Louis Pappas Market Cafe, 7877 Gunn Hwy #106, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOUIS PAPPAS MARKET CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7877 Gunn Hwy #106, Tampa, FL 33626
License #: 3912983
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
09/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drawers under cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Syrofoam cups **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live adult and about 6 small babies roaches in kitchen by salad cooler and wood cabinet **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ice buckets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by dish room and ladies bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Back prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/reach door shelves.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at salad make table cold holding unit. Corrective action taken removed shrimp from cold hold unit and placed in ice at chopped salad make table.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 46 ° F, and hummus 46 ° F, stove top refrigerator/cold holding unit, corrective action taken, iced down items.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Philly steak meat stored over portioned cooked pasta, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ice buckets, dishroom . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men' s restroom.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Gyro meat in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Gyro meat. **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee used food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large catering trays and lids.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dish room behind talle.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 47°, salad make table, corrective action taken, removed all tcs foods and placed in Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wedges 47° salad make table, corrective action taken, removed all tcs foods and placed in Reach in cooler.
  • 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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 46°, hummus 47°, salad make table, chicken salad 48° cook's line, corrective action taken, removed all tcs foods and placed in Reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Stock/soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dishroom.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Next to mop sink/drain.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup in grated cheese, cook's line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook's line Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large catering trays. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook's line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler salad prep.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gyro meat/ flat top grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Busing cart.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.chicken stock/walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in coolers.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. platter lids not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gyro meat. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. next to ice machiine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup ofblack mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. hanging at back prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken half wrapped in plastic wrap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. refrigerator on top of saute station, corrective action taken, removed all phf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken breast, corrective action taken, reheated chicken breast to proper temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. portioned dressings/front counter.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by ice machiine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. opened beverage/can on walkin shelf.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler /cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. men's restroom .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in across from oven.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. microwave oven.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. glass door reach in.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 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. bulk sugar bin.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. lids/large platters
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. double door freezer
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut bread Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sqeeze bottles
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. hotel pans/wet nesting.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by ice machiine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. parmesan cheese/souffle cup.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4 door reach in/ salad reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
4/8/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. spread samples on front counter.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. chipped, broken lexan pans and lids.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. tomato slicer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. under soda dispensing nozzles and ice chute.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of solo lids
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in dishwasher area.
  • Light not functioning. ladies restroom
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored over utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on service cart
  • Critical. Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding salad cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachins
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemon
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding 2 door salad cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 2 door reachin
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons at drink bar
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reachin
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish, cook
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad cooler. phf's iced down
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over gyro meat
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cleaning knives
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. bleach
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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