Bengal Bistro, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENGAL BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612-8734
License #: 3903690
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Finish peeling
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • 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. Bottle of oil
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lean **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.walk-in
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. before donning gloves for working with food
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on clean gloves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer Corrected On Site.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese at 65 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on backdoor
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reachin racks rusty
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dish
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop)
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of pretzels stored on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spliced electrical wire on RI Freezer. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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