Buffalo City Take Out Grill, 5639 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BUFFALO CITY TAKE OUT GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5639 Park St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
License #: 6209528
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Walk in freezer has several shelves and areas of stock holding foods for employee/operator personal use. Stuffed clams vacuum sealed on-site after preparation, large goat for personal bbq, pierogies. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. (Hand wash sink at dish machine has broken pvc pipe that supplies hot water.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Sausage casings in reused bulk spice containers in walk in cooler.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2 dented #10 cans of tomatoes) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment is using ROP for pirogies, stuffed clams, commercial repackaged cheese without a use by date of 30 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. (Stuffed clams in freezer, made on-site and vacuum packed. Clams are said to be personal food but they are stored in freezer with customer food.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (By dish machine in back prep room. Hot water side 84°F , cold water side shut off. )**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. (Make table ambient air 45°F. Food temps in unit range 44°F -50°F. Employee adjusted thermostat. Also upright cooler in kitchen, several items held overnight at 50°F. Multiple items put in unit earlier today were relocated to working unit.) **Warning**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (Trays of raw chicken over sausage, beef in walk in freezer.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (76°F by dish wash machine. Cold water handle shut off. Hot water reaches 114°F in adjacent utility sink where buckets and whisk are stored.) **Warning**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (Flour on top and bottom shelves of pizza dough machine) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. (Upright reach in freezer by back door) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. (Scoop lying in bread crumbs/panko in back kitchen at dough table.) **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Paper boats) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (Trays of raw chicken over sausage, beef in walk in freezer.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. (Stuffing and mashed potatoes dated 4-3-14, brown gravy dated 3/29, chicken stock dated 4-7-14) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (Large rodent dropping, semi soft, inside dough press unit) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. (Dried dough) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (Pizza press machine with flour accumulation.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (76°F by dish wash machine. Cold water handle shut off. Hot water reaches 114°F in adjacent utility sink where buckets and whisk are stored.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. (Stuffed cabbage) **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. (Mashed potatoes, soup, in walk in cooler, stuffed cabbage in bulk in walk in cooler of banquet room.) **Warning**
4/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled and has hole in cover in front if fryers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. (Kitchen mop sink)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Across from stove)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface (glass door coolers at bar)
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. (Can of lemon filling dented at seal. Staff discarded immediately.)
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. (4qts cooked vegetables)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (200ppm chlorine) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. (Thermometer in upper two door cooler near fryers reads 0°F ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. (Par cooked breaded pork in walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in walk way between main kitchen and party kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Gary and a new hire)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Foods left over from event)
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on tabletop box fan blowing over food prep surface.
  • Basic - Clean pots and utensils hanging over hand sink near 3 compartment sink in manner where they can make contact with hair/body of persons using the sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple kitchen areas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while prepping sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler at bar has ambient air of 54°F.
  • Basic - Interior of multiple microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper trays on make table cooler near pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and Half and half in glass door cooler at bar.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy dated 6/09, venison stew dated 6/15. Soup not dated or labeled..
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Half and half, dressings, sour cream.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm quaternary ammonium wiping cloth bucket chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in cookline upright 2 door unit reads 52°F while temperature is 42°F.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near dish machine.
  • Intermediate - No person in charge of establishment during operation.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in pot inside glass door cooler.
6/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli style cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ice packets in walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. On cooks line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Retried beans 124? note item reheated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens restroom in large seating area
  • Ceiling tile missing. near walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored outside
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in reach in cooler located near dinning room door in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items need to be inverted
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. glass cleaner
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken/cracked ice scoop
  • Critical - current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. or cold water at employee hand sink near door of warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in back prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top shelfs over cooks prep tables
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. mashed potatoes covered while cooling Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food beung priduced in a prohibited area. making perogies outside on back deck boiling pasta and packaging note priduction moved to kitchen area 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. in sugar container
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over salad dressings in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. using quatenary sanitizing sink more than 400 ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical bottle. soap container at employee hand sink
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. containing degreaser in kitchen area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg mix
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 pasta
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. peeling paint in dishwasher room
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing in beverage walk in cooler which produce is stored
9/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. missing at employee hand sink in kitchen area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing in beverage walk in cooler which produce is stored
  • 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts and cheese
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. cooked pasta
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes stored between table edges
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. employee hand sink in dishwasher room drain line not connected
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. peeling paint in dishwasher room
7/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of outside ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed hole in laundry area wall.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe beneath 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Observed styrofoam cups stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered raw chicken in cooler between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical - Observed urinal functioning improperly.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Canned goods storeroom electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air vents in women's restroom ceiling.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on freezer floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall behind grill line soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed women's restroom ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • 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.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as equipment shelf cover.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of unused beer tap soiled with accumulation of mold residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / storeroom storage shelves.
  • Observed leaking faucet at storeroom 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[soup pot to large]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[bar area]
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • 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. [new employees]
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIF]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[SALT/SUGAR]
  • Critical. No three-compartment sink drain plugs,not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.[bar 3cs] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[WIF]
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.[unused equipment at rear of restaurant ]
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin / pizza make]
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in 3-dr reachin cooler]
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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