Red Elephant Pizza And Grill, 5231 University Parkway #109, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RED ELEPHANT PIZZA AND GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5231 University Parkway #109, Bradenton, FL 34201
License #: 5105371
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 9/17/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, plates not properly stored. Plates held cold for service stored in reach in freezer at cookline next to open packages of frozen raw chicken tenders. Potential for raw chicken to contaminate plates. Corrected On Site by moving meat to another freezer, replacing with frozen vegetables.
  • Crouton scoop without handle at cookline. Glass bowl used as scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. [Several shelves of lexane pans wet nested on dish room storage shelf.]
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. Expired card for cook.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [2 make tables at cookline and pizza station cooler]
  • Observed build-up of dried dough on power cord wrapoed around dough machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt door edge of reach in freezer where clean plates are stored for service.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Several on cookline]
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint while preparing pizza dough.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer and components, mixer guard and components with clean bowl mounted and prep area recipe pages.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. [Croutons in cracked container.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Dishes hanging or stacked with cleaned and sanitized equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. [Wings label on container of cooked pasta in walk in cooler.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Shredded cheeese held at cookline on ice, not surrounded by ice. Bottom layer at 43degF, yop layer at 58deg F and melting in container. Iced container is approximately 12 inches from grill.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Turkey/ham portions stocked above chill line in make table. Lower level at 42deg, top level at 54degF.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on cookline handsink.
  • Observed single-service take out containers not stored inverted at cookline station upper shelf. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. [Cookline left side make table thermometer broken. Redline scattered through unit. Pizza cooler.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [Upright cookline cooler and right side make table.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on exterior of Cayenne crockpot where sauce is reheating. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on surface area of make tables around hinges, container edges. Potential for debris to fall into food containers of make table.
  • Critical - Observed cookline cutting boards with dark grooves and heavy staining.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [all cookline white boards ]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.[Large pieces of cut celery in cookline hand sink.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. [Cookline handsink leaks from U-joint while in use.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed made up pizza boxes stored on floor by high chairs. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. [Tuna container on cookline with old, worn 12/15 label on container.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Single serve cups and lids in soiled container on cookline shelf where a soiled sanitary glove is also stored.] Corrected On Site by disposing of all exposed and soiled items and cleaning container.
  • Observed very heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on conveyor for pizza oven. Grease and build up is burnt black. No record of scheduled cleaning available.
  • Observed water bottles scattered on the ground outside back door.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. [Guage at final rinse reads approximately 137degF with data sticker noting required 180degF. Booster is on.]
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on bottom shelf along cookline
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic food container on shelf holding clean dishware
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic food container on shelf holding clean dishware
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches under handsink. Observed one dead roach in front of prep cooler. Observed one dead roach on table holding mixer. Observed one dead in back exit hallway and one dead in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on bottom shelf along cookline
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under cookline and observed one live roach under storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for bread crumbs lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at cookline
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-handsink across from pizza station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler holding sandwich meats
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a shelf above food preparation table (holding meat slicer)or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a shelf above food preparation table .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee handle ready to eat vegetables with barehands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave(under prep table) soiled with heavy buildup of encrusted food debris
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed pizza coveyor oven belt encrusted with heavy grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-reach in prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
7/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/7/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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