Big Sombrero Mexican Grill, 1120 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIG SOMBRERO MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1120 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6214024
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 7/30/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil brand on shelf above steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. 'Hot' water measured at 88°
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individual onion , **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured at 88°
  • Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured at 88°
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside bulk bin containing dried beans
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in dry storeroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken removed from handwash sink to 3 compartment sink, placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freezer, dry storeroom
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 02/01/2012. Renewal fee $273.00 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Use 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing raw chicken in tub of standing water inhandwash sink. Product moved to 3 compartment sink and placed under running. Water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water accumulation , 3 door refrigerator
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Papere towels located approx 15 feet away , at cook line
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Powder laundry detergent provided **Corrected On-Site**
5/3/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. due to outstanding fines
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored in between orep tables Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitress station
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site. emptied and set up correctly - chlorine 100 ppm
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs above prepped celery ; cook line Corrected On Site.
11/2/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Operator to call Mr. Bill Risk 850 410 2493 to make payment arrangements Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked chicken ; cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above vegetaables
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. assorted items inside 3 door cooler in kitchen [pulled pork; cooked chicken]
6/12/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of potatoes - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 3 individual roma tomatoes Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes in handwash sink - wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above fresh vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives - cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - spoiled food not properly segregated. 3 individual roma tomatoes Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 02/01/11 outstanding balance due $373.00
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. no hot water provided in women's restroom - cold water only
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink chlorine test kit provided ; quaternary ammonium sanitizer in use
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. chafing fuel on shelf next to sugar packets
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. no water at handwash sink in men's restroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. no hot water prpvided at handwash sink in women's restroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd rice; ckd beef
8/9/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd chicken , ckd beans [3 door cooler]
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. bucket & food debris in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. wash & sanitize compartments next to each other [set up as rinse, wash sanitize]
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food service employee training. The division shall adopt, by rule, minimum food safety protection standards for the training of all food service employees who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving of foods to the public in establishments regulated under this chapter. These standards shall not include an examination, but shall provide for a food safety training certificate program for food service employees to be administered by a private nonprofit provider chosen by the division. Any food safety training program established and administered to food handler employees prior to the effective date of this act shall be submitted by the operator to the division for its review and approval. It shall be the duty of the licensee of the public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all employees under the licensee's supervision or control. The licensee may designate a certified food service manager to perform this function as an agent of the licensee. Food service employees must receive certification pursuant to this section by January 1, 2001. Food service employees hired after November 1, 2000, must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd chicken
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken [48 degrF]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cuban sandwiches cooling from ambient temp placed into refrig and covered before reaching 41 degr F Corrected On Site. product uncovered
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken Corrected On Site. product cooked
  • 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. inside bulk bin of blk beans
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. approx 5 - dishwashing area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. above 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/10.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. rice container
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning
  • 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. rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead near slicer area
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead near three compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
3/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked....cooked foods in 3door cooler not datemarked.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on small reachin cooler in disrepair
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored....tongs hanging on oven door handle.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Handsink at dining room area lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-06-1 Observed the accumulation of dead insects in ceiling light shield..kitchen by 3door cooler.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked....cooked foods in 3door cooler not datemarked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...3door cooler--raw chicken stored above vegetable
  • Observed gaskets/seals on small reachin cooler.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine...need chlorine testing strips.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing...too strong.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...small reachin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls....lids, grates stored in dirty busbin--shelf by flattop grill.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored....tongs hanging on oven door handle.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handsink at dining room area lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...behind slicer table.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises...behind slicer on table.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects in ceiling light shield..kitchen by 3door cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under upright freezer by slicer--behind table by flattop grill.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease...hood filters have grease buildup.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only...behind small reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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