Essex Restaurant (The), 4010 Boyscout Blvd #185, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ESSEX RESTAURANT (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4010 Boyscout Blvd #185, Tampa, FL 33607-5728
License #: 3909426
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings.
  • 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. Dressings/sauces in walk in.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Three door has one brand new gasket but other two doors still need to replaced.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Three door unit **Warning**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Three door unit **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out trays.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressings.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Baked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3 door reach in cooler.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. in apron pocket. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. hanging pots. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic squirt bottles on prep line and cook line.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front ach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in front cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. unsealed bag of flour on storage shelf.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler
  • Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. front glass door cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. powdered sugar container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. storage shelves.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths, Corrected On Site.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of french fries in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. front counter.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. One mgr. certificate has expired
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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