUET MASTERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8100 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-3782
License #: 6210258
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple locations: Above water heater, above dishmachine
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust, bottom shelf of multiple prep tables
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce , walk in cooler
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Torn screen , kitchen door
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm chlorine, multiple attempts , Check 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hot box 301
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Delivery in process of being put away **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Above cook line
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above hood
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Coffee urn , storage room , to be cleaned ,sanitized and stored on shelf before next use
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen, prep area
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables rusty
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in dishwashing area , less than 5 fruit flies
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pulled pork , uncovered **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. Pasta salad , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler wall and light fixture by door.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda boxes
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling tiles loose kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in dirty bin at rack station.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.(0ppm ) Discontinue use of dish machine use and use three compartment sink. Tech called upon inspection.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Along walls behind equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pasta sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Holes in ceiling throughout kitchen
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under prep table.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Steak, sausage, mixed vegetables
  • Basic - Prep table shelves rusted
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons,forks not inverted in silverware rack.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 300ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cooks.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over cooked chicken.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Ax cleanser stored on food prep table.
  • 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. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Next to slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 77°F, in women's restroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.( over cookline) **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear (kitchen dr) **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.( over cookline) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( walkin freezer)( note hot dogs are the only PHF'S in walkin freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear (kitchen dr) **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.( behind prep table,throughout kitchen and storage rooms,including ceilings) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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.( plating salads) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.( 05/18/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( hotdogs in walkin freezer) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( chicken 78?/ rack)(placed in walkin cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1 active under cooking equipment and 1 on the Dishwash room wall)(05/18/2013) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( chicken,stuffed shells etc in walkin)(05/18/2013) **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.{DINING ROOM}
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{OLD BUGS IN LIGHT SHIELD}
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.{HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ABOVE GARAGE DOOR}
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[shallow pans]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.{SHELL EGGS}{WALKIN COOLER}
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.{POTATO SALAD,ETC} Repeat Violation.
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. turkey gravy 44/45 degrees cooked yesterday stored in walk in cooler 1 1/2 gallons note stop sale issued Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs quatenary test strips
  • 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.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusty shelfs in dishwasher room
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wooden shelfs in dishwasher room barewood paint worn off
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf over gas range top
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and dust. above hood system
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in walk in cooler under shelfs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cooked meats in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). turkey gravy 45/44/ degrees
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in cooks line area not labeled of contents
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Drain cover(s) missing on outside canwash.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in hot water heater room.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system above stove.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed oven food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom of liquor storage cabinet behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed screen in kitchen exit door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed stove food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize all storage areas.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.( Dishmachine area )
  • Observed walk-in cooler door gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, dishes, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / storeroom storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed single-service items stored on storeroom floors.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / storeroom storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/18/11.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed screen in kitchen exit door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed stove food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed 201 men's restroom wall behind commodes in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Lights not functioning in kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Organize storage areas.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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 : 11/15/10.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[fan guard]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.{BBQ GRILL}
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[kitchen hws]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.[next to cookline]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[filters]
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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