Mamas Kitchen, 5524 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MAMAS KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5524 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33611-4226
License #: 3911025
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Steaks
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of crushed tomatoes
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, steaks thawing in sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.metal bowl in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Shields broken, kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal catering pans in back room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken /potatoes mix had dirty wet towel on top of it. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **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.numerous items in walkin cooler
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in dry storage area
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.box of sausage
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.cut plastic mayo containers
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 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.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler floor .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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 encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cardboard
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish room area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. metal bowl in rice and flour containers
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans in storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under bacon
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in hash browns.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over celery , walk in cooler ..
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. sanitizer in middle sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in hash brown container in reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over carrots , walkin 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.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
10/19/2010Routine - 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. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin coolers & walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. 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.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn card board used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. "thank you" bags in walkin freezer
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of kidney beans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. out on line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at waffel iron.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in sugar bin.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike in dry storge area.
11/12/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered on counter.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. sausage out on counter.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs over RTE in reachin .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. foods delivery .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cook not using gloves to touch RTE foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. not inverted.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in dry storage area.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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