Leah's Cafe, 6203 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEAH'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6203 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610
License #: 3912465
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelf under burners
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.behind front counter
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.under fryer
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind burnervunits
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.men's rest room
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef above bell peppers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw beef over raw chicken
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.behind front line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.sandwich board
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets sandwich board
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.behind front line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.behind stove.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.1-10
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.chest freezer front line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw meat above pan of cooked stew walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates at front line
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
8/2/2010Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
6/16/2010Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. service area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar bin at coffee area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.clear plastic containers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front refrigerator and reach-in
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. sugar bin at coffee area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom shelves
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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