Mimi's Cafe, 804 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mimi's Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 804 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915498
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Cook line , per manager he is aware of problem for the last few days. Water backed up thru drain on floor. Red Hot Plumbing called today.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Standing water in prep sink/three-compartment sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink , handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Ware wash area and mens room
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At cooks line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates, as the cover plate. Do not use cover plates for customer service.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. When wrapping silverware in napkins, be sure that any exposed surfaces are handles only.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Do not store buckets of sanitizing solution on the counter tops.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label open bags, in the freezers, with the dates they are originally opened.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils on storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing near dish wash room area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg white on cooks line measured 46 degrees fahrenheit. Product moved into working cooler to control temperature.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken/missing wall tiles behind dishmachine.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - under cooking equipments.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing wall tiles by dishmachine.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's (employee) bathroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - inside salad plate chiller.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
10/5/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean metal and clear containers.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - refrigerators in bar area.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food stuck on spoons and tongs.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream and opened deli meat in walk-in cooler not date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of coolers under grill. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of grits, chips, cake mix, etc. not stored in covered / sealed container.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb next to the water heater.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices and icing stored in plastic containers not labeled of it's content. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - milk.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - liquid eggs 50F at coocks line.
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - spoons and spatulas stored above 3-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed water and slime build-up under coolers - cooks line.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans and plastic containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water pooling in refrigerator unit under make-table.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water pooling in refrigerator unit under make-table.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans and plastic containers.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - dishwashing area.
  • 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 : 04/28/2011.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - spoons and spatulas stored above 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - liquid eggs 50F at coocks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed under (95F) running water at 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - milk.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed water and slime build-up under coolers - cooks line.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bulk ice cream stored with raw meat in reach-in-freezer. The lid of the ice cream was touching the raw meat.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave foods (brown sugar) in open bags or boxes, transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep bulk-food-storage bins covered at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Keep employee drinks capped. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in the sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cleathe grease from the exterior surfaces of the deep friers and stoves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Allow clean dishes (aluminum-steam-table pans) to completely air dry before stacking.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet, at the food-prep sink, in the bakery area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Cleathe food debris from the cookline floor. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of sugar needs to be labeled
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloths undercutting boards
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. knife in lemons on server station
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on server line up front
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. air dry better before stacking
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with towels and utensils - Corrected On Site.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. country fried steak in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons in bar areas
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. door on reachin cooler doesn't close tightly
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin on far right of cookline
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. in bar or server areas -on cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons in server area
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Ceiling tile not large enough to cover opening
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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