Crazy Buffet In Tampa, 2702 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Crazy Buffet In Tampa
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2702 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3912521
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 8/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Rice, oil, and buckets of food, in back dry storage.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler and back prep section. Due to fire sprinklers.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelon stored on floor in dining room / storage room.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. At bar
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Left side and middle.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher and wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Two reach in coolers, front and back cook line.
4/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. middle cook line.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dishroom sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ice machine area.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. food containers.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet line. wasabi and ginger.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. soap dispenser broken. back line
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. side sink
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over beef in reaach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet line wasabi.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in cooler on line.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. desert cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bucketb in basin at cook line sink in back.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at sushi bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/30/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door drawer cooler. storage for knives, aprons and towels.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloths under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ice machine area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. cook line and back area.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with ice. bulk food containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over seafood. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp still frozen. corrective action taken.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside south side back door.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooler on sushi line not working. nothing inside unit.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door cooler not working. nothing inside unit.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloths under cutting boards.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers on a food preparation tables or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice ladle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outer surfaces of bulk containers.
  • Observed scoop handles in contact with bulk food in containers.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk food containers not covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. back pp area under prep sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 unit on cook line.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar sink
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. all bulk food containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ice machine room
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lid/containers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine and quaternary.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • 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 slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after talking on cell phone. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. server cutting lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. inside door panel on ice cream box.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. plates at buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not shut off at employee handwash sink. dish room
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line.
  • Critical - Hot water not shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish room. leaking
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. glass door cooler.
  • 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 slime in the interior of ice machine. left side unit.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of paper towels.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. out side backndoor.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of starch
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. front cook line.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips. lexan containers
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. inside cover for chest freezer lid.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. cracked lids for bulk containers.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach in cooler gaskets
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. back kitchen sink
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front cook line sink. faucet handle missing
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water front cook line
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket inside basin at dishroom sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back cook line.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk carton
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. on counter top
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk food containers have lids open in store room.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream containers with out lids.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoops, dipper well running water faucet broken.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. dish room
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine & quaternary.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. dish machine bucket empty. was replaced
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food container outer surfaces.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off next to dishroom. pipe leaking
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at dipper well not working.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. plastic containers in sink basin.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line back kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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