Dog Water Cafe, 3611 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOG WATER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3611 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-5757
License #: 3910306
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 6/23/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. all
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. carton of eggs over ready to eat sliced meats
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. romaine lettuce in beer cooler, chicken wings and hamburger in walkin freezer; bag-in box sodas in storage room
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Angel
  • Violation: 14-22-1 Shelves rusty in reachin bar cooler
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. water buildup running on ground from prep cooler on line and Pepsi cooler by walkin cooler; water accumulation in keg cooler
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. and on food press
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.prep cooler
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair drain lines missing to soda gun cups
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage area
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ladies restroom
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in disrepair in kitchen prep area
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dishes piled in basin of handsink by dishwasher
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in corners, under and behind equipment and under racks in beer cooler and behind bar
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing and many are damaged.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed numerous holes in wall in old kitchen restroom
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed pull down door over prep cooler soiled with accumulated food debris; and appears rusty.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.over prep cooler
  • Violation: 39-03-2 Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed dirty mop water sitting in kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.K Class extinguisher on recharge
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Akash Amin
6/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. all
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. carton of eggs over ready to eat sliced meats
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. romaine lettuce in beer cooler, chicken wings and hamburger in walkin freezer; bag-in box sodas in storage room
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Angel
  • Shelves rusty in reachin bar cooler
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. water buildup running on ground from prep cooler on line and Pepsi cooler by walkin cooler; water accumulation in keg cooler
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. and on food press
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.prep cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair drain lines missing to soda gun cups
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ladies restroom
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink in disrepair in kitchen prep area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dishes piled in basin of handsink by dishwasher
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in corners, under and behind equipment and under racks in beer cooler and behind bar
  • Ceiling tile missing and many are damaged.
  • Observed numerous holes in wall in old kitchen restroom
  • Observed pull down door over prep cooler soiled with accumulated food debris; and appears rusty.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.over prep cooler
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
  • Observed dirty mop water sitting in kitchen
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.K Class extinguisher on recharge
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Akash Amin
4/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer ,storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.freezer
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3compartment
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on new gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.shelves on cooks line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for wings
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted freezer racks
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ice bucket,pots
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink by cooks line drains to floor
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.service area reach-in ,walk-in freezer condenser both leaking
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Drain cover(s) missing.dishwashing area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By line
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all handsinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by lIne
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.dishwashing area,cooks line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by service reach-in by cooks line
  • Ceiling tile missing.storage
  • Observed hole in wall.by ice machine
  • Observed hole in ceiling.ladies restroom ,kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Light not functioning.freezer
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.freezer light
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by door to bar from kitchen
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. expired license displayed establishment is "CURRENT ACTIVE"
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/6/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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