Mitchell's Fish Market, 204 Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MITCHELL'S FISH MARKET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 204 Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3915898
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
08/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Lobster **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chopped tomatoes and cooked spinach **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In dish wash area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. At oyster bar sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand wash sink pitcher stored in sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For butter sauces **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large party tray lids
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. In salad area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mash potatoes
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing in salad area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken prep next to tuna salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in service bar area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In salad prep area
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clarified butter.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Side prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bread crumbs.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt/water softner
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. cut fruit uncovered on bar in bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on shelf inside walkin cooler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area.
4/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. fruit on top of bar.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On cook line
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. On prep table
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. In dishwash area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. On prep line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils stored in tray w food debris bld up.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 3 cans of tomatoe sauce in dry storage
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dry storage in kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. In front bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. On cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. On prep line
  • Critical - Observed small flies in bar area service bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. In bar area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water HWS in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not consistantly properly date marked. WIC
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. RIC
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions dishwash area.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. holders, front bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant , walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large party tray lids not inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. service bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. not constant in walk in cooler .
6/20/2011Routine - 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. not consistant .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. personal drink, bar area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. in fish walkin cooler.
  • 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 employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. in waite station .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwash area employee handwash sink.
  • Ceiling tile missing. dishwash area.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. under counter on prep line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 4 door cooler on line.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. pitchers of water & tea in dining area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at bar
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. display case doors.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. boards on cook line and prep.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ice machine on left.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. hand press chopper on wall.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. outer surfaces of bulk food containers.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bulk utensil container.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 3 at bar
  • Drain cover not secured in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pitcher inside basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. seafood walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. around floor drain in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. desert cooler
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • 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 ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/5/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. not consistant .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. at bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at oysters bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Ceiling tile missing. in dishwash area.
1/29/2010Routine - 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. not consistant .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. preping peppers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./ holder.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wiping cloth, dishwash area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in waite station area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in conner of bar area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. around mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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