Old Northeast Tavern, 201 7 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OLD NORTHEAST TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 201 7 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
License #: 6216075
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.reach in cooler with sliding glass door near warewashing.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Reach in cooler and freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.Food container shelves at the server side of the cook line window below the food preparation surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Throughout
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw comminuted beef stored in the same container with cooked ham,turkey chicken in the 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.Stuffed mushrooms in the reach in cooler.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives on cook line under sandwich press on counter top. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Observed clean stainless food containers on bottom shelf of prep table and covered with old foodparticles **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door to outside area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Build up of grease around the grease trap area near the triple sinks. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.Raw chicken **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Soda dispenser ice dispenser **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food.Chicken over produce in reach in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Under the triple sinks in the bar area. **Warning**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler gaskets at the pizza area of the cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.convection oven area on the cook line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Water pooling in the reach in cooler on the cook line at the flat top area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Clean utensil storage shelf under the cook line.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.bread slices in the reach in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Pizza area
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.Kitchen cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Unisex in the bar area.
  • Basic - Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in contact with ice or water.Reach in cooler at cook line packaged tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cook line reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.warewashing area.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area and in storage closet beside bar.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach ins in kitchen
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Doors to kitchen have holes in it.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In coleslaw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In all restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Salmon in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At bar area
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean dishes stored in soiled container.
  • Critical - Frozen chicken thawing in sink.
  • Critical - Garlic in oil 80 degrees on counter-moved to freezer to cool drop to 43 by end of inspection.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler by hand sink soiled inside.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler true upright soiled.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons stored handle down on cooks line.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In beer cooler with palm tap.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. In stand up freezer beside handsink.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Light build up on inside plastic.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Beside grease trap in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Trays for dishmachine soiled with black mold like substance.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind pizza oven.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area beside kegs.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind bar coolers in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In corner of cooks line under oven.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. In storage in back pool room area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. At bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, chicken and shrimp above 41 degrees at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw scallops stored over smoked salmon and cheese in side cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar handwash sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. no thermometers in reach ins
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easilycleanable. duct tape on handle of true stand up cooler
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. inside of dishmachine doors
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of pizza oven
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and dust
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic lids need to be stored inverted located on top of freezer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanatizer bottled not properly labeled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, dust and food debris throughout kitchen
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(old torn tinfoil used as shelf cover on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.(small flies in dish area)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives under sandwich press on cooks line)
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.(in bottom of white cooler)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles on cooks line)
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken breast left at room temperature to cool) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(cheese, salads)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • 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.(k class on floor)
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.(raw beef and packaged soups in the same container in the reach in cooler)
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken breast coverd during cooling process) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to wash produce)
  • 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.(from clean to dirty dishes with no hand wash or glove change)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.(stores in a dirty container)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.(fans)
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of cl2 in sanitizer bucket)
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions [outside walk in cooler]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Nonfood-contact surface exposed to splash/spillage not smooth and easily cleanable. foil covering lower shelf of prep table [cook's line]
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. water temp measured at 99 degr F - information panel on machine states 120 minimum temp recommended
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. [bar]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. condiment bottle nozzles
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exhaust fan
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. [bar]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. partial sleeve of plastic portion cups on floor under bulk flour bin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. one egg with cracked shell Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above container of prepped vegetables
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. placing lemon & lime wedges in beverages Corrected On Site. gloves provided & promptly put into use
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. bundle of bar mops in handwash sink [bar area] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. coffee filters under prep table
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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