Front Porch Grill (The), 5924 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRONT PORCH GRILL (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5924 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
License #: 3911352
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.drip pans on stive
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.dish machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.behind bar
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.backsplash of stove
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.in dish room
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.north side of building
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-10-1 Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. at out side bar
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.cooks line
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. bar area was required to have a handsink installed per plan review 6/17/11 This violation must be corrected by : 9/18/12.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside bar,cooks line
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. service area, cooks line
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. at out side bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. by backdoor
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.cooks line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Mopsink
7/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.dishroom
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.by exhaust hood
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad.resting on grass/dirt
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.resting on grass/dirt
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.by hood
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.outside bar added south side of building Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 02-29-11.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Clean and soiled linen segregated and properly stored
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Employee training validation
  • Food protection
  • Food protection
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
11/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location. upstairs storage Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tile by dish washing area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cooks line
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cooks line, walk-in
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. in the bar by 3compartment
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-07-1 Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.upstairs food storage room
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.dish area
  • Violation: 37-08-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.walk-in fan covers
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.hallway by restroom
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.dish area
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/09.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.upstairs storage
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. in the bar by 3compartment
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.upstairs food storage room
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.dish area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.walk-in fan covers
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.hallway by restroom
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.dish area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen ,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.in bar
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/09.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/09.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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