Cafe Waterside, 700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE WATERSIDE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3912229
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near prep buffet line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Buffet line area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bar with open condiments on buffet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced mellon, cheese, deli meats on buffet line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Cooksline in low boy reach in cooler drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels on cooksline and walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Buffet table.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw beef behind raw seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by large rolling tray. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Buffet area apples, pears and peaches.
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near 3 comp sink, buffet area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near can opener.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet omelette station cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prep area Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Near slicer prep area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area blocked by rolling cart. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Near cooksline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near slicer prep area.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage room - hallway.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked near 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At omelette station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area on prep tables.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dented can- Dry storage area
  • Critical - Employees touching ready to eat foods with bare hand
  • Critical - Hot dogs 58 F
  • Critical - Large ice machine had mold like
  • Critical - No sneeze guard at buffet area
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Service station area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 5 lbs of plums sauce 2 cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Large container of food. Corrected On Site.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside walkin cooler.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC by cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, server area
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, WIF
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, WIC
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. omelette station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. bread
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then 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.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. knife with taped handle
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
5/13/2010Routine - 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. cheese -walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. breads, muffins, bagels
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. servers area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • 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. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. granola 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. plastic cup in drink ice
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. blast cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. hand santizer- room services areas Corrected On Site.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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