Open Cafe, 3222 N 34 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OPEN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3222 N 34 St, Tampa, FL 33605
License #: 3917154
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 6/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Coffee in filters **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Used bleach as a sanitizer until they can replace quaternany **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door on cooks line
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Numerous food items
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over RTE foods in reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over flour mix on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.prep area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep kitchen and sink near cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of ice
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-use gloves left on a food-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.prep area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing ham
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-12.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-12.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-9-12.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. office area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Proof of employee training.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep kitchen
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of ice in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. can of Lysol Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistent
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar Corrected On Site.
6/13/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review summited. Install the 2 hand sinks per plans.
  • Critical - No proof of certified food manager.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
  • Critical - Operating without a license-$21 due.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No proof of certified food manager.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
  • Critical - Operating without a license.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Food not properly labeled-flour.
  • Critical - No datemarking on prepared foods.
  • Critical - No hand washing sign posted at hand sink.
  • No mop sink installed.
  • No plan review summitted.
  • Critical - No proof of certified food manager.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
  • Critical - Observed soiled can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soiled mircowave.
  • Critical - Open beverage container on prep table.COS
  • Critical - Operating with out a license.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing bucket.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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