Central Park Restaurant, 13418 Telecom Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CENTRAL PARK RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13418 Telecom Dr, Tampa, FL 33637
License #: 3916394
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **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.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stainless steel containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in Cooler and freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Seasoning.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid.
  • Basic - Pans and containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Milk cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made coleslaw and potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **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. Walk in cooler.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door not effective. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 64°F, Sausages 60°F, Ham 55°F - all from walk in cooler an hour ago. Corrective Action Taken. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Taken. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrective Action Taken. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. 2/12 **Warning**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Leaking faucets at plumbing fixture. Kitchen-3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Tin foil used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen and front. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **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. Walk in cooler.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(end of cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments)
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(all PHF discarded)
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered/protected food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(reach in drawer)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking spray head at plumbing fixture.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler/drawer gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(salad reach in cooler - ice down)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date.(K - class) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(ice machine)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in coolers)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(glass door reach in cooler - eggs)
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.(kitchen)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in drawer gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler - meatloft)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(cook line) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(spices)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. 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 food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(deep fryer)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(cooking equipments at cook line)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.(cook line)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(dining room)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler and dessert reach in)
  • 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 put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.4
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs and ready to eat)
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs over ready to eat)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cheesecake)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(cook line)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(chili in chest freezer) Repeat Violation.3
5/18/2011Routine - 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(for ice machine)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in at cook line)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(sink with missing spray nozzle at dishmachine area)
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under equipments)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(men)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
10/19/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen and walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation without washing hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation.3
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
7/28/2010Routine - 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.(walk in cooler ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cook line)
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
1/12/2010Complaint FullInspection 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.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in - eggs)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in - eggs)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7/02/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(handsink clogged)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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