Green Lemon Mexican Grille, 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Green Lemon Mexican Grille
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 915 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
License #: 3911076
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Back kitchen area. Near fryers.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over fish.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice and cooked beef.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floor mats. Near dish machine. .
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag in box soda in dry storage and a case of can good in kitchen **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored above cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of open flour
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones near rice warmers and slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cooksline near service window.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near service window.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over dressing
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Near service window.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wet towel used underneath cutting board in kitchen area prep table
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep table near can opener.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Near food prep table by stove.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand sinks in kitchen area near stove and prep table
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near drink glasses storage area and on prep table in kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Poultry and beef next to vegetables in pull out refrigerator prep table in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans and dark rice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Egs over buckets of food. Walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No hand washing sign in man's bathroom.
  • Critical - Raw beef over raw fish inside walk in cooler.
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. In dish wash area
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Napkin under cutting board in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In bar area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler front kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen and bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In men restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In front kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In bar area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In front kitchen and dish wash area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Over dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler (sour creme)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. In front kitchen on top of boxes of liquid frying oil
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin pans in front kitchen on top shelves
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on counter w spices
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Grits under counter in kitchen area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
2/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal rusted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bar area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storage for utencils
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.kitchen
  • Light not functioning. dish room
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.lexans
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. drinks Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. beverage stored with clean dishes by dish washer
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, at bar area empty jug
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, egg beater inside hws in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, cracked over RIC
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, mens restroom
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with beans.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, next to can opener
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, RIC
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, WIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • 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
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • 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
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
8/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.servers areas
  • 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.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.lexans
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. shelves in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. shelf by steam table
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink with hose attached
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen lights
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. walkin coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. icebin bar area
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. 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 ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. shelf by steam table
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering trays
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink with hose attached
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. handicapped stall
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen lights
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3-27-10.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour, sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. rice
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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 employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink near cooks line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dishroom
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. back of house
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. black olives
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. styofoam cup in icemachine
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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