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 #: 6214184
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (300ppm chlorine. Test strip turns purple then white) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Bun steamer at front line below counter has old blackened food buildup)
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Chili encrusted on chili dispenser.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. In back prep area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Unitv117, 2 door beverage air in front of fryers.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(outside wall of walk-in freezer )
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Long haired employee scooping ice from the ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Hallway leading to the kitchens.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bags of ice stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping condensation forming ice inside reach in freezer - cook line
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping condensation forming ice inside walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine test kit provided; quaternary ammonium sanitizer in use at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of wells warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue. front line
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink.Handwashing sink ar 117
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at feed pipe employee hand wash sink.Hallway directly behind 117.
  • Observed stainless shelf above triple sinks no longer safely attached to the wall .Triple sink near the 121 concession.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Hotwater faucet does not shut off.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters above the flat grill.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.Quatrinary used chlorine test strips.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean sheet pan /utensils.Bottom shelf of stainless preperation table in kitchen area.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bags of cheese in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice machine nearest unit #123.
  • Observedm black moldlike residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Doors of ice machine nearest #123 concession.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Insecticide spray cans stored on same shelf as single service food containers
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed 3 severely dented cans. olives segregated for return to vendor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws dispensed by cash handler
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic spray bottle stored in food preparation area.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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