Mamas Greek Cuisine, 735 Dodecanese Blvd40&41, Tarpon Spgs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MAMAS GREEK CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 735 Dodecanese Blvd40&41, Tarpon Spgs, FL 34689
License #: 6214120
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 2/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of various food
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reach in coolers
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
2/26/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of various food
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reach in coolers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Seafood
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Lettuce, seafood
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranging from 44-47F
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47F, cookline cooler
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51F, cookline cooler
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F, cookline 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.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. In walk in cooler, meat/pasta
2/25/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Salad prep reach in cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline across from fryers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Across from fryers
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Bucket near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board, cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container, coffee area
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Mgr
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups, drink area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread near dishmachine
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Salad prep cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. End of cookline
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from grill
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various food in tall reach in cooler, cookline
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in drink area
11/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in drink area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle; cookline
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter, 49f, prep table Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over hummus in reach in cooler next to display cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lettuce in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. various foods in reach in cooler across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near dishmachine bleach
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives, behind three compartment sink at bar
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat and pasta in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut watermelon in display reach in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. bucket
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter; cookline
9/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions across from dishmachine
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer next to microwave
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to microwave
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk next to tea maker
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler next to fryers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. throughout kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tings hanging on oven handle
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. hot holding on cook line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups in bar
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. blocked with towels
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. fish in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor walk in freezer , storage room- storage rack on order
3/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler near dishwashing area
  • No copy of latest inspection report. missing pages
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of microwaves, cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered cooling foods in walk in cooler ; foods cooled on counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor walk in freezer , storage room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. approximately 25 dry rodent droppings in storage room
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...prep area
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by handsink on cook's line
1/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...salad cooler near rear
  • Observed gaskets with foods buildup --reachin cooler on cook's line
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...prep sink faucet opposite dishmachine --doesn't turn off completely
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under broiler table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by handsink on cook's line
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Tongs hung on oven door handle...cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...cook's line.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...200ppm..cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---under microwaves on cook's line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--along window sill by hotline.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...handsink by dishmachine--cold water not working.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...by mopsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...3bay sink area by dishmachine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind prep table to left of fryers.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...chicken stored above RTE food in 2door silver cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...cook's line.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored...tongs hanging on oven door handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...by salads cooler.
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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