Cafe De Soto, 504 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE DE SOTO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 504 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3900108
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 6/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining temperature of 41° or less. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter and buffet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter and buffet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter and buffet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler (cooked and raw beef, pork, chicken, cheese, milk, cooked potatoes, dressings...) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in back kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area. **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. Walk in cooler **Warning**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Broken dispenser.
  • 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
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back kitchen ice machine
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice dumped in back kitchen hand sink
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In dining area.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken thermometer in sliding glass door refrigerator.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food (potatoes) stored on floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests - live ants on the floor around cooks line.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Eggs on steam table measured 96F and cooked sausage on preparation table measured 85F. Manager stated product will be used by 11:00am for breakfast and any leftover will be thrown away. Manager stated he does not have enough steam table to keep the things hot. Manager will use time as a public health control to keep time.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee went from cooking to serving back to cooksline.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Inside of ice machine cracked panel
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Back door open. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. white rice @113 sitting out oon counter I kitchen. Gave operator Time Temp Control form to be completed by next visit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to cook presser
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken thermometer in sliding glass door refrigerator.
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust build-up on fan covers in sliding glass door refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open deli meat in the walk-in cooler not date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back screen door left open. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked eggs 98F and cooked sausage 77F on preparation table. Products moved to steam table.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, (thank you) bags used in WIC
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, 2door display RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
3/29/2011Routine - 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, in WIC
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,in WIC
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,in WIC
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage in WIC and WIF Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls, ice scoop on dirty surface Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling over ice bin
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
12/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts, cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. talapia fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. front area
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic to-go bags in freezer for chicken
  • Observed nonhandled containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.front area
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. labeled household use only
6/18/2010Routine - 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. bag in box soda in storage
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2010Routine - 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.salami, hams, cheese Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, soups Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar, salt Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed condiments stored in unapproved dispensers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 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. salt container
  • 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 employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. shelf for mircowave
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen & walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2009Routine - 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. luncheon meats, cheese
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler,walkin freezer Corrected On Site. under counter in front area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. sandwich presser cord
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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