Mr Empanada, 10023 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mr Empanada
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10023 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3915824
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's restroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door being held together by tape
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Sandwich reach in cooler
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage area and walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By drive thru window
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cuban sandwiches
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Mens
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler, dry storage
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Mens
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cooler, back dish area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Cuban sandwich
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drive thru **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. **Warning**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(by drivethru window)
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(by drivethru window)
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.(women) Repeat Violation.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(by drivethru window)
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.(women) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(by drivethru window)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/12.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in and reach in cooler)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. womens
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.stored next to handsink
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. next to handwashing sink subject to splash
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. womens
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens restroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. drive thru
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. next to handsink subject to splash
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • 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
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. takeout containers stored food side up
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by container of cups, lids and straws
  • Light not functioning. 2 out in hood
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by napkins under front counter
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washing hands in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup next to microwave
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. ladies room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.chemical spray bottles on shelf over bottle of sauce, unlabeled bottle hanging over 3 compartment sink.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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