Nova535, 535 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NOVA535
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 535 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6216392
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot Water shut off at the hand sink in the bar area and cold water nit connected to the sink.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on the sink top beside the ice machine with no protection.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bar area
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance.Ice chute in the ice machine bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in the kitchen area.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of liquor in last bathroom on left beside office.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Forks and spoons stored with handles in all directions. Above dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of liquor in last bathroom on left beside office.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Main dish machine in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
11/28/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bathroom at end of hallway. Mike's bathroom.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored facing open to ceiling.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar area.
  • Critical - Lack of use of heat test kit when using heat as a sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Dishmachine in kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. No thermometers for the kitchen.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Forks in cambros above dishmachine stored handle down.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. 25 pound propane tank under shelf with small popcorn machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Unknown chemical in spray bottle beside gloves.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Under shelf with small popcorn machine. And under glass area in upstairs bar.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. In kitchen.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Under counter beside electrical panel.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under counter beside electrical box.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. All silverware stored in cambro have to touch food contact surface to get out.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at both bar handwash station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink beside dishmachine.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Beside dishmachine.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At sink beside dishmachine.
  • 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
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard under oven leg
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Single service being stored in employee restroom.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Under counter beside electrical panel.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restrooms
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(up stairs bar area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(upstairs bar area)
  • 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.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. basin portion of mopsink broken
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.multple locations: next to dishwashing machine, bar area, restrooms
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. kitchen
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink broken
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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