Columbia Cafe At The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COLUMBIA CAFE AT THE TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916588
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on dish rack near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box if Cuban bread near walk in freezer
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Near fryer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area
  • High Priority - Small live flies in kitchen. Near drink machine.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Near to-go containers on cooksline. **Corrected On-Site**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping in salad (lettuce) bin.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near coffee maker.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in around large ice machine, dish wash area.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Near dishwasher machine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Rollin pin. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall 2 door
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. At bar area. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. hand sink bar area needs splash guard.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container in hand sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. RIC
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. In kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIC
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.gaskets
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. convection oven
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour bin
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
10/13/2009Routine - 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. milk, cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread crumbs bin
  • 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.flour
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. dish soap Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Improper storage in electrical room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. electric panel room
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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