Red Mesa, 4912 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RED MESA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4912 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33703-3819
License #: 6213531
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above reach in cooler fry station, pots on dish rack
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer at cooks line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored above steam table
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Items on dish rack
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under cup rack station
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Prep shelves throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In dish room
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Not in place.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Two door up right reach in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dish rack
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reach in cooler cooks line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above fry reach in cooler station
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles cooks line
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Two door up right reach in freezer next to walk in.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on container in clean container area by sink
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Sagging tile above wrapped silverware
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of rust food prep
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dry storage
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Container in storage area burnt and no longer smooth and easy to clean
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. By food prep area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers in hot/cold holding area
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer handle broken and sharp
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids in dry storage
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. And racks in food prep area
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In prep area, 0ppm chlorine bleach
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. In dry storage area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer on prep table shelf near buckets of food
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In dish washing area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. In bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Salad area, microwave
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In vegetable washing area
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. At cook station between reach ins
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(prepped carrots and onions in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(soup at 129 degrees f , reheated to 165) Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Employee training cards expired. (establishment has ann ample supply of employee training hand books)
3/21/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.(chicken out of oven at 161 degrees f, chivken was being used for employees to taste new dish on menu, chicken placed back into oven and rechecked at 171 degrees f ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee training cards expired. (establishment has ann ample supply of employee training hand books)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(scooping ice) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw seafood over produce in upright reach in cooler on cooks line. ) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(peeled onions and carrots in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(in storage room)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
3/20/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Dishes beside prep area being stored facing ceiling.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep area reach in maintaining 41 or below
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At handwash station in middle prep area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Prep area reachin cooler in salad area.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open beverages in prep areas in middle area of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed employee not wash hands between glove changes.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook prepping vegetables with bare hand contact. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to prep at back kitchen hand sinks.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl being used to scoop chips in warmer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. lexan lids and plastic containers chipped and broken in dish area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • 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 chicken being stored vegetables in cooler in middle prep area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cooks station has knives between prep tables.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Condiment bottles in prep cooler not properly labeled.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(tongs hung on oven door handle)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(rolled tortillas filled with chicken covered with plastic wrap while cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(server area)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw salmon over produce in upright reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(peeled onions and carrots in walk in cooler)
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(hands not washed between glove changes)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in chips)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shrimp and fish over produce in reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 300ppm of quats in sanitizer buckets manufacture directions call for 200ppm of quats)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(pasta, butter, cheese in small reach in cooler on cooks line at 49 degees f, moved to working cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(small reach in cooler on cooks line at 49 degees f all phfs moved to working cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(scooping ice)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(drank out of open container then no hand wash before food prep)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(at hose next to salad area)
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(stored on shelving above salad cooler) Corrected On Site.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef, fish on shelf above prepped carrots, cabbage
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of beef [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cubes in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. chef knife Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under dishwashing machine
3/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one slightly dented can - cactus in brine
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed lemons/limes on shelf above bin of prepped onions - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above prepped vegetable [cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of raw produce - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Delfieldfreezer [across from office]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. chef knive stored in between prep sink & wall Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. butane cannisters on shelf above coffee pot, above prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. extension cord wrapped around k-class extinguisher For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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