Nicolette's, 7605 N 56th St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICOLETTE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7605 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617
License #: 3915467
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dish sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Box with onions in front of sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vents rusty, operator will paint them
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under hand sink in kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid broken off
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sinks need pump installed per operator, pump is in the mail on the way and will be installed this weekend.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.in front
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside utensil drawer
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, and mold
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Oil pan.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 3 compartment sink area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked Mac and Cheese and rice hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 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 - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - No soap 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.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.counter in kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.damaged tile by back door
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in freezer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished drywall at kitchen door,by 3 compartment sink
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight fitting ,self closing doors
  • 51-16-1 no plan review submitted /approved and renovations to establishment observed ,exhaust hood installed ,seats added and dishwashing area moved
9/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative Complaint Time Extension
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.line
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile in dishwashing area
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen ,dishwashing area
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. went from nost to seat 15 seats now available This violation must be corrected by : 6/17/12.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. hood installed seats added,dishwashing aa to be moved
6/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.acoustic ceiling tiles over kitchen ,dishwashing area
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. went from nost to seat 15 seats now available This violation must be corrected by : 6/17/12.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.line
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. hood installed seats added,dishwashing aa to be moved
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.fReezer
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. addes 20 seqts andbwalk around access to restroom
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.damaged tile by 3compartment
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. kitchen ,hallways ,dishwashing area
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by 3compartment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen,dish washing area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. drywall damaged by kitchen door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by stove
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed restroom access through a food storage, ware washing, or food preparation area.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. no cove through out kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken and missing tiles in kitchen
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. licensed as a no seat establishment (NOST) but 20 seats and bathrooms are present
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed empanada warmer soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mopsink leaking.
  • Observed leaking pipe at handsink.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/08/09.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at prep sink.
  • 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.
  • Floor tile is damaged by 3/C sink.
  • Observed hole in wall in restroom.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/08/09.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/08;09.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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