Flamestone American Grill, 4009 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLAMESTONE AMERICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4009 Tampa Rd #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677
License #: 6216274
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water at servers station **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** upon callback observed cook not washing brussel sprouts before cutting
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 46°F, steak 48°F, cut tomatoes 48°F, corn salsa 50°F, butter 52°F, **Warning** upon callback 9/30/14 butter 53°f, raw chicken 43°F, crab cake 54°F, cheese 50°F, corn salsa 58°F, cooked chicken 52°F, cooked pasta 48°F, risotto 48°F,
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Servers station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** time extended until 11/29/14
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooks line reach in cooler **Warning** ambient air 53°F,
09/30/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative Complaint Time Extension
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water at servers station **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Calamari **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cutting unwashed tomatoes with bare hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 46°F, steak 48°F, cut tomatoes 48°F, corn salsa 50°F, butter 52°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Blue liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tomatoes **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Servers station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooks line reach in cooler **Warning**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
5/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.slicing lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Drink area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked, cookline
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Vegetable container in walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler, cookline
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near ice machines
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex **Corrected On-Site**
8/12/2013Routine - 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. Wait area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Wait area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, wait area
4/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked; cookline
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in wait area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over ready to eat food in display cooler, cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. near dishmachine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. on floor next to back door
10/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers above two compartment sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, cookline
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. cheese in reach in cooler, pizza prep
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler across from grilll
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw tuna over cake in reach in cooler on cookline next to fryer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spinach in reach in cooler on cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. dishmachine area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sink
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons and limes at bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. on cookline, blocked by cart and garbage can
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. across from pizza oven
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline across from grill
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline across from stove
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. broccoli in walk in cooler
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handsink on cook's line lacking paper towels---by stove Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bar soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...kitchen prep area and cook's line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor...walkin cooler--cases of meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw beef stored above seafood--grill station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in beerkeg cooler with water buildup--bar--miller lite tap.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...spinach dip at saute station temps at 49 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...house rice cooling with cover --walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...saute cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods =raw beef stored above seafood in cooler opposite broiler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...pantry area cooler [glass doors cooler]--raw tuna stored above boxed pie Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under microwaves by pizzaline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...cook's line
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour and sugar bins by walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...spinach dip-50 F Corrected On Site...iced down.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...saute cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris---under microwave by icecream.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--lower shelf--metal cart by salads station
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...front door end of bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...hot water faucet at handsink by pizza oven.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[scoop holder on side of ice machines ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[portion control scale]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[glass cooler in corner of bar area]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in walkin ]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[a buckets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date.[in kitchen by double doors] For reporting purposes only.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pecan butter Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop at ice machine in soiled bucket
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.one outside bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.in bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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