Latitudes, 5108 Eisenhower Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Latitudes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5108 Eisenhower Blvd, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3911969
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves in dry storage room
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bulk grill/fryer oil.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of steamer next to slicer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 3 Compartment sink/dish machine area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both Handwash sinks behind bar.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Sliding door Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wing sauce made with real butter at 72°
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Snack mix container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler, cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dish machine.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Glass door reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. under prep tablle.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. behind bar.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles/cook's line
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cuttingboard .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/torn, reach in cooler, right side cook's line/torn.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corrective action taken: adjusted thermostat, iced down product , called maintenane for any repairs. Rechecked temperatures; dropped to 41 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles/ speed pour bottle.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked onions and mushrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sliding door reach in
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. bagels.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/cook's line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/outside door.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. double door reach in.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. bagels, muffins, danish. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (A) A food specified in Paragraph 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds either of the temperature and time combinations specified in Paragraph 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in Paragraph 3-501.17(A).
  • Critical - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. (B) Except as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section, cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to equipment for which the placement of a temperature measuring device is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the food because of the design, type, and use of the equipment, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated food transport containers, and salad bars. (D) Temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Food temperature measuring device and water temperature measuring device on warewashing machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the intended range of use.
  • Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. both sinks at bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sinks.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bulk oil.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil containers Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. on plastic mesh with cloth underneath
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. paper goods in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking taps at bar area
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handsink by 3 compartment sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dry storage area
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. breakfast menu Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding 4 door equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 3 door
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.muffins
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3 door
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cooks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. towels
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 3 door reach in
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3 door reach in
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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