Nebraska Cafeteria, 905 E 20 Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NEBRASKA CAFETERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 905 E 20 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
License #: 3911007
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 1/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup sitting on table next to breakfast foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In chest freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook in back room cutting onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
  • 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. Ham in reach-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous items in walkin and reachin coolers.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store raw meat in. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 50° fish 56° ham 56° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in back room by 3 compartment sink
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler
  • 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.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reachin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.beans
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, pork, beans, etc. in white reach-in cooler measured 47 - 50 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. White reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employees washing utensils in 2-compartment sink and 3-compartment sink but not sanitizing any utensils.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. White reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employees washing utensils in 2-compartment sink and 3-compartment sink but not sanitizing any utensils.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front service area hot holding unit not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or above 135 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, pork, beans, etc. in white reach-in cooler measured 47 - 50 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Yuca in hot holding unit measured 102 degrees fahrenheit and cooked pork in the same unit measured 122 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 30 dozen eggs stored in the walk-in cooler maintaining temperature of 67 degrees fahrenheit. See stop sale notice.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dish room area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by storage room
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. reachin freezer - plastic thank you bags.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts, ham, salami, cheese
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, sauces, etc
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet with hose attached by back door
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. chicken and pork by 3-compartment sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, soups etc.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. by back door
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 14-51-1 OBSERVED NONFOOD GRADE CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE
  • 05-09-1 NO CONSPICUOUS LOCATED THEMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT
  • 30-02-1 VACUUM BREAKERS MISSING AT HOSE BIBB
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 9-15-10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler and walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. large white bowl
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet by back door
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.rusty wire shelves i n walk in cooler
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.i nside rear door
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.by rear door
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.hood filters
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.by freezer
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.inside rear door with hose attatched.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed iNside rear screeN door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.exhaust in kitchen next to hood has dust buildup
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.bottle of b12 above prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.old equipment in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.power strip plugged into extension cord for freezer
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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