Grand Ball Room, 333 S 1 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRAND BALL ROOM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 333 S 1 St, St Petersburg, FL 33701-4342
License #: 6209601
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw whole shell eggs stored with hard boiled eggs and cheese **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Catering kitchen at the triple sink area with hose attached. **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**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of clams,case of pork,in the WIC and cooked frozen clams,case of chicken wings in the WIF **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.food preparation area plaster loose and dusty.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over pasturized liquid eggs in the walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw chicken in pan over raw beef in case.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Warewashing sinks in the dish area.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large lexans beside dish
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Please discontinue use and use 3 comp sink until machine can be properly calibrated.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwash station beside walk in
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In storage area beside dish.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dishmachine has residue buildup around doors.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not reaching proper temperature on final rinse. **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. Deli meats in walk in not date marked
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At any of the handsinks in kitchen.
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Heat strip failed to turn black.
  • Critical - Soiled can opener.COS
  • Critical - Uncovered ham and bean soup in walk in freezer.COS
  • Critical - Uncovered spices dry storage.COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Dishes facing open to ceiling in middle prep area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of large soup cooker.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Duct tape on ice machine lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hoods over cooks line.
  • Observed tea accumulated on kitchen floor beside ice machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Onion soup in walk in.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Below 200ppm at time of inspection.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup, potatos, beef.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. In back kitchen near huge stock/soup cooker.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Flour and cashews.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. duct tape on handle of ice machine
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Clean buckets stored on floor in back storage.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Desserts on floor in freezer. oil on floor in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed live fruit flies in large kitchen in rear.
  • Critical - Observed mislabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine in large kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Hot box handle broken in large rear kitchen near cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. turkey stored over desserts in freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. corned beef in walk in.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar area)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.(license expired 2-1-11)
  • Light not functioning.(producevwalk in cooler)
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(bar area)
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.(sauerkraut, beans, tomatoes, removed from inventory) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink)
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(boxed food under leaking cooler unit in walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(storage room) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Lavatories missing in or immediately adjacent to all bathrooms.(missing handwash sink in ladies employee restroom )
  • 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.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented cannister [oatmeal] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. case of lettuce under dripping condenser [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site. non ready to eat product moved
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of salmon Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. coffee grinds in handwash sink
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. one panel For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. drop ceiling tile out of place [dry storeroom]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storeroom]
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn bag [couscous] Corrected On Site. segregated for return to vendor
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. employee cafeteria
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. employee cafeteria
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris,on nonfood-contact surface. candy stove top
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men;s restroom ; employee cafeteria
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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