Miguel's Mexican Seafood, 3035 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Miguel's Mexican Seafood
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3035 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609-3136
License #: 3910185
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish wash area.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. On cooksline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning containers on shelf near chip fryers.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans and chicken broth. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken broth and cooked refried beans.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On cooksline.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside bar area.
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. One floor tile missing and holding water at front cooks line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In inside bar area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of peeled tomatoes
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, taco shells in back employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar employee hand wash sink
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Storage area
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Near fryers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on yellow rice steamer.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bar outside area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook chicken and cooked beef in walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw beef. On cooks line in rich in cooler drawers under stove.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Foods in walk in cooler placed in walk in cooler right after cooking
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pots on and in hand sink on cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler **Warning**
6/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk flour and bread crumbs. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean lids **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units on both cook lines and wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen, bar and dish room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Door to outside patio and back door at back side prep room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with food debris build up on the surfaces. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line, inside reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 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. Called ecolab **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both bars and dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both bars and dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No hand sign at hand sink on front line.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Carbonator backflow device not installed and no air gap is present. On mop sink and other hose in bldg.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cup with no handle in flour bin.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Towel underneath cutting board in front kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Grease build up. front kitchen.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Near dish machine and on prep table in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Outside ice bin.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Front prep area.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. FROM Walkin cooler BACK to prep vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Back kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxes walkin freeze.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep food on cooksline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in outside dumpster
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Purse near back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cooksline.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in back outside soda area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On storage rack in kitchen
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives in between wall and prep table.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen area and prep tables.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Prep area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Prep area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Reachin freezer (scallops). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Toco station has food in sink
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. In bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. 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. Walkin cooler
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at wait station employee handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. / holders , bar area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line .
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of jalapenos.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions , prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in lemon juice container . walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. box of beef, out on counter .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can red peppers.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bags of rice and beans.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in chicken area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. and dishwash area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused equipment , back area.
9/14/2010Routine - 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. in reachin cooler at waite station area.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. beef , out on counter.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. container of rice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. at prep area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. between equipment .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. in waite station area.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
  • 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 clean equipment stored on floor. clean cutting boards on floor dishwash area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.
3/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of jalapenos .
  • 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. chicken thawning in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over parsley in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on cooks line.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of pizza sauce.
  • 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. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over dressings in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used as scoop.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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