Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3906266
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 9/23/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
9/23/2011Routine - 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, WIC
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, RIC by steamers
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by soda boxes
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by steam table
  • Violation: 33-14-1 Observed debr around dumpster
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 1 dead in water heater room
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in kitchen
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling, hole in ceiling by back door
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, beans in WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, in kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC by cookline
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC by steamers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by soda boxes
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by steam table
  • 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
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with yellow rice in RIC
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, over dish area
  • Observed debr around dumpster
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, container s of fruit on floor of WIC outside
  • Observed hole in ceiling, hole in ceiling by back door
  • Observed hole in ceiling, next to hood filters
  • Observed hood fitlers soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, container used as scoop in panko
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, oysters over ice cream in chest freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, 1 dead in water heater room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, 2door RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC by steamers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC by cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, RIC by steamers
5/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. found 2 live roaches. Ecolab sprayed 8-3-10
  • Observed wall in disrepair.3-comp sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage and walkin coolers
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauces in squeeze bottle, flour
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employees used hairnet in utensil containers
  • 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
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed hole in wall. by pool pump
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Bar areas
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bikes in dry storage
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. numberous areas
4/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. not displayed or on brunch menu
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. juice -bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. lemons in reachin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. kitchen by walkin coolers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. small wooden cutting boards
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair small freezer chest lid- kitchen
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. all food contact surfaces must be santized in 3-comp sink until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves in kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods system & filters in kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. storage room
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. numberous handsink in kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. numberous tiles in kitchen & dishroom areas with damaged tiles
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dishroom This violation must be corrected by : 4-1-10.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. peeling paint between charcoal broiler sideand main kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. charcoal grill, storage room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. numberous areas
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4-1-10.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces, bread pudding
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cartons of orange juice, bag of onions in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in ice bin by bar area
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook cutting onions Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. by dishroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid. dumpster in disrepair. lid covers missing
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near small prep area
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. bar area
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. oysters
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken /beef- reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken / hard-boiled eggs
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. metal cup in ice @ bar
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. bar areas
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. wood
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.bar areas
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen , dry storage
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. numberous places through out restaurant
8/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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