Pf Chang's Bistro, 219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PF CHANG'S BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3915436
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
10/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Wine bottles stored on floor of bar storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large tins on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can plum sauce **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale . **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Serving trays, bar area **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Round plates **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cream **Warning**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp 50° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage cans , dish wash area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, at bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
4/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dry rack by three comp sink.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soda nozzles in servers area.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Slow drain at cooks line and kitchen prep. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under dish machine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Multiple dented oyster sauce cans.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Around can storage, dish machine and bar area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front prep reach in cooler raw chicken 45°, raw shrimp 45°, raw beef 44° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front bar and by stoves used as dump sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area and cooks line.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area and cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By three comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has jagged edges.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units. Reach in coolers front and back
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spray bottle of sauces and oil.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishroom, dispenser not working.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. switched to chemical sanitizer . 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts, cut melon. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. walkin cooler/chicken . Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. out of date.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. at bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by tub.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. small cups not inverted on cooks on.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. not consistant .
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at wait station employee handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of tomatoe.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
  • 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. not consistant in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not constant .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front mens .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. back prep area.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of plum sauce .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dry noodles , cooks line.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.small cups cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • 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. dumplings, reachin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (1) reach in cooler not holding temperature. no foods inside, service called.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks/chipps. ice scoop at ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. cocnut milk.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. open container of milk at bar area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. milk cooler waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. holding water on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cooks line.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/19/2010Routine - 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. not consistant .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over green beans and asparagus , reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. back prep area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. dipperwell not on at ice cream area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives , back prep area.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. drain hose missing. at bar area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storge area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. bamboo shoots.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistant
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. back prep area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. between wall and equipment in noodle prep area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. in noodle prep area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar .
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in in waite station area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. at ice cream prep area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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