Mi Pueblo Cafeteria, 1910 N Lincoln Avenue, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI PUEBLO CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1910 N Lincoln Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3911935
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Back room
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front unit
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Out side next to mop sink and one inside next to dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line coffee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen, storage and at front line hot hold.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back room sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Refrigerator
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook line.
  • 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. Squeeze bottles front and back area.
  • 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. Bucket empty. Replaced bucket and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen/front **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In all coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside refrigerator freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Containers in walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Shrimp. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead rodent present. Old dried up rodent inside glue trap by back door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in sink near cookline. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans inside walkin cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not dated. **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloths under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage and kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before cutting Cuban bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in storage.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs over beef in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Not inverted in storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain pipe not attached.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. prep area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottled drinks. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salads at front counter. re-iced display. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. pork over produce/walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hot box. Corrected On Site. reheated all phf items to proper temperature.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. hanging pots
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth under cuttting board
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mop sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back storage, prep area and outside storage room.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back prep area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reachin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. items stored in basin of sink in back -rep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. fruit flies around hand sink in back prep area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of flour.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment and walls.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic squirt bottles of oil and viniger.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen - machine jammed
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. front line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. open beverage on top of ice bin
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. bread crumb container
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. front line
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar container in cabinet on front line
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. prep Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. prep area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. storage
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips. food container lids.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. reachin coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag and box of onions in storage.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. lids in basincook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front line. Corrected On Site.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back sink
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook on line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets of reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over pork. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces. Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cutting board
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reach in
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front & back
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cook line
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. styrofoam containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. next to mop sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utensils in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back prep area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reach in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler front.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. front
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. missing front hood.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 4 door reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. refrigerators
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices on wall. between wall and pipe.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back sink Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back room prep.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 04/22/10.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw pork over produce
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk container with beef inside walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reach in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. metal deflector
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic jugs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cook line sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end caps missing
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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