Monserrate Restaurant Bar, 2311 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Monserrate Restaurant Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2311 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
License #: 3910762
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.(front area near ice machine)
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.(cook)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(upright reach in cooler gaskets in front area)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Unpackaged frozen chicken, and other raw meats. )
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(door on cooks line)
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.(from handwash sink in kitchen area)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(chopped lettuce, 56°f, cut tomatoes, 50°f, sour cream 46°f, salsa (fresh) 50°f all in front area salad bar, cooked plantains, cheese, pulled pork all at 51°f in 6 door reach in cooler, moved to working cooler) **Repeat Violation**(at callback milk 50°f, cooked plantains 50°f, pork 50°f, cheese 50°f all in 6 door upright reach in cooler)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside hose bibs)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(in non working coolers used as storage in front area)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(front area hand wash sink)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (6 door reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.(cards not completed)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
11/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.(front area near ice machine)
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.(cook)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(upright reach in cooler gaskets in front area)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(scoop in front area)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Unpackaged frozen chicken, and other raw meats. )
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(door on cooks line)
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.(from handwash sink in kitchen area)
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Hand wash sink in kitchen)
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(cooked rice at 45°f cooked yesterday)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Server)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(chopped lettuce, 56°f, cut tomatoes, 50°f, sour cream 46°f, salsa (fresh) 50°f all in front area salad bar, cooked plantains, cheese, pulled pork all at 51°f in 6 door reach in cooler, moved to working cooler) **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(cooked yucca, sausage, cooked plantains all in steam table in front area at 86°f-118°f)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ham, cheese, and raw potatoes in 8 door reach in cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.(raw chicken and beef in same container in upright reach in cooler next to cooks line)
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.(cooked rice not cooled from 135°f-41°f within 6 hours. Rice cooked yesterday)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside hose bibs)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(in non working coolers used as storage in front area)
  • 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 - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(front area hand wash sink)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (6 door reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.(cards not completed)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.side of stove
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.salad bar/ steam table
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.rear hand sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.missing tiles on wall in kitchen and at baseboards **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice at 43°, moved to cooler holding 38° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.west end of building **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.k class on floor in kitchen in corner not rasily accessible
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dirty knives in storage rack
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in large reach in coolers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.on dirt/grass
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.west side of building
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.rear sink dish area
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.by microwave
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by ice machine in old drive up window
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.single glass door cooler
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.reach in cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.south side of building
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens room
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 1 Enter Violation Text Here.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. (A) a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method and Clostridium botulinum is identified as a microbiological hazard in the final packaged form shall ensure that there are at least two barriers in place to control the growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum.
  • Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • 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. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
8/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.sugar
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.sugar
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.missing tile on handsink counter Repeat Violation.
  • 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 soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filter
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. grill table,shelves in line area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.service ally,line
  • Ceiling tile missing. vent cover missing in service ally
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.cooks line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs in reach-in
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. sugar in used garlic container
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. handsink counter Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters,fryer baskets
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.wd-40 on preparation table w/ food
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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