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 #: 6214203
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 of several roast porks in walk in cooler. Discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. (2 roast pork in walk in, discarded immediately)
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Case of corn chips **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on the soda drain unprotected.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in 138
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in unlabeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.mustard and ketchup pumpers in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.hot dogs from the previous days thaw and not in the Origional container
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
6/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of chips
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ppastic portionn cup inside bulk spice bin
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees. removed from front counter area - warning issued ; sink to be installed by June 24
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. front counter - to be emptied;cleaned and sanitized prior to startup of operations tonight
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. countertop Vulcan unit; marked 'will not work'
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink removed from front line - to be repaired by June 24 callback date
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Everglades unit 138 handwashing sink in front counter has been removed.Drain,water lines and cut out on the counter.
  • Light not functioning.Walk in freezer at Everglades.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Switch for the light in the walk in freezer
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.Hat on backwwards shoulder length hair not restrained. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Observed handwashing sink removed at front counter area.Observed no handwashing violations and handwashing sinks are throughout the hallway kitchen.Violation must be complied by next unanounced inspection.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin fezer nearest #138
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Warewashing area.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Basket full of plastic forks at front counter. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to water from leaking pipe. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.Jars of red peppers,lemons,green peppers and whole peppers used for dir only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Faucet at triple sink in hallway behind 138 and 140.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Hallway behind 138 and 140 abucket hanging from aleaking pipe,full of water and above packaged potato chips in cases.
  • Critical - Observed live drain flies in kitchen in jars of pickled foods for dir only. Corrected On Site.Jars destroyed.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet at handwashing sink leaking.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sausage and shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cook rinsing kitchen knife.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Chlorine at 200ppm +
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp @ 47 F, sausage @ 45 F Corrected On Site. Placed on ice quickly cool to 41 F or below
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. shimp sandwich @ 82 F Corrected On Site. vountarily discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PHFs placed on ice .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. greater than 100 ppms
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on the fan shield in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the shelves in walkin cooler
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compartment sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed running leak at faucet of plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic spray bottle stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Observed single-service cups stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic spray bottle stored in food preparation area.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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