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

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Name: Everglades
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Tropicana Dr, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214186
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/02/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • No Violations Were Observed
 09/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Peanuts on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
 4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Around shoot, unit 120
 9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Three cases of nacho chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Ice bins at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. triple sinks in the hallway.
 4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed slime build up inside of ice machine.
 7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Food tongs hanging on edge of food preparation table exposed to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Hot dogs taken from the package to re heat with no gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee setting up hot dog buns in paper trays with no gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Preperation of nacho chips into paper containers without the use of gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet at triple sinks leaking.
 1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Ice at soda set up. Corrected On Site.
 6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Handles on refrigeration.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Near 120.
 1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Chicken and hot dogs.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.chicken grill.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Chicken grill.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty potato chip rack to fill on top of hot dog roller, warmer.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Caulk along hood system above fryers is loose and hanging.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
 8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at soda dispenser.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cl2
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
 1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
 7/6/2009Routine - 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. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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