La Tropicana Rest, 1822 7 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA TROPICANA REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1822 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3808
License #: 3902609
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Hole by three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bread cutting board deep grove **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door handles **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter **Warning** On 10/3/14- spoons
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. **Warning**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Hole by three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bread cutting board deep grove **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 by walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door handles **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs put in freezer reached 45°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Crab cakes reached 140°f, potato balls reached 133°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing pitcher **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. THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: October 2, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. In kitchen corner near sink and stove top.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Serve cutting Cuban bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In kitchen corner near sink and stove top, with hose attached.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Deviled crabs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair 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 - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. server area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. black beans Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind steamtable
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. needs date
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.label bulk containers rice beans etc
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans stacked wet
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters
  • Observed hole in ceiling.above office
6/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.i n kitchen by 2 compsrtment sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile by floor drain in rear area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.front line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found one palmetto bug observed in mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind ice maChine
  • Observed wall in disrepair.above office
9/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.faucet with 2 compartment sink in kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in dining room..
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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