La Pollera Colorada Iii, 2315 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LA POLLERA COLORADA III
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2315 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3912253
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/1/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 02-16-1 Observed molluscan shellfish removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-17-1 Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. storage bags
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. storage shelves painted surface peeling
  • Violation: 15-37-1 Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.gap on screen door
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.dining room
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.missing end caps
5/1/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walk-in 59,line refrigerator 52,front service reach-in 53 This violation must be corrected by : 5/1/12.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. whole chicken at 88 degrees on steamtable
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.walk-in
  • Critical - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk-in ,line refrigerator ,and one front service reach-in all down the only cooler working is a drink reach-in in the service area This violation must be corrected by : 5/1/12.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.missing end caps
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. storage shelves painted surface peeling
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage shelves
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.dining room
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. no sanitizer
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3compartment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cook line
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed molluscan shellfish removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. storage bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55 degrees french dressings ,55 degrees cooked ground beef, 50 degrees 1 case butter packets, 53 degrees 2 lbs of block butter,58 degrees 50 lbs of whole raw chicken ,57 degrees 10 qt whipping cream,58 degrees onion sauce,59 degrees cooked beans, 55 1/2 gallon milk, 55 degrees 1/2 gallon onion and pepper sauces ,55 degrees 1 gal of tarter sauce ALL FROM THE WALK-IN //// 49 degrees 2 dz eggs,49 3 lbs pork, 51 degrees 1/2 lb beef,51 degrees 1/2 lb chicken ,49 degrees 1/2 lb ham ALL FROM LINE REACH-IN COOLERS /REFRIGERATOR //// 51 degrees 2 pans of flan in FRONT SERVICE REACH-IN This violation must be corrected by : 5/1/12.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk and butter in walk-in
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in water from condensation dripping into food
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.walk-in cooler ,cooks line
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.gap on screen door
  • Plumbing improperly installed. mopsink drainage pipe removed from grease trap
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 55 degrees from walk-in
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/30/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Floor-mounted nonfood-contact equipment is not easily movable and is not sealed to the floor or elevated to provide clearance between the equipment and the floor of at least 6 inches.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wood shelves painted surface worn
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged in dining room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair chest freezer lid
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile in storage
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.kitchen
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.by backdoor
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by backdoor
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged in dining room
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. no end caps cooks line lights
1/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile in storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. no end caps cooks line lights
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged in dining room
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.service area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair chest freezer lid
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.walk-in
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread crumbs
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by backdoor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by backdoor
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. cooks line
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken ,soups in walk-in
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.service area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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. cooked rice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over veggies in walk-in
  • 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 hair restraint.
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.walk-in ,reach-in
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile in storage
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished wall in service area
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.service area
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice scoop
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.walk-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.mopsink
  • Plumbing improperly installed.mopsink not hooked to drain
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/5/10.
  • 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 : 10/5/10.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Sugar container is not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef food stored over produce in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed debris in the interior of microwave.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Observed sleeve of styrofoam cups on storeroom floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed glass cleanser stored above chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over produce in WICOOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of styrofoam cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed knife blades stored in crevices between wall ans sink.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Mopsink must be repaired to operate properly.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in rear of building.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed glass cleanser stored by food prep. Corrected On Site.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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