Mariscos El Pulpo, 4651 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARISCOS EL PULPO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4651 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6215639
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/14/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom of dining room cabinet.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on spice storage shelf located on kitchen wall.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Storeroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Storeroom handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelf.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed missing trash can lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - 2012 DBPR Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed styrofoam cups on top of storeroom refrigerator stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of excess ice build up.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at mopsink hose bibb.
  • Critical. Storeroom handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Storeroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of sugar exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn contact paper as shelf cover.
  • Observed mop/service sink not accessible.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Storeroom handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.[Talapia for ceviche] Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 3/30/2010.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Areas that previously required the posting of a smoking sign have not posted a smoking not permitted sign.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.{INVOICES NOT PROVIDED FOR SEAFOOD }
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[plastic single-serve utensils ]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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