Everglades, 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Everglades
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214182
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Waffle cones beside handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in contact with ice or water. Cream stored in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food grade plastic Rays helmets being used to hold ice cream, plastic helmets have to be washed, rinsed and sanitized before use. Or use a liner/bowl to prevent ice cream from touching plastic.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Bin behind unit 102
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Thawing strawberries in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on chocolate pumpers and inside of chocolate warmer.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Use of cardboard on floor of concession stand.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surface of ladle covered in chocolate from previous day.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Plastic spoons under the counter.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food and plastic helmet ice cream dish by employees while handling money and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Public restrooms.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside top of ice bin.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue substance on prep table.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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