Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2117 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3903
License #: 3900099
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. In equipment back storage room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In broken tiles
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Small bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rusting dry storage racks
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Server area
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Prep line
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gorbanzo beans put in freezer reached 39°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, meatballs both voluntarily thrown away
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Sugar cane
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sugarcane stored in drink ice
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Server area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Small bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.small bar
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on bag in box soda. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets on blast freezer
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server handling bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Debris in ice bin. Service bar area
8/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In lettuce bin
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Hot holding oven
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soiled debris inside the ice bin. Sangria bar area
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes and strawberries.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sandwich cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Servers area
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty towel and then touched spices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs on counter left out to long (30mins), put in freezer to bring temperature down fast **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Soups
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. bef0re putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing. soiled towel attached to apron Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. baseball caps stored with food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. seasoned flour
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. lid on seasoned flour in dry storage room
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives -pantry side
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt container
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
7/29/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. server Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. bread crumbs
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham strips
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle by cuban sandwiches side
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knifes
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. siboney bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near bags in boxes soda
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. labeled household use only -Raid Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. numerous coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. cut fruits, bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooks line 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site. dishroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.behind bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by rear door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap under rear door
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing between floor tiles
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters
3/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked without a date marking. pasta single serving bags
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.open bag of flOur on storeroom floor
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cook line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cook line
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.behind bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.visible gap under rear door to kitchen.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout missing betw en floor tiles in kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.rear dining room bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.main bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.dirty dishes stacked with clean. rack at rear of kitchen.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.rear bar in kitcheb by employee rest rooms
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.mAin bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.br ar doir blocked by water thermos.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under center of dual cook line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dish machine area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.on cook lin
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only.second floor area above fountain power light flashing
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.behind dryers in laundry
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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