Big Stein's Deli, 9001 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG STEIN'S DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9001 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
License #: 6216153
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Various water stains on many ceiling tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor near make station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Shelf next to ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in kitchen, not working being used for dry stock, shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler in public area of restaurant with no lock. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. In restaurant dining area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler make station. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Various water stains on many ceiling tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor near make station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Shelf next to ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open box of unwashed lettuce stored near ventilation pipe from fan/air conditioner under propped up ceiling tile. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Box of lettuce stored in hallway to bathroom, open. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Above spice shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in kitchen, not working being used for dry stock, shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On 2door reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2door reach in cooler under microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in cooler in public area of restaurant with no lock. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. In restaurant dining area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced pork 49 degrees farenheit, sliced turkey 44 degrees farenheit, sliced roast beef 47 degrees farenheit, cooked mushrooms 44 degrees farenheit, cut tomatoes 51 degrees farenheit, cut lettuce 51 degrees Farenheit observed in reach in cooler make station drawers. Corrective action foods iced down. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Rare roast beef deli chub over potato salad. In reach in cooler in hallway to bathroom. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 5 handout given and discussed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler make station. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler under microwave. **Repeat Violation** **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. Reach in cooler make station. **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. Cooked mushrooms in reach in cooler make station. Pasta salad and potato salad in reach in cooler in hallway to bathroom not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Oven, grill
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two door up right reach in cooler
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls above make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water dripping into bucket from center cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of crock pot.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Under burners, chemical shelf.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in cooler
  • Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under fryer
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door up reach in cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door up right reach in cooler, reach in cooler under microwave
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Main kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler under microwave
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli soup, meatballs
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above pipe above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. All expired. **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Stored under sandwich presser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in cabinet 2 dead on floor next register **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above pipe above three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salami 46°F,moved to reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of rust in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. All expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.(expired 2-27-12)
5/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(cases of beverages in front area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Basic - Lime scale/rust build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.(meat case in front area)
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.(expired 2-1-3)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(on crock pot)
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.(expired 2-27-12)
3/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Water pooled on the floor of the reach in cooler cook line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with food handling gloves on .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or food deposits.Convection oven.
  • Observed hole in wall.Food preparation area near the electric griddle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over produce.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind electric griddle.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(above freezer in kitchen area)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(in front deli case)
  • Observed hole in wall.(above electric boxes near back door)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(double door reach in cooler)
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(in kitchen area)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(below 50 ppm)
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(restroom)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(slicing cheese) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.(behind eletric skillet)
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli case
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed rusted shelves in dry storage reachin.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated water stains
1/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad @ 48 F placed in ice to decrease temp to 41 F
  • Critical. Observed box of potato stored on floor in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasonings
  • Observed rusted shelves in dry storage reachin.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on flat grill storage shelf.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near hand wash sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated water stains
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
  • 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
11/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bag on onions stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. dry storage cooler shelves rusted
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in storage unit shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed rusted buildup inside bulk ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on chemical storage shelf
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go containers stored food contact surface up.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • 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
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in counter deli cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bag of potatoes stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen cooler..
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sleeves of bread stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed sandwich presser food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen/counter shelves.
  • Observed boxes of cups stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed public bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in deli coolers between use.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed sandwich presser encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food/blood residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of storage cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • 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. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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