Long Bar & Grill, 4701 Normandy Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Long Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4701 Normandy Dr, Tampa, FL 33615
License #: 3911754
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.table top for flat grill
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel to cover pizza dough. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Pretzel water spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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. Operator called for service
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Margarine garlic mix Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Margarine/garlic mix left out all night.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By handsink in servers area hallway to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup in margarine/garlic spread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Bar/ coffee maker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of ridged single-use container. Gallon spice container reused for storage of wing sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom and top pizza belts feeding pizza oven
  • 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. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Waste water from washing machine backing up in 1st compartment of 3 Compartment sink .
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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. Behind bar
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine.
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Breast 49, hamburgers 49 removed from Reach in cooler and placed in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Flour on pizza dough roller/table area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced turkey, not consistent Reach in cooler
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. , floor mixer **Warning**
8/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom pizza oven belt, not being used, flour on table and pizza dough roller machine. **Warning**
  • 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. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lubricant from equipment gears or bearings leaking onto food-contact surface. , floor mixer **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Flour build up on mixer arms , back and head **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook's line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Back bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under prep table/kitchen, back bar area. **Warning**
6/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Feta cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dish room.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar, dishroom.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. behind bar.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. hose behind freezer/handwash sink.
  • 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 .
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed pizza oven belt soiled with food debris
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed reachin racks rusty
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
4/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. end of bar/entrance to kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cover pizza dough. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above pizza make tablle.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. double door reach in.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. under shelf/behind sandwhich make tablle .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. behind bar.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. chipped plates. 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.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishroom
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. used to cover pizza dough. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. behind grill/fryers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind grilll.
5/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. double door reach in.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bulk ingredient bin by mixer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. double door reach in.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. dishroom/walkin door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind grill.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. 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. squeeze bottles.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 100 ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.ledge
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. soaking mops in one compartment of a 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. soda gun cup holder
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. untils hanging in sink by fryer
  • Critical. Observed Maggots in soda gun, soda gun cup in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. by deep fryer
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/9/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.fryer pil
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza
  • Observed residue build-up on stove
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. toilet seat broken in woman's restroom bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. bottle
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding pizza cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. raw beef to bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen equipment
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. dish area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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