Manny's Latin Buffet, 4235 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Manny's Latin Buffet
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4235 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-1946
License #: 3906989
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By restroom and utensil room **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish room **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Storage
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Disable area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bowls
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Main kitchen. Ceiling tile sagging in 3 compartment sink area
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large pots
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler in main kitchen
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Homer bucket and Loews. Buckets
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 3 comp sink area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 3 comp sink area
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. iced tea
  • Observed hole in wall. storage and hallway
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by can goods.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer .
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. beans on ground by door.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over RTE.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tilenot tight fitting, dishwasher area
  • Drain cover(s) missing. cookline main kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish
  • Observed hole in ceiling. main kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall.storage , hallway
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. main kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. main kitchen
  • Observed ceiling tile installed incorrectly dish area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ice
  • Observed hole in wall. storage, hallway
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in main kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. bug spray on top of icemaker
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. main kitchen
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile loose, dish area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. main kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. main kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish area
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. main kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall. throughout storage areas
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old rodent droppings found.
3/22/2011Routine - 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.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storage
  • Observed hole in ceiling. kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. fan in restroom
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. dry storage area
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. space under back door
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. droppings, dirt, grease, food debris along edges.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. restroom
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in dry storage
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. lids to round containers stored food side up
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. case of hot cups on floor
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. soap, gloves blocking handsink in storage area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restroom
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. dry storage area
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. space under back door
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. droppings, dirt, grease, food debris along edges.
  • Light not functioning. restroom
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. chafing fuel on top bottles of bloody mary mix
5/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by dishwashing area /preparation area door
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.storage
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.preparation kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area
  • Critical. Violation: 50-07-1 Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. should be CATERING LICENSE and not a NO SEAT FOOD SERVICE , no point of sales or walk up business
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.turkey at 47 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer,preparation storage
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.freezer ,walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.dishwashing area ,preparation area
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3compartment
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.foam plates not covered
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside ware house hose
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.preparation area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dishwashing area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by dishwashing area /preparation area door
  • Observed hole in wall.storage
  • Observed hole in ceiling.preparation kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purses on preparation table
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. should be CATERING LICENSE and not a NO SEAT FOOD SERVICE , no point of sales or walk up business
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/15/10.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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