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 #: 6214208
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/16/2014
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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush being used for butter and maple syrup. **Corrected On-Site**
 09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
 4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Winded on back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
 8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored protected-Bag of corn kernels left unwrapped.
  • Critical - Food stored on floor-sack of peanuts.COS
  • Critical - Hand sink obstructed-roll of foil stored on sink.COS
  • No cold water provided at hand wash sink.
 7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Empolyees wash hands with no hot water. no hot water available due to non functioning faucet
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. faucet non functional
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the soft pretzel warming unit
  • Critical - Observed interior of Vulcan countertop oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. 'left over' ice in bin at front counter. To be emptied; cleanedd and sanitized prior to tonight's game
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet at handwash sink non functional
 5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exposed, unused utensils not not cleaned when finished using to coat pretzels.Basting brush soaked with maple glaze,not cleaned after use and unprotected from cross contamination.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink due to broken faucet handle at handwashing sink .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot faucet handle stripped.
 4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Water shut off due to inoperable faucet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Case of plastic disposable cups. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet handle of handwashing sink does ot shut off.
  • Soiled items too large for warewasher or three-compartment sink not scrapped or rough cleaned to remove food particles.Stainless food containers in storage covered with grease.
 8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by ash bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand sink in disrepair. leak at faucet
 5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside sides of ice bin.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
 2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Cl2
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior sides of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue substance under prep table.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
 8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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