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 #: 6214225
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Set up as wash/sanitize. Advised to set up as wash, rinse, sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chips on floor in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater in back prep area
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soda syrup under all soda stations.
  • Basic - Food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor. On back cooks line.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Ice machine
  • Basic - Reach in hot hold for cheese soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. To go cups on floor located below register.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Main ice machine
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Evidence of French fries and grease in handwashing sink in food preparation area.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food contact surface not clean-crumbs inside oven.
  • Critical - Food contact surface not clean-hot box on cook line.
  • Critical - Food contact surface not clean-top of inside of ice machine.
  • Critical - No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.Plaaced into refrigerator
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Handwashing sink
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Front counter area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.Washed hands with no soap or sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Cas of cup lids.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Cuban sandwiches in the reachin cooler under box of pretzels.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of lime in the interior of ice machine that is shut down and not in use until season.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on sandwich press.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin at soda dispensers.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Public restrooms
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin on deflector shield.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of three comartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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