Cafe Alma, 260 1 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE ALMA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 260 1 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6215699
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Cook line in main kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Soda area ice scoop on cover of bin no protection and at the ice machine in the catering kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Seven pair of tongs.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Spray arm at the warewashing area in the catering dish room
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dish machine area.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.Main kitchen and dish area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw whole shell eggs and raw chicken on the same shelf with raw comminuted beef.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Two machines at the catering kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.Pasta at 55° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.tuna salad and cooked pasta
6/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line of the front kitchen.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Large tank in the dish area of the catering kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting board on the deli style reach in cooler in the front kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clean equipment shelf in the catering kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Case of bread in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on the drain grate unprotected.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Light at the dish washer area of the front kitchen,Flourescent ligh being used in the front kitchen at the food preparation area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.ladies bathroom and Mens bathroom
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Catering kitchen hallway
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Catering area near the ice machines.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.On the floor at the server station hallway to the front kitchen.
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Catering kitchen.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in cooler on the right at small kitchen entrance.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Catering kitchen.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.kitchen clean equipment area.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.Small kitchen cook line.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on ice machine not protected.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Small kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Scoop in Panco breaking. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Handwashing sink near the ice machines leaking at the s trap
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Small kitchen area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Small kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Catering kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bar area.Pump sprayer in catering kitchen.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.ABC extinguisher on floor in walk in cooler area.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Above dish machine.
  • 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. In back prep area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pan of fish over fruit in walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 2 severely dented cans. tomato juice ; 1 can bloated Corrected On Site. segregated from inventory for return to vendor
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door and gaskets on true cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler at bar.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking sprayer at plumbing fixture. Back dish area.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar gun beside handsink.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door and gaskets on true cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler at bar.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking sprayer at plumbing fixture. Back dish area.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar gun beside handsink.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. Above waterheater in back storage area.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Observed 6 employee prepping/opening the restaurant with no certified food manager present on 4/17/2012.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling tile missing. Above waterheater in back storage area.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler at bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar and in kitchen.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In coffe below espresso station.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. True reach in at bar.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind cooks line.
  • Observed leaking sprayer at plumbing fixture. Back dish area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door and gaskets on true cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler under beer taps.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar gun beside handsink.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.back prep area.
  • Ceiling tile missing. above water heater in back.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. on stand up cooler and cook make station both in kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at back/prep handwash station and at bar handwash station.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hoods over cook line greasy.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. brocolli on floor in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. pan used to dip flour. back prep area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go container over coffee area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex in spray bottle near server area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. beside hand wash station/kitchen and behind kitchen grill equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Sprayer handle at back dish machine leaking.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pulled pork in reach in on cooks line.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(in prep room)
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked with tape that says "no use"
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. (propane tank in store room)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( squeeze bottles on cooks line)
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar aa)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.(dirty mop water dumped into sink at dish machine )
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cucumbers and bread in walk in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(at the soda machine )
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives)
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(cooked potatoes dated 1-26-11 and custard dessert dated 1-11)
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.( 3 cans of hearts of plam separated for return)
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(red sauce and soup not properly cooled)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.(goat cheese in reach in cooler in main kitchen dated 9-3-10, duck stock dated 9-3-10)
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(red sauce and soup cooled over night at 50 degees see stop sale)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(soda machine )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(main kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.(ladies restroom )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(main kitchen )
9/15/2010Routine - 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. ckd potatoes
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs on shelf above ckd soup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. no tongs, fork or gloves at wait station to dispense lemon wedges Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle. bar area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. 3 tanks removed from bldg
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. fresh tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream measured at 50 degr F product moved to another cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. whipped cream measuredvat 50 degr F product moved to another cooler
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. filling sanitizer bucket in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ice scoop on top of ice machine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. chef knife Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handwash sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by hand truck / dolly Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. pack of cigarette on shelf above prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. NOTE: repeat violation will result in Administrative Complaint if left uncorrected at next routine inspection
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/22/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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