Heritage Hotel-Indigo, 234 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HERITAGE HOTEL-INDIGO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 234 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6216446
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by mop bucket,brooms,floor mats **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed forks,knives and spoons on the clean equipment shelves with no protection and not in container with the food contact service unprotected.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed mop head in the Handwash sink on the cook line near the reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Upright on the cook line.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Walk in freezer cooling unit leaking causing ice formations and over food on the top shelf.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Broom closet and air handler in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of mold like substance under the ice bin in the bar area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.Cook line.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Towel used as cover on the floor of the reach in cooler on the cook line of the kitchen.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.behind convection ovens on the cook line.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of chopped lettuce in the reach in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over cream cheese in the walk in cooler in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting board pitted. In front of convection oven.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside freezers.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of convection oven and on plastic storage shelves.
  • 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 in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In bar area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink at bar used as dump sink.
  • Critical - Observed soil or calcium buildup inside ice bin.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Butter and cream cheese stored at room temperature 45 degrees fran height. COS
  • Critical - Employee not washing hands before applying gloves.
  • Critical - Glass cleaner stored over food.
  • No hair restraints on employees preparing food.
  • Critical - No hand soap at hand sink at bar.
  • Soiled cutting boards grooved and pitted.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage cans in front of handsink beside 3 compartment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket blocking handsink.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used a dump sink at bar. Coffee in sink at time of inspection.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On plastic rack beside ovens.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups on floor in front of stand up cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall vent beside ovens.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and beside closet in kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Kitchen Utensils stored handle down on storage rack beside cooks line.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar handsink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by storage rack, brooms and clock is being stored in sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring scoop with handle in the granola.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 6 pan cracked. Stored on storage rack beside cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Tray of sausage biscuits being cooled in pan covered by saran wrap. product at 51 degrees at time of inspection. Still within 6 hour time frame. Corrected On Site. Unwrapped pan and placed in freezer. Sausage biscuits at 42 degrees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind dishmachine and 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Portion cup in walnuts on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Both microwaves in kitchen soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On cambros on storage rack beside cooks line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. In bottom of stand up cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Yogurt on cooks line not dated.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Under handsink in kitchen.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer water at 0ppm at time of inspection.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
9/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical - False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
9/12/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(near 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.(breakfast buffet)
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in deli style cooler exposed to drainage from the leaking cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash between glove change)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of quats in 3 comsink in bar area)
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(reusing yogurt containers)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.( approximately 200ppm of cl2 in dish machine )
  • Critical. Violation: 48-12-2 No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(sour cream, cheese, soup)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cut watermelon on top of deli style cooler at 46 degees f, moved inside cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(granola and pesto sauce) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.(bar area)
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.(purses, coats, aprons on rack with food products)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spray bottles next to food on storage shelf)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.( approximately 200ppm of cl2 in dish machine )
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
8/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic portion cup stored inside container of bleu cheese
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm Corrected On Site. 50ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. case of take out containers stored directly on floor
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. blocked by cases of food storage containers For reporting purposes only.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil measured at 60 degr F Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. case of potatoes on shelf above ready to eat salad greens
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above cream cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon stored in glass of water - temperature measured at 63 degr F
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths measured at 200+ ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food storage area. stainless steel cleaner on shelf above sugar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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