Centro Cantina, 1600 E 8 Ave Ste D204, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CENTRO CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1600 E 8 Ave Ste D204, Tampa, FL 33605
License #: 3912719
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 by soda bag in box **Warning** On 8/5/14- 1 in storage room
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 by soda bag in box **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream put in freezer reached 38°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on door frame of kitchen THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: August 2, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in bar area. 3 sleeves of syrofoam cups
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • 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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label worn off
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves by prep area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.ice bucket
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near daiquiri and pi?a colada machines
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile with standing water in it
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.bag of beef
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile-kitchen area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathroom
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handicapped stall in women's bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men and ladies bathroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. jalapeno peppers
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. ice bucket
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar area
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in back room area. near laundry container
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in back room area. by pipes for drink machine
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. back room kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.behind bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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