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 #: 6214243
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 100° at front counter.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tropicana cooler in prep area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped bucket of water in handsink.
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.at front counter not labeled. Oil and water bottles.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.(operator is getting a portable hand wash sink) **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting surface of the deli style cooler on the cook line counter.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pre cooked pasta portions in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed chees reading 44 fran height inside display case stored inside walk in cooler.
  • Rusted can opener blade.
  • Critical - Sandwiches not date marked.
  • Critical - Soiled can opener observed.
  • Critical - Soiled cutting boards.
  • Critical - Soiled ice-scoop (paddle)
  • Soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Soiled sand wich press noted.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Case of napkins caase of food carriers.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Handwashing sink at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Used for rinsing saute pans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200+++ Corrected On Site.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils stored with dirty equipment in plastic tub on metro shelf in warewashing area..
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Public restrooms in 200 level.
  • Observed dirt, debris and accumulated sticky spillage on bar floor.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the top interior of ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on prep table.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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