Columbia Restaurant, 1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6211228
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container of pepper , on shelf in kitchen
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Beverage station
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Food storage room
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage shelf , dishwashing area
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Wait station near bar and bar area
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wait station near bar
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Wait station near bar
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Gravy-discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improper cooling
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. - manager scheduled service for this day
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink bread line. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of bread min walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.soup scoops **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.at butter reach ins by bread
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In dish room full of scrubbies **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.at bar
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.small bowls in bucket on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bucket chicken base **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in salad area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.bread area, salad area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash on line 54? will use time as a public. Health controlbutter in prep area 71? will use TAPHC
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked potato on line 90? **Corrected On-Site**
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, wait area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server handling bread]
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers in walkin cooler and freezer]
6/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.[at bar s9nk] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers in walkin cooler and freezer]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[at bar]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[severely soiled in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server handling bread]
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[47 degrees F butter cups in cooler in waitstaff area] will disguard after 4 hours This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/2012.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[seafood ov4r sauce]
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[1 large, 2 small on prep line, back to back same area of cook line] This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/2012.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[2 wmall, 1 large by reach in cooler drawer ] This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/2012.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found[I on floor underbwhere clean cloths are stored on cook line] This violation must be corrected by : 6/1/2012.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[dishroom ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[waitstaff area] Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop on soiled ice machine] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[freezer and dry storage] Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan covers in walkin ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[safrito--oil, garlic, cooked onions,peppers 87 degrees] Corrected On Site. moved to cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[first reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[on butter reach in by bread]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin on cookline ]
8/31/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[in dry storage ]
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[black beans not properly stirred wirth ice sticks ]
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[and dust back and front line hood filters]
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[in gaskets on cookline ]
3/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[second set of draws on cookline internal temperature potentially hazardous foods 45-48 degrees Corrected On Site. moved to working cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[black beans not properly stirred wirth ice sticks ]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[second set of draws on cookline ]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[and dust back and front line hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[in gaskets on cookline ]
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[new handsink by dishmachiine ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[new sink by dishmachiine ]
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/6/11.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[garlic, batter top of first reachin on cookline -lid tied open 48-52 degrees] ice down
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[large tubs of soup cooling, discussed with chef proper method ]
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[salad reachin ]
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets[on cookline ].
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar]
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter on ice 57 degrees explainrd time as public health control ]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[garlic, batter top of first reachin on cookline -lid tied open 48-52 degrees] ice down
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[seafood, dairy, beef second reachin cooler 50-52 degrees, items thrown away, repair called]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[cooked potatos 97 degrees in deep pan in top of reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[large tubs of soup cooling, discussed with chef proper method ]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[second reachin on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[in freezer ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[waitstaff side of bar]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handling fruit at bar]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[salad reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets[on cookline ].
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[in bar reachin for glasses ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[at back end of bar].
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[bar]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[waitstaff side of bar]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at faucet in bar 3 bay]
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.[hand sink by beer walkin ]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[in corner of bar]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in walkin ]
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.[6/2009 by dishmachiine ]
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof ofCurrent Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/10.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/10.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cinnnamon/sugar
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice in bar area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks..flour with seasoning container
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. near bread toaster
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Observed wall in disrepair. bar
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. hoses
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plates not inverted or covered
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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