P J Dolan's Irish Pub, 2836 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: P J Dolan's Irish Pub
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2836 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3911144
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On equipment
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Glassware in kitchen
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in section of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Drill holes in tile walls in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer in back prep broken handle **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Side walls to walk in cooler with exposed fiberglass insulation stored in kitchen where food is being prepared to serve to custamers
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottles over clean ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. From walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In walk in cooler and at bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cold prep station on service line
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer rusty
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In bar
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Hot line vent missing catch bucket
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Back reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Service station
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Air curtain ripped
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. From inside walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in front of dish machine
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk dry goods
5/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Wedged in between oven door
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer by dish pit handle broken and rusty surface
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Knife on rack with broken tip
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Air courtin
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Too low **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sanatizer over clean water pitchers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under counter top at cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Old labels on cleaned containers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact cover.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in at cook line.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in at cook line.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under counter top at cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored on food preparation surface.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outside.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 - 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. Milk and ham.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Herbs and spices.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Freezer.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
  • 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. Ham in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Potato cutter. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Light not functioning.(dish washing area)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(reach in cooler lid - cook station)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (Shelves under cook station)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.(kitchen counter top)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(inside walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(salt)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed pans in poor condition.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(outside)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.(kitchen) For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(entrance to bar area)
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(cut fruits)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer)
9/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Clean silverwares not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 9/12/11.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty/grease ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(dish washing area)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(flour)
  • Observed leaking spray head at plumbing fixture.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(server's station)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knives - cook line)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.(missing tiles - dish washing area)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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