Niagara Tap, 11950 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NIAGARA TAP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11950 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778
License #: 6213678
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Gas range burners
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Relocated to hook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Tabletop pizza oven
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler, dry storeroom
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Glasses containing forks, spoons , cook line Inverted to proper position during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Dry storeroom
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gas range burners
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.(fryer oil)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.(both garbage dumpster and grease dumpster)
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.(on cooks line)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(mushrooms and peppers from a can at approximately 44°f-46°f) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.(raw hamburger stored on top of untapped kegs in walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. (One employee who started in the beginning on September)
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.(wall mounted slicer )
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.condensation and soil in keg coolers
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.deli cooler iced up not maintaining time temperatures foods at 41? or below
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over prep table
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at bar
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.50? cooked mushrooms, 46? cooked peppers, 46? cut tomato in top of deli cooler. Unit iced up **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. spaulas stored on pan with grase build up on grill area
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs quatenary test strips
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kItchen area near microwave oven
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walk in cooler
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated rust. in walk in cooler
  • 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. not washing hands when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Observed gaskets with old food build-up.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on outside hose bib near kitchen back door
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated mold.in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers in storage area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - observed employee training expired 3/11
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated mold in walk in cooler
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walk in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. bar area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry foid build up
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. in kitchen area to a fan
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. hole in bottom portion of wall near ice machine
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. needs to be zero to two twenty degrees
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs to have quatenary test strips
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese in walk in cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. located near office
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.expired 9/09
11/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in chili
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. in deli style cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. in kitchen area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee habd sink in bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical spray bottle on mop sink
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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