Espos Catering Company, 3202 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESPOS CATERING COMPANY
Type: Catering
Address: 3202 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
License #: 3911390
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 2/23/2011

Submitted by:denise espinola, vice president
new address: 2001 N Armenia Ave TampaFl 33607

new phone : (813)251-2001

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk containers
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.lowers shelves of work tables
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.under fryers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by slicer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.by walk in cooler
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.bottle of isopropyl alcohol on shelf with spices
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
11/3/2010Routine - 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.dressings ,cheese in walk-in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats,soups in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fryer oil in storage
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusty bottom shelves on tables in kitchen
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of white mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walk-in ceiling
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves of tables in kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.in dry storage walk-in
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.kitchen ,storage
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles in dry storage walk-in , by handsink in kitchen
  • Ceiling tile missing. by walk-in
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.spray bottle on bottom shelf of preparation table at cooks line
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
3/9/2010Routine - 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.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. torn contact paper used a shelf cover
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood support leg for handsink in front preparation room
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.food storage containers;rice,beans
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom shelves
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.dry storage /old walk-in freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by handsink ,dry storage /old walk-in freezer
  • Ceiling tile missing. By walk-in
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covers
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished surface in front preparation room
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. jacket hanging on food storage rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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