Carmens Sandwich Shop, 408 E Zack St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARMENS SANDWICH SHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 408 E Zack St, Tampa, FL 33602-4613
License #: 3900823
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 12/6/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On preperation table in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Under front counter. Corrected On Site
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Both reachin coolers
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grits Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In reachin both coolers
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, coffee cup inside Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, over microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored, forks and spoons not inverted in front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, back RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, front RIC 1door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar salt in front area
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 2-door RIC in front area
2/21/2011Routine - 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 RIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in RIC and RIF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, cases of sodas in front area
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, in sugar container
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 2-door RIC in front area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in 3-comp sink area
  • 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, Expired
12/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - 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. sliced ham
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatballs- reachin freezer
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs/ dressings
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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