Blue A Tampa Bistro, 1001 N Westshore Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE A TAMPA BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 N Westshore Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3906992
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Wait station.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restrooms
  • High Priority - Dented can present. Dole pineapple chunks. Corrected action taken.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. 3/comp sink
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Small storage room near front office
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.pot sink
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. 1 door at buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • 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. Squeeze bottles on cook line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Serving spoon at Buffett. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.dish room
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Server side. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.by ice machine
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Hotel has 3 working boiler and only one certicate .
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lids cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Banquet cooler in hall way.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing. over 3/comp sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar
  • Light shield coming down over 3/comp sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. all being replaced today.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. black unit
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles of sauces and dreasings in coolers.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. bar
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bottles in basin of sink in wait station. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in's Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles on cook line and in coole s.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. ice scoop chipped. Corrected On Site. placed
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under dish machine at clean end.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. containers not turned upside down. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. banquet station Corrected On Site.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food in basin. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. bulk rice container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet oine plates.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
4/8/2011Routine - 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. dairy products Corrected On Site.
  • 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. potato flakes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. containers not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dish room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. glass cooler
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. banquet wait station.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of lettuce walk in.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink. dish room
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish room
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. pipes leaking at sink in dishroom
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. items in sink basin. pot wash area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. hidden
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. fruit and dishes on buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. line
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hand sink not working in dish room.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish room blocked.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. soda cans
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. different sauces and oils on line.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pots
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. take out containers not turned up side down. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. banquet wait station.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. banquet wait station
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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