Einstein Bros Bagels 1288, 33127 N Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS 1288
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 33127 N Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6214969
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in blueberries in walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Toaster area and rolling food racks
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front line and corner near reachin cooler
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Blueberries **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Washed strawberries put on gloves
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line reachin cooler
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dry storage
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Starch, dry storage
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Self serve lemons, lid not attached
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from bagel ovens
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Frontline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep table
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons, lid not attached, dining room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Milk dining room **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Starch, cornmeal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep able next to handsink, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Frontline **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of napkins, near office
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Frontline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes, top shelf near water heater
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board, prep area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Frontline
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. prep line
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. small fridge next to cash registers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sinj
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, dry storage
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler, front line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee on frontline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. prepping bagels
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad, 50f, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs, 46f, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage, 49, reach in coole Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chocokate chips on shelf above prep table in back
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep taboe Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. baking soda
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. outside of ice machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee changed gloves without washing hands
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reach in cooler across from steam table
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go cartons not inverted, above microwave
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bagels on rack near back exit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chocolate chips on shelf above prep table back of kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rolls on racks near toaster Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. cinnamon
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--behind press
  • Observed build-up of food debris--cabinet under handsink on front line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...around water heater--and behind table next to it.
  • Observed ice buildup on walkin freezer compressor and on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored in rack with foods buildup--by soup well.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer---speedrack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust...above 3bay sink
6/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean...handsink by bakery oven
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean...ladies restroom handsink
  • Observed build-up of food debris--inside white dry products containers opposite 3bay sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under press
  • Critical - Observed employee not washing hands before putting gloves on.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...mgr
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...in rear kitchen along wall edging under sodabox rack, under breaker box, by water heater
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...under right shelf in walkin freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...at 3bay sink chaulking along wall.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...small refrigerator by bagels
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside blue icescoop bin by icemachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris-under press on frontline
  • Observed build-up of food debris--in cabinet under frontline handsink
  • Observed build-up of food debris---inside unused cooler by office
  • Observed build-up of food debris---on carts near 3bay sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--on outside of white bins under prep table by water heater
  • Observed cup lids holders have dirt buildup in them--customers area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....under bagel slicer on frontline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor under shelves by freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....by water heater
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....behind soup table
  • Observed wall in disrepair...ladies restroom by hand dryer---item removed from wall here
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...at sink chaulking
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
7/13/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...bagel spreads temperature at 50 F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...left reachin cooler opposite bagel case--temps ranging from 43 F to 50 F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...right sandwich cooler not working at all--no foods held here at this time.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink....soap used in middle compartment--middle should be rinse and either end compartment with soap.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing...0ppm
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice dispenser at customer station.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.---reachin cooler not in use needs wiped out.
  • Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on surface of cart by 3bay sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor under shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under chemical shelf by 3bay sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind prep table by water heater----wall around water heater.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.--by 3bay sink[left side]...and dust buildup above shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind bagel slicer.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
7/12/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[two reachin on prep line cheese spread, grilled vegetable, lunchon meat 45-47 degrees]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walk in cooler temperature range 41-45 degrees]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reach in on prep line not maintaining 41 degrees]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[sugar bags] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[in walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in walkin freezer]
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[in bulk bins]
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[around ice chute at soda fountains ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[spill on soda boxes]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[on floor in back room]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies restroom ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[by cash register] Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[deep gaps in grout]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[around hot water heater]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[over walkin cooler]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[vent over back room]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at 3 compartment sink]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese in top second reachin, moved to other side inside]
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[all three reachins on front line holding temperature at 43 or above]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.milk cooler
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.[employee using trash can for prep table]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[sugar under register and prep table] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.{raw eggs over ready to eat foods]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin cooler]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cup used in boxed bulk like poppy seeds] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[dump sink on front line]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.{sniffled,wiped nose with back of gloved hand, continued working]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[bulk bins]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[around top edges of first reachin and hinges
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[milk cooler front line large ice accumulation
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[front handsink including faucets]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.cabinet holding trash can
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls[.Front reachin covers stored on floor] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[container holding portion cups soiled ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at front line handsink ]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[excessivly deep grout prevents proper cleaning]
  • Observed grease, dirt and debris accumulated under cooking equipment and tables.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[inside proofer]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around and under milk refigerator
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[under soda boxes]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in cooler ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[in back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[over oven]
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. [have books but no current training done, expired] Repeat Violation.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.mushrooms just added to front line after cooking, held at 57 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.freezer slacked out muffin 27 degrees, items on shelves thawing. Repair man here
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.sugar under prep table back room
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.bake goods slacking in cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in poppy seeds
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.bulk containers
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container over a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.back room
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.ice scoop used at ice machine cracked Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.first reachin cooler
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Equipment in not cleaned often enough.self service coke dispenser
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.interior top Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelf above reachins on front line.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.interior proofers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.back vents on top black substance
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.first one bottom
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue milk cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.reachin covers stored on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.toilets in ladies restroom dirty inside and out
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in ladies restroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.shared with plaza
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under equipment out front
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.in back room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Have books but not current
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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