Palm Restaurant, 205 Westshore Plaza Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALM RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 205 Westshore Plaza Dr, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3912630
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 8/9/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Drain area at dish machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented can present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of bulk sugar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line drawer cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pan inside hand sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw fish inside 1 door cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with substance build-up. 1 door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chips on shelf in back area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, cracked tiles on cookline
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • 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
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with rice, on steam table
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-upRIC
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer cooler on line.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of rice on shelf in store room.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips. lexans
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on drawer cooler on line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter at mop sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. edges around floor drain 9n dish room.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. at bar.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 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. icebin -bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.lexans
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. employee bathrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area, batteries dead Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep area Corrected On Site.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk cartons
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cutting board
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. oexan lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. utensils in container
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee restroom
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish room around floor drain
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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