Byblos Cafe, 2832 S Macdill, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BYBLOS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2832 S Macdill, Tampa, FL 33629
License #: 3912732
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
09/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In employee rest room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In hood system
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of grape leaves
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live small flies around dish wash area
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Grape leaves
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over parsley, in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar employee hand wash sink
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Stuffed grape leaves stacked too tight and too deep in
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washer
07/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooled soup
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing , pot in sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In wak in cooler
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In kitchen
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **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. **Warning**
6/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in salad dressing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handsink .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. next to soda boxes.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans stored in sink .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. at bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pot stored in sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in chopped tomatoes .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. over carrots and onions.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
3/23/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over olives , WIC.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. / missing .For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not consistantly inverted over cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. use as storage .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. at bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs, top shelve of cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
3/31/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. carrotts on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. breads, waite staff. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at bar area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by garbage can.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food strainer.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at dishwash area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by soda boxes.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. counter in waite station area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. glass trays blocking sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.W D40
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by hot water heater.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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