Cafe De Siam, 11242 Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE DE SIAM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11242 Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635
License #: 3911384
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Plastic jugs
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 120° F
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry mustard. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. White draw string garbage bag used for storage of shelled cashews. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Frozen Fresh ginger. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler, prepped chicken, **Repeat Violation**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn starch container.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. For oil for brushing.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled eggs at 52° **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. All Prepped items in Walk in cooler.
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk ground ginger.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives on prep table in round container.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Walk in cooler.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken walkin cooler, bulk oil/storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler .
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.under cuttingboard.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken/walkin freezer.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. black mold like substance
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. back hand sink.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. mouth wash.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bootled water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler
  • Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. gallon containers/walkin cooler.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel used to cover foods/ walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. in server area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bucket used for soaking noodles.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted/dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler/freezer contaners
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. service area.
5/4/2011Routine - 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. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bean sprouts in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • 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.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. board under micrwaves bare wood
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. reading 109F at final rinse.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage, cooler, freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Mop bucket not emptied after use and properly stored
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Mop buckets not emptied and properly stored after use
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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