Bern's Steakhouse, 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bern's Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-3102
License #: 3900497
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 5/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Gloves
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Freezer
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Numerous areas
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Near break room Corrected On Site.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. In prep area
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Over dishwash area
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bakery area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in kitchen area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, bakery area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, fish RIC
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area, saute line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
9/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. pears, walkin cooler 5
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. salad station
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. spices
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. soup station
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. dishroom pastry
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pastry side
  • Ceiling tile missing. dishroom area pastry
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. santizer bucket- pastry Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. maintaince crew
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. pastry
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. management voluntarily threw away food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. french onion soup
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. carrot slicer in prep room
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/18/2009Routine - 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. cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. potato station
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. oyster knife
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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