Pete & Shorty's, 7402 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PETE & SHORTY'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7402 49 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6216374
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flor bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook line
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Approx 3 fruit flies Near sacks of potatoes, onions Corrective action taken: items to be removed, washed, prepped and stored in sanitary bins
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Pump soap dispenser on shelf above flavored syrup **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 inside the ice bin. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer near ice machine
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Cook line
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Refrig drawers, cook line
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic spoons, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink area
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Approx 3 fruit flies , dry storeroom, in vicinity of potatoes Corrective action taken: items removed from shelf , floor under shelving unit cleaned
  • High Priority - One slightly Dented cans present. Pasado brand habichuelas
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tray of wings cooling on rack 50 min, 89°, corrective action taken: placed into walk in cooler , , recheck 15 minutes, 75°, **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Racks
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under equipments.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw beef - **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt nd pepper in dry storage
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Holding open a door
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cook line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. By coffee machine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above dishwasher
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Soda bag in box stored under hand wash sink by coffee machine
  • Basic - In-use ice cream scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rinse water not clean. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In dish room
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee drank then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both hoses no back flow devices since original sink back flow device broken
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored next to ready-to-eat food. Fish behind ready to eat cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. By food (ketchup and salt) in dry storage area
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. On cook line
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. By coffee machine and server area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area blocked by dishes
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In chemical storage area
12/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.( behind wait station handwash sink)
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( steam table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( prep area)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[reachin freezer]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.{10 PPM OF CHLORINE}
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[cart with flour,etc stored next to kitchen handwash]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[stereo stored on top of handwash sink] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • 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.[flour]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cracker meal]
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.[handling both raw and ready-to-eat food without changing gloves] Corrected On Site.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bar hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Kitchen handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No quartenary test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / waitress station storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bar hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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 reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice cream residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate bar warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice cream residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed broken dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on grill line floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of bar / kitchen reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/10/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed flou residue build-up on grill line storage rack.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.[not visible,in wait staff area]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WALKIN COOLER]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs stored on oven handle ]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[bar area]
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[knives between prep table and reachin ]
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.{Y CONNECTION }
  • Light not functioning.[WIF]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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