Grass Root Organic Restaurant, 2702 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRASS ROOT ORGANIC RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2702 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
License #: 3916023
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 6/8/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, containers in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in kitchen cutting boards inside Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed, (operator has not received license as of yet)
  • Light not functioning, in storage area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 1door RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at splitter on mopsink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottles in kitchen area
6/8/2011Routine - 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, in RIC dry storage area
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottles in kitchen area
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, 1-door freezer in dry storage area
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in freezer pirtion of refridgerator in hallway area
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, utensils next to stove
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro
4/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, metal trays by mopsink Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, utensils next to stove
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in hallway area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, 1-door freezer in dry storage area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, in freezer pirtion of refridgerator in hallway area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, cell phone in prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by dead roaches found (3 dead roaches) dry storage area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC dry storage area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC in kitchen area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottles in kitchen area
2/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, in RIC
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, in 3 compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in prep area
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, drinking glasses
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back prep area
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, employee restroom
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, over chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, cashews in 3 compartment sink area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. servers area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage hallway
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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 improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in cashews Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Corrected On Site.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastas
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. produce reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chips Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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